Foot Locker Inc. introduced its latest innovative retail collaboration: Eastbay Performance Zone at Champs Sports. Champs Sports is evolving and elevating the store experience by dedicating approximately 150 square feet in select stores…
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Farm to Feet Named Official Sock of Cayuga Trails 50
Farm to Feet has signed on as the official sock of the Cayuga Trails 50 (CT50), presented by Farm to Feet’s retail partner the Finger Lakes Running Company. The second running of the 50-mile trail running race in Ithaca, NY, is scheduled for June 1
Keen Appoints Steve Meineke as President
Keen, Inc. has appointed Steve Meineke as president, effective June 1. For the past two years, Meineke served as CEO at Accell North America, a leader in bicycles. His past roles include leading Raleigh America, Specialized Bicycle Components, Nordica USA
Feetures! Hires International Sales Manager
Feetures!, the performance sock brand in the specialty running market has hired Megan Betts as international sales manager, based in North Carolina…
Mizuno’s Annual Revenues Climb 12 Percent
Mizuno Corp said revenues rose 11.9 percent in its year ended Mar. 31, to ¥183.2 billion ($2.22 bn). Sales in the Americas jumped 32.9 percent to ¥30.6 million ($370 mm), aided by a continued healthy performance in all product categories, including golf,
Mizuno’s Mobile App Supports Non-Profit
Mizuno is converting “miles into money” by donating $1 for every mile run up to 100,000 miles by runners who download and run with Mizuno's mobile “baton” app at www.ifeverybodyran.com. The program is the next phase of Mizuno's “What If Everybod
GoPro Files for $100 Million Initial Public Offering
GoPro Inc. filed paperwork Monday with the Securities & Exchange Commission for a $100 million initial public offering. The filling reports GoPro earned net income of $60.6 million on sales of $985.7 million in 2013, up 87.4 and 87.6 percent respectively
Another Montreal Company Prepares to Ship Biometric Clothing Kits
OMSignal said it began taking orders online this month for its first collection of “Biometric Smartwear” for men, including an under-shirt, sleeveless shirt, casual T-shirt and long-sleeved shirt. The Montreal start-up company said it plans to
Paddlesports Dominate List of 2013’s Fastest Growing Outdoor Activities
Stand-up paddling, kayak fishing and white water kayaking topped the list of fastest growing outdoor activities in 2013, according to a topline participation report released last week by The Outdoor Foundation…
Target Signs Golfer Blayne Barber as C9 Athlete
Target Corp. announced today that golfer Blayne Barber will partner with C9 by Champion, the retailer’s exclusive line of activewear, while competing on the Web.com Tour this season. The 24-year-old Lake City, Fla. native joins a roster of 12 other
Intrawest Retail and Rental Sales Lag Skier Visits, Other Resort Spending
Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc. reported retail and rental sales at its resorts grew more slowly than skier visits or revenues from its ski schools or food and beverage operations in the quarter ended March 31…
National Footwear Cares Month Sets Benchmark for Industry Volunteerism
National Footwear Cares Month, the country’s first-ever industry-wide, month-long community service campaign, during April saw more than 6,500 employees from 100 footwear companies donate countless hours to dozens of national, regional and local non
Timberland Celebrates One Millionth Community Service Hour
Timberland's employees around the world celebrated the one millionth volunteer hour served. Timberland's commitment to corporate responsibility is rooted in community service; this milestone has been in the making since the brand launched its Pa
Outdoor Foundation Survey Finds Youth Participation Held Steady in 2013
The Outdoor Foundation reports that a record number of Americans participated in at least one outdoor activity in 2013, according to its just released 2014 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report. The report, which is based on an online survey of
Ben Hogan to Return to Equipment Business
Perry Ellis International announced that the iconic Ben Hogan brand will return to the business of club-making in 2015 via a licensing agreement with Eidolon Brands…