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.
Is Interbike The Next Show To Move?
Earlier dates could burden staffs during the busy summer months, but most retailers agree, it will help with the buying process.
Nike Expands Metcon (Aka CrossFit) Reach
Nike first introduced the Metcon training shoe three years ago, made for the intended use of cross training, or in other words, CrossFit.
Vibram Grip Verified By Toronto Research Institute
Toronto Rehab researchers developed a test called the Maximum Achievable Angle (MAA) Testing Method that validates slip-resistant footwear on icy surfaces using real people in a simulated winter environment.
Nike Skateboarding Taps Koston And Mariano’s Numbers Brand
Nike SB looked to skaters Eric Koston and Guy Mariano, who recently launched their own brand Numbers, for a December collaboration.
