Sperry Signs Media Agency
Horizon Media will handle all media planning and activation for the brand with the exception of search and e-commerce.
Mizuno, Braves Announce Long-Term Partnership
At a celebration at Turner Field, Mizuno and the Atlanta Braves unveiled a long-term partnership that will include the opening of a Mizuno Experience Center in The Battery Atlanta.
Skechers Performance Partners With Breast Cancer Care
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA Inc., partnered with Breast Cancer Care, the only specialist U.K.-wide charity providing support for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Trade Groups Urge Fed Invervention In Hanjin Bankruptcy
The National Retail Federation and the Hardwood Federation led a coalition of 120 organizations representing retailers, manufacturers, agribusinesses and other sectors affected by the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy in sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker outlining specific concerns and urging her continued leadership in bringing about a resolution.
Nordstrom Appoints President Of Nordstrom.com
Ken Worzel was appointed president, Nordstrom.com, among other moves.
Outdoor Participation Grows, But Number Of Outings Drop
1 million more Americans got outside during the year to recreate, but did so fewer total times. Young adults lead gains.
Adidas Speedfactory Makes Its First Shoe
Adidas unveiled the first product to be created at its Speedfactory facility in Ansbach, Germany.
Duca Del Cosma Acquired By Hi-Tec Owner
The originally Italian golf brand, created in 2007 by Baldovino Mattiazzo, has recently been acquired by shoe entrepreneur Frank Van Wezel, owner of sport shoe brands Hi-Tec, Magnum, Interceptor and 50 Peaks.
Stage Stores Names EVP, Chief Merchant
Thorsten Weber, formerly SVP planning and allocation at Stage Stores, succeeds Steve Lawrence, who left to pursue other interests.
RRCA Certifies 200th Race Director
Canadian Sheryl Sawyer’s certification represents an emerging trend for the RRCA’s Race Director Certification: its popularity with and value to race directors located internationally.
Ugg Shows At London Fashion Week
Ugg presented an exclusive collaboration with global fashion house Preen by Thornton Bregazzi.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sets Re-Opening For Vineland, NJ Store
Enhancements to the new location will include expanded Brand Shops, a Women’s Studio Apparel Department, a Soccer Shop, a Lacrosse Shop and a Baseball Shop.
Triathlon Industry Association Appoints Board Member
Mel Berry, founder of sports marketing agency Very Berry, becomes chairman of its board.
Nike Plans To Get Kids Moving This Fall
Nike released a video in conjunction with its corporate plans to get 12 million kids active and playing.
Pensole To Produce Unscripted Sneaker Design Series
Pensole Footwear Design Academy put out a casting call for an unscripted competition series in which young designers from around the world compete to design original sneakers.
