What Does Trans-Pacific Partnership’s Exit Signal For Free Trade?
Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, The North Face and Under Armour all openly supported the ambitious Pacific-Rim trade pact. New Balance and Patagonia stood out in the industry for opposing the deal.

Feetures Partners With Let Me Run
Let Me Run, a Charlotte-based non-profit, is designed to help pre-teen and teenage boys learn teamwork, build relationship skills and self-esteem and empower themselves and others to live active lives.
Bauer Hockey Continues Partnership With British Columbia Hockey League
Bauer continues as the official equipment and apparel provider of the British Columbia Hockey League and its nearly 400 players.
Trump Calls Environmental Regulations ‘Out of Control’
In a meeting at the White House Tuesday with the top executives of the three biggest U.S. automakers, President Trump described environmental regulations as “out of control” and vowed to remove obstacles for manufacturers and oil companies.

Swiftwick Launches New Brand Identity
The athletic performance sock brand’s new brand identity is “Chase Adventure. It Fits You.”

Skechers Performance Debuts A New Commercial Spot At The 2017 PGA Show
The new campaign stars Skechers GO Golf’s roster of elite athletes including Matt Kuchar, Billy Andrade, Wesley Bryan, Russell Knox, Ashlan Ramsey, Belén Mozo and Brooke Henderson in various comedic settings.

SHOT Show Nears Record Attendance
The 39th Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show saw attendance total nearly 65,000, surpassing last year’s turnout to make it the second-most attended SHOT Show ever.

President Trump Signs Order To Withdraw From Trans-Pacific Partnership
On his fourth day in office, President Trump signed an executive order formally withdrawing the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal. Fulfilling a campaign pledge, the Republican had said the trade deal would have damaged U.S. manufacturing.

NikeLab Collaborates With Jun Takahashi On Winter Boot
The Nike x Undercover SFB Jungle Dunk balances the designer’s aesthetic with winter-ready design features and the basketball, skateboarding and street heritage of the shoe.
FDRA Expresses Disappointment In U.S. Withdrawal From TPP
The FDRA called the the U.S. Withdrawal from TPP a “significant lost opportunity for American footwear consumers and businesses.”
Dick’s Sporting Goods Joins Geico Bassmaster Classic As Presenting Sponsor
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced an expanded partnership with B.A.S.S., as the retailer became the presenting sponsor of the Geico Bassmaster Classic through 2019.
Champs Sports Releases Exclusive Timberland Boot With DJ Khaled
Champs Sports unveiled its exclusive Secure the Bag Timberland boot in a collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist DJ Khaled.
Burlington Stores Announces Promotions
Jennifer Vecchio, Marc Katz and Fred Hand will all take on new roles beginning on January 30, 2017
Perry Ellis Enters Distribution Agreements For Nike Swim In Latin America
The offering of swim apparel and swim accessories is launching now with sporting goods retailers, department stores and swim specialty shops as well as select e-commerce channels.

Adidas CEO Not Concerned About Trump Administration
In an interview with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos , Kasper Rorsted, Adidas’ CEO, said he remained “extremely optimistic” about the company’s growth prospects in the U.S. despite concerns over changes coming with the Trump administration.