Brooks Running Unveiled Its “Most Personalized” Running Footwear
Brooks Running Company announced it is partnering with HP Inc. and Superfeet “to deliver the most personalized running footwear.” Leveraging FitStation powered by HP and Brooks Run Signature, Brooks plans to introduce the first performance running shoe created based on an individual’s unique biomechanics which will be available via special order through select retail partners beginning June 2018.
Tilly’s Q3 Earnings Leap 37 Percent
Tilly’s Inc. reported a 36.5 percent gain in earrings in the third quarter on a 1.5 percent gain in same-store sales and improved operating margin.
Puma Signs Jozy Altidore
Puma signed a long-term contract with soccer player, Jozy Altidore. Altidore will be the face of North American soccer for Puma.
Vans Warped Tour To End In 2018
Annual traveling punk rock music festival Vans Warped Tour, which helped jump-start the careers of artists like Blink-182, Fall Out Boy and Katy Perry, will end in 2018 after 24 years.
LeftLane Sports Sees Momentum In Holiday Adventure Travel Sale
LeftLane Sports announced that it is on pace to surpass a 100 percent increase in its holiday adventure travel sales, led by strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Opens Early Registration For Higg Facility Environmental Module
The Higg FEM, optimized for use at an industrial scale, enables factories to assess sustainability performance and share results with supply chain partners.
La Sportiva Appoints National Sales Manager
La Sportiva hired Jeff Sadler as national sales manager. Sadler joins the brand from Deuter and will work closely with the network of independent sales reps and La Sportiva dealers.
Beachbody Partners With Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champ Bruno Pucci
Pucci will represent the Beachbody apparel and footwear collection at trade events, public appearances and on Beachbody gear social channels.
Footwear Executive Launches New Sneaker Company
Wayne Kulkin, former CEO of Stuart Weitzman, has launched a new business venture with investment partner Hilco Global, called StreetTrend LLC.
Stabil Partners With National Park Foundation
Stabil, a leading U.S. manufacturer of traction footwear, and the National Park Foundation (NPF) have formed a four-year partnership.
SPIbelt Acquires Nite Beams LED Safety Gear Running Division
SPIbelt has acquired the running gear division of Nite Beams LED safety accessories. Now being marketed under the name SPIbeams, this collection of light-up wearables will add several new products to its lineup.
Samsonite Sees Mixed Results From Outdoor Brands
Samsonite International S.A. reported a decline in the High Sierra backpack brand in the three months ended September 30 due to a change in distribution strategy while Gregory delivered robust growth, led by North America.
Report: Puma To Take Over Manchester City Sponsorship
Puma has reached an agreement to replace Nike as the kit sponsor of Manchester City, according to the Daily Mail.
Smith & Wesson Promotes Sue Cupero To Senior Director Of Sales
Smith & Wesson Corp. stated that Sue Cupero has been promoted to the newly created position of senior director of sales for Smith & Wesson.
Delta Apparel’s Earnings Dip In Q4
Delta Apparel Inc. reported earnings slid 8.7 percent in its fourth quarter ended September 30. Sales fell 20.2 percent largely due to its sale of Junkfood. Sales were also impacted by severe weather disruptions and lower Soffe sales tied to last year’s bankruptcies.
