Puma Sues Forever 21 Over Rihanna Shoes
Forever 21’s whole “business model is based on trading off of the established goodwill of reputable, name-brand companies such as Puma,” Puma said in court documents.
ShoeBuy Acquires Shoes.com Domain
ShoeBuy, which was acquired by Wal-Mart in January, said it plans to maximize Shoes.com “as the gold standard of category websites.”
REI Unveils Force Of Nature Initiative
The four-pronged campaign encourages women to join “the world’s largest level playing field,” according to a blog post by REI President and CEO Jerry Stritzke.
Tracksmith To Open First Retail Store
The independent running brand will open its first permanent retail space, the Trackhouse, at 285 Newbury Street in Boston on April 13.
Speedo Partners With Game Of Thrones Actress
Working with Game of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel, Speedo’s Make 1K Wet campaign shows runners how to swap 5K on the road for 1K in the pool.
San Francisco Tops Best Running Cities
San Francisco ranked as the top running city in Runners World’s “America’s 50 Best Running Cities.” Rounding out the top five were Seattle, Boston, San Diego and Washington, D.C.
U.S. Polo Assn. Brand Continues Its Global Expansion
These new partnerships expand the U.S. Polo Assn. brand within Asia, with new opportunities in China and South East Asia.
World Winter Sports Expo 2017 To Be Held In Beijing In September
The World Winter Sports (Beijing) Expo 2017 (WWSE 2017) will be held in China National Convention Center from September 7 to September 10, 2017.
Nike To Sponsor Tottenham Hotspur
Nike will replace Under Armour as the kit supplier to Tottenham Hotspur beginning in the 2017/18 season, according to reports.
Ecco’s Revenues Flat In 2016
Ecco’s sales reached €1.25 billion in 2016, on par with Ecco’s sales in 2015.
Bass Pro Announces Wonders Of Wildlife Museum Opening Date
Located adjacent to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Wonders of Wildlife consists of an all-new 1.5-million-gallon aquarium adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles and birds and an immersive wildlife museum.
REI To Open Store In Chattanooga
With iconic places such as the Chattahoochee National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cumberland Plateau and the Appalachians all within approximately 100 miles, REI will partner with local nonprofit, business and community leaders to support the nearby outdoor community.
Nike Extends Contract With Rory McIlroy
“I’ve loved this company since I was a kid,” says McIlroy. “I’m really happy to continue this journey with Nike.”
Where Is VF Corp.’s Growth Coming From?
Hyper-growth online at both its DTC (direct to consumer) and wholesale accounts, continued momentum with Vans and outsized expansion overseas, especially in China, are being counted on to reach its new five-year growth goals.
Gander Mountain Still Hopes For Going-Concern Sale
Despite reaching a deal with a group of liquidators to become the stalking horse bidder in a planned bankruptcy auction, Gander Mountain said it remains in talks with strategic investors interested in buying the retailer on a going-concern basis.
