Hi-Tec Licensed To Carolina Footwear For North America
The master agreement with Carolina Footwear grants the rights to manufacture and sell Hi-Tec and Magnum-branded footwear for men, women and kids, along with additional products in the adult outdoor and active footwear categories.
Nike Takes On Screens In Running Ad
Nike surprised the advertising community in its latest ad campaign by using a barebones approach and taking on TV, movies and social media use in encouraging people to run.
November Sales Climb 5 Percent Year Over Year
Sales at sporting goods stores decreased 1 percent seasonally adjusted over the previous month and increased 1.6 percent unadjusted year over year.
Oofos To Launch First Shoe
The line, Oomg, will initially launch with two different slip-on styles for women and features unique midsole construction to preserve the Oofoam impact.
McNett Corp. Becomes Gear Aid Inc.
After three decades as McNett Corporation, the outdoor gear care and repair company is now officially known as Gear Aid Inc.
Under Armour Doubles Down On Smart Footwear In 2017
Under Armour keeps digging its heels into smart apparel with the announcement of three new UA Record Equipped running shoes that will debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Spalding Campaign Honors Basketball’s 125th Anniversary
Spalding celebrates the 125th anniversary of basketball with Honor the Game campaign and a new partnership with NBA All-Star Chris Paul.
Wigwam Mills Partners With Ice Age Trail Alliance
Wigwam will partner with retailers to raise awareness and donate a portion of promotional sales to benefit the Trail’s land conservancy and trail maintenance efforts.
DSW Opens New Jersey Location
The store in East Brunswick will have men’s, women’s and kid’s shoes in a 22,500-square-foot space.
Farm To Feet Partners With Salt Lake City
Along with naming the new collection the city’s official sock, the wool sock manufacturer will feature “Ski City” on the sock packaging and provide socks for events and promotional activities.
Skateboarding’s New Age Renaissance
Thanks to inclusion in the 2020 Olympics, diversified styles and celebrity appeal, skating is poised for a category comeback.
Cabela’s Annual Shareholder Meeting Runs Under 10 Minutes
Members of the press were among those invited to the meeting, but the merger topic was not part of the agenda.
Supreme Court Won’t Review NFL Concussion Settlement
Players who already have been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or dementia could begin receiving payments for as much as as much as $5 million as part of the estimated $1 billion settlement in 90 to 120 days.
Georgetown Students End Standoff Over Nike
Georgetown students ended a nearly 35-hour sit-in that protest against Nike after the university accepted their conditions that included third-party inspections of Nike’s contractor factories overseas.
Caleres Acquires Allen Edmonds
Allen Edmonds joins Caleres’ roster of men’s footwear, including George Brown Bilt, Vince and Dr. Scholl’s.
