
NikeLab Collaborates With Jun Takahashi On Winter Boot
The Nike x Undercover SFB Jungle Dunk balances the designer’s aesthetic with winter-ready design features and the basketball, skateboarding and street heritage of the shoe.
FDRA Expresses Disappointment In U.S. Withdrawal From TPP
The FDRA called the the U.S. Withdrawal from TPP a “significant lost opportunity for American footwear consumers and businesses.”
Perry Ellis Enters Distribution Agreements For Nike Swim In Latin America
The offering of swim apparel and swim accessories is launching now with sporting goods retailers, department stores and swim specialty shops as well as select e-commerce channels.

The Trump Effect On Firearms
Following eight years of explosive growth that saw the number of federally licensed manufacturers more than triple, the firearms industry is poised for consolidation.

Adidas CEO Not Concerned About Trump Administration
In an interview with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos , Kasper Rorsted, Adidas’ CEO, said he remained “extremely optimistic” about the company’s growth prospects in the U.S. despite concerns over changes coming with the Trump administration.
Nike And Patagonia Recognized For Combatting Waste
Nike was honored for its efforts on material efficiency and waste reduction, while Patagonia for its long track record of sustainable innovation and its ‘Worn Wear’ initiative.

Nautilus Inc. Promotes Executive Staff For Innovation And Direct
Rob Murdock was promoted to senior vice president of innovation, while Brian Pope has been named vice president and general manager of direct.
ACT Labs Hires Engineer From SRAM
ACT Labs hired Cory Sutela to oversee engineering for the third-party testing lab group.
Antigua Hires Sales Rep For Southern California
Chris Alcocer is a Southern California native and graduate of UCLA with 22 years in the golf Industry.

Elite Sportswear Enters Merger With Victory Team Apparel
Victory Team Apparel will add to Elite’s current portfolio of GK Branded Gymnastics and All-Star Cheer lines, Under Armour Gymnastics and Sideline Cheer, as well as the Dolfin Swimwear brand.

NRF Big Show 2017: Under Armour Talks Digital Transformation
Under Armour Global Head of Consumer Engagement Kurt Kendall discusses how digital data is transforming retailing and engagement with active consumers.

Nike Golf Signs Six European Players
Six European golf athletes, including eight-time European Tour winner Alex Noren and European Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters, have joined the Nike Golf team.
Alibaba Group To Partner With IOC Through 2028
Alibaba is the first company to make a long-term commitment to the IOC through 2028 and the first Chinese company to commit to the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.

Swimming Australia Partners With Italy’s Arena Brand
Swimming Australia entered a new partnership with swimwear brand Arena that will see the brand become the official swimwear supplier of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team for the next four years.

Target Becomes Official Partner Of Major League Soccer
In its biggest push ever into team sports, Target signed a three-year deal to be an official partner of Major League Soccer, the official jersey sponsor of the Minnesota United FC and the official retailer for U.S. Youth Soccer.