The North Face Names Tim Hamilton As Head Of Global Creative
Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience in design and large-scale collaborations, and has built a reputation in the industry for technical craftsmanship and modern minimalism.
Chaco Partners With Cabin-Time
The most recent Cabin-Time residency, CT8, took place in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where featured artists each designed their own pair of sandals through Chaco’s custom sandal program.
L.L.Bean, Ugg Adopt Vibram Arctic Grip For Fall 2017
For its second season, seven new partners will incorporate Vibram Arctic Grip in more than 20 styles, including three from L.L. Bean and more than ten styles from Ugg.
Seventh Annual Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program Launches
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of Foot Locker, Inc., will award $20,000 college scholarships to 20 student athletes as part of its 2017-2018 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program.
Louisville Re-evaluating Adidas Deal
The University of Louisville is re-evaluating its sponsorship agreement with Adidas following news of the FBI’s investigation over corruption and collusion with sneaker companies.
Reef X Surfer Magazine Collaboration Hitting Newsstands
Reef partnered with the iconic Surfer magazine to create a collection of magazine cover inspired sandals and t-shirts.
Foot Locker Partners With Fred Jordan Mission
Foot Locker Inc. will again partner with Fred Jordan Mission to distribute nearly 5,000 pairs of brand new athletic shoes to underprivileged children in the Los Angeles area.
Anta Becomes Beijing Olympics Sponsor
Anta signed on as the Official Partner of Sports Apparel for the Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (Beijing 2022).
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show In Denver Open For Registration
The first Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver, January 25-28, 2018 at the Colorado Convention Center, officially opened for registration and the exhibitor list is available.
Report: Finish Line In Merger Negotiations With Sports Direct
The Finish Line is in “direct negotiations to buy Finish Line, and an acquisition could be announced in the coming weeks,” according to a report from the New York Post.
Golf Rounds Played Increase Slightly In August
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played increased 0.8 percent in August. The biggest regional gains were seen in West North Central, up 7.8 percent; South Central, 4.8 percent; and East North Central, 3.0 percent.
Wolverine World Wide Divests Department Of Defense Contract Footwear Business
Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced the sale of assets associated with its United States Department of Defense (DoD) contract business and the transfer of outstanding DoD contracts to Original Footwear. Wolverine will retain the Bates brand.
Russell Throws In The Towel On Uniforms
Kevin Reber, VP of sales, Russell Athletic, said in a letter to team dealers, “We are proud of our heritage, but to build lasting relationships with a new generation of athletes, we will need to focus our efforts and play to our strengths.”
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 25
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Accell Exec To Oversee REI Private Label Development
Chris Speyer, CEO of Accell North America, will join REI as VP of private brands, effective October 30.
