Vibram’s Sole Factor Raises $12,000 For Big City Mountaineers
Vibram said it raised $12,000 via its Sole Factor Program and subsequent summer/fall REI Tour for partner, Big City Mountaineers (BCM).
Under Armour Signs Syrian Swimmer
Under Armour added 19-year old Syrian freestyle and butterfly swimmer Yusra Mardini to its team of international athletes.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 16
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
NOAA Winter Forecast: Cooler, Wetter North And Warmer, Drier South
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released the U.S. Winter Outlook, with La Nina potentially emerging for the second year in a row as the biggest wildcard in how this year’s winter will shape up. La Nina has a 55- to 65-percent chance of developing before winter sets in.
Adidas, Patagonia Achieve Fair Labor Reaccreditation
The programs at Adidas and Patagonia, both long-time Fair Labor Association (FLA) members, were reaccredited for their continued work to build and maintain internal structures that support the highest workplace standards.
Skechers Easily Tops Wall Street’s Q3 Targets
Skechers USA Inc. reported net earnings in the third quarter jumped 41.8 percent on a 16.2 percent revenue gain. The top-line gains were driven by double-digit increases in its company-owned Skechers retail business worldwide and its international subsidiary and joint venture businesses.
Jefferies Sees Curry 4 Becoming Top B-Ball Sneaker This Year
“Our calls, store visits, social media analysis and review of StockX pricing of Curry 4 soft launches (official launch 10/27) points to very strong buzz in the market,” Randal Konik, Jefferies’ lead analyst, wrote in a note to clients.
Goldman Sachs Downgrades Nike Due To Inventory Concerns
Lindsay Drucker Mann wrote in a note that wholesale growth for Nike will be “tougher to come by” with declining traffic and poor productivity at traditional brick and mortar retail partners “driving excess inventory in the system.”
Under Armour First-Ever Subscription Box
ArmourBox is able to provide a high level of customization by tapping into the brand’s unique AI system to help arm its human stylists with initial recommendations based off of the subscriber’s profile, purchase data from UA.com and Under Armour’s Connected Fitness customers.
Foot Locker Foundation Holds 17th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala
The event, which took place on Tuesday, October 17 at New York City’s Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, benefited educational and other youth initiatives supported by the Foot Locker Foundation.
Boot Barn Supporting Troops With Socks For Soldiers Event
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. is partnering with Operation: Care and Comfort to support active military troops serving overseas with a nationwide “Socks for Soldiers” event.
Timberland Takes Five-Year Urban Greening Commitment To Philadelphia
In partnership with the Center City District and the Center City District Foundation, Timberland and its partners helped restore a portion of abandoned tracks from the Reading Railroad, which will ultimately become a new public green space for the city known as the Rail Park.
Under Armour Partners With St. Olaf College
Under Armour has reached a uniform deal with St. Olaf College, based in Northfield, MN.
OrthoLite Hires Key Account Sales Manager
After a 27-year tenure at Nike, Larry O’Brien will help OrthoLite further strengthen and expand upon the company’s longtime partnership with Nike across all categories.
George Foreman To Launch Comfort Shoe Line
FootSmart.com announced a new collaboration created by George Foreman, the popular businessman, TV personality, and two-time world heavyweight champion, on a walking shoe collection.
