Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics Celebrates Grand Opening
Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics are celebrating the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on July 25, 2016.
OBIT: Mike Cortezzo
Michael Anthony “Mike” Cortezzo, the former general merchandise manager at Bob’s Stores, has passed away.
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse Appoints Marketing Director
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse appointed Craig Scheiderer as the company’s new marketing director.
Will Nike Take CrossFit From Reebok?
By Jahla Seppanen At the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games, July 19-24, Nike athlete Mat Fraser took his first win after coming in second the following two years. The 26-year-old’s victory shifted some attention away from the ever-growing CrossFit brand, Reebok, to the footwear/apparel giant Nike, who signed Fraser in December 2014 after an explosive debut […]
NBA’s James Harden Stars in New Foot Locker Spot
Foot Locker debuted “James Harden’s Inner Voice” on July 25, 2016.
Birkenstock to Cut Off Amazon.com
Birkenstock will stop selling directly to Amazon.com and ban third-party sales on the site effective Jan. 1 due to a proliferation of counterfeit products being sold there, according to a memo obtained by CNBC.
VF Corporation Cuts Forecast as Retailers Dial Back
VF Corporation lowered the full-year outlook for its flagship Outdoor & Action Sports Coalition amid very conservative ordering by U.S. retailers.
Skechers Q2 Bogged Down by Domestic Sales Weakness
Strong double-digit growth from its international business and company-owned retail channel couldn’t offset a myriad of financial and logistical challenges in the second quarter for Skechers USA.
Aisle Talk, Week of July 18
A quick hit of the industry’s movers and shakers this week — hires, promotions, recognitions and new locations.
VF Outdoor & Actions Sports Lowers Outlook
VF Corporation lowered the full-year outlook for its flagship Outdoor & Action Sports Coalition after reporting its sales grew 2 percent in the second quarter ended July 2.
Accell Group’s Revenues Climb 10 Percent in First Half
Accell Group N.V. recorded revenues grew 10 percent in the first six months ended June 30.
361 Degrees is Official Supporter of 2016 Rio Games
361 Degrees will be an official supporter of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. As the exclusive sports brand supporting the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, 361 Degrees will outfit the volunteers, medical staff, referees and operational staff
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Opening for Store in Brookfield, WI
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening its 12th store in Wisconsin
Coolcore Appoints VP of Global Marketing
Coolcore, the specialist in chemical-free cooling fabrics, hired David Ludd as vice president of global marketing
Skechers Q2 Profits Dip on Currency Losses
Skechers USA Inc. reported earnings declined slightly in the second quarter largely due to foreign currency translation and exchange losses. Revenues gained 9.7 percent as strong growth overseas offset a 5.4 percent decline domestically due to the timing of shipments.
