Macy’s to Close 100 Stores
Macy’s, Inc. said it plans to close 100 Macy’s full-line stores out of a current portfolio of 728 Macy’s stores, including 675 full-line locations.
Keen Welcomes Chris Burkard to Ambassador Team
Keen added Chris Burkard, renowned photographer and artist, to its ambassador team.
Stride Rite Expands Partnership With Soles4Souls
Stride Rite announced its continued commitment to help families in need with the donation of new and used shoes through longtime non-profit partner Soles4Souls.
Under Armour Pushes Boundaries With New Senior Executives
Under Armour continued to bolster its senior executive team with the appointment of Kip Fulks as chief product officer, Colin Browne as president of global sourcing and Andy Donkin as chief marketing officer.
The Running Event Moves to Orlando, Expands Education
The Running Event (TRE), North America’s largest running specialty conference and trade show, will take place in Orlando and feature an expanded educational program.
Yue Yuen’s July Sales Down Despite Retail Growth
Footwear manufacturer Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd. reported sales slumped 4.4 percent in July despite a surge in sales at its Chinese retail subsidiary.
AAFA Urges Cutting Fed’s Use of Prison Factories
The American Apparel & Footwear Association called on presidential nominees to eliminate prison factories’ preferential access to federal uniform contracts.
Jessica Simpson Launches Performance Footwear Collection
Jessica Simpson, in partnership with Sequential Brands Group, Inc. and footwear partner Camuto Group, launched a collection of performance footwear as part of her athleisure line, The Warm Up.
Adidas to Open Speedfactory in Atlanta
The state-of-the-art facility, to open in 2017, will allow Adidas to create product more quickly and closer to U.S. consumers.
Brazil Propels Havaianas’ Q2 Growth
Surging sales of Havaianas flip flops and closed-toe shoes in its native Brazil enabled Alpargatas to grow net revenues 8.4 percent in the second quarter.
Canadian Tire Provides Access to Canadian Olympians
Canadian Tire, the owner of Sport Chek, will be providing Canadians a live look inside of Canada Olympic House and a chance to interact with Olympians.
Under Armour Manager Receives SFIA Scholarship
SFIA acknowledged Kelly Becker, Ursinus College grad and current manager of innovation partnerships for Under Armour, as a recipient of the 2016 SFIA Future Industry Leaders Scholarship.
Nike Presents Film Featuring USA Basketball
Nike, Inc. (NKE) released a new film, “Unlimited Together,” that captures the strength of unity and the power of team for USA Basketball.
Zappos.com Partners to Improve Pay for Track & Field Athletes
Zappos.com partnered with elite runner Nick Symmonds and Brooks Running to bring awareness to fair pay to sponsored athletes.
North Castle Partners Closes on $300 Million Fund
North Castle Partners, a private equity firm that owns Performance Bicycle and Ibex and recently invested in Ignite USA, closed its sixth fund, at $300 million.
