Ultimate Direction Selects Smak Strategies as PR Agency
Smak Strategies to lead strategic communications and media relations efforts to support Ultimate Direction products, athletes, and events…
DSW Profit Grows 23 Percent, Helped By Less Clearance
DSW Inc. reported strong sales of athletic footwear, strong pricing and comparable store sales growth drove a 9.4 percent increase in sales and a 22.6 percent increase in net income in the fiscal first quarter ended May 2…
Brown Shoe Raises EPS Guidance on Fiscal Q1 Results
Brown Shoe Company raised its EPS guidance about 5 percent Wednesday after reporting same-store-sales increased 3.1 percent at Famous Footwear in the fiscal first quarter ended May 2. Brown Shoe's net earnings rose nearly 25 percent on a 1.9 percent
Pensole AND BMe Announce Footwear Design Initiative
Pensole Footwear Design Academy, in partnership with BMe Community, a growing network of black men and others committed to building better communities, announced the launch of Pensole presents BMe Soleciety, a hands-on, four-week, intensive footwear desig
Asics Appoints New U.S. PR Agency
Asics America Corporation has named United Entertainment Group (UEG) as its new U.S. public relations agency of record…
Hydro Flask To Move To Bigger Headquarters
Hydro Flask, the maker of insulated stainless steel flasks, revealed plans for a new state-of-the-art headquarters facility in Bend, OR. After two years in its current Northwest Crossing location, the company’s continued growth…
Vibram to Expand Toe Hold at 2015 GoPro Mountain Games
Vibram, the maker of FiveFingers and premium golf discs, returns as gold sponsor to the annual GoPro Mountain Games June 4-7, in Vail, CO. New for this year, Vibram will launch its Sole Factor resoling customization program….
Wilderness Systems Events to Support Heroes on the Water
Wilderness Systems is proud to be sponsoring several fishing events and tournaments in 2015 that benefit Heroes on the Water, which provides U.S. soldiers with access to the joys of paddling and fishing…
Pelican Products Names President for Consumer Division
Pelican Products has appointed Bob Shortt as President of their newly structured Consumer Division, which designs and manufactures high-performance protective cases and advanced portable lighting systems…
Nike Cooperating with Probe in FIFA Scandal
Nike Inc. on Wednesday indicated it is “cooperating” with authorities after the arrests of FIFA officials in Zurich on corruption charges. Though Nike was not referenced in the indictment, a “multinational sportswear company headquartered in the United S
Adidas Responds to FIFA Scandal
In response to the FIFA bribery scandal, Adidas urged soccer's governing body “to continue to establish and follow transparent compliance standards in everything they do.”…
Turtle Fur Names Josh Pombar Director of Marketing
Turtle Fur has hired Josh Pombar as Director of Marketing, making him the Chief Marketing Turtle…
Brown Shoe Provides Upside Surprise In Fiscal Q1 Report
Brown Shoe Company said results exceeded expectations in its fiscal first quarter ended May 2 thanks to strong sales of canvas, boot and sandal sales at Famous Footwear, growth at its Naturalizer, Striderite, Bzees and other Healthy Living brands and a le
Maui Jim Signs Pro Golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez as Ambassador
Maui Jim Inc. has added professional golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez to its team of ambassadors. The announcement was made at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club for which Maui Jim is the Official Eyewear Supplier…
Converse Launches Converse Rubber Tracks
Converse Inc. announced the global launch of a new Converse Rubber Tracks program. Over a two-week period, Converse Rubber Tracks will activate across eight different countries in four continents, offering aspiring musicians the once-in-a-lifetime opportu
