Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse Supports American Heart Association
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse has partnered with the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why We Give fundraising campaign.
SFIA Hosts Start-Up Challenge
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) said the winner of its second-annual ‘Start-Up’ Challenge was ShotTracker, a manufacturer of wearable tech for basketball.

Asics Opens Store In Honolulu
Asics America Corp. opened its doors to a new location in the heart of Waikiki at International Market Place.

New York Partnership Highlights Hunting’s Economic Impact
Hunting is big business in New York. That’s the message local and regional leaders representing New York’s sporting and business communities are hoping the public will understand with a new partnership called Hunting Works For New York.
Ecco Launches “Perpetual Natural Motion” Brand Campaign
With this project, Ecco shares its long-held vision of nature as an inspiration, combined with its dream of imbuing its footwear designs with its own unique version of perpetual natural motion.
Cherokee Appoints Independent Director
Cherokee Global Brands appointed John T. McClain to the company’s Board of Directors. McClain will serve as an independent director of the company and Chair the Board’s Audit Committee effective immediately.

Under Armour Introduces Global Footwear Innovation Hub In Portland
Under Armour unveiled a new center for performance innovation in Portland, OR, bringing footwear design and development under one roof. The innovation hub includes a forward-looking biomechanics lab and performance training center for athlete testing.
Headsweats Partners With National Down Syndrome Society
Headsweats will be a premier sponsor of the organization’s 23rd Annual Buddy Walk and will produce a collection of NDSS-branded headwear styles.
GK Elite Sportswear Partners With Cheer Derby
Elite Sportswear, a leading specialty cheer and gymnastics apparel company, partnered with Cheer Derby, the independently-owned cheer and dance competition event company.

Shares Of Finish Line Jump On Takeover Talk
Shares of Finish Line rose 63 cents, or 6.5 percent, to $10.37 on Wednesday after Susquehanna Financial Group LLLP analyst Sam Poser wrote in a note that Finish Line’s adoption of a poison pill will likely lead to an acquisition by Sports Direct.
Varsity Brands Kicks Off 2018 Varsity Brands School Spirit Award
Varsity Brands launched its 2018 Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards, kicking off on National School Spirit Day, a day recognizing the power of school spirit.

DSW Opens First Warehouse In Saudi Arabia
DSW Inc. opened its first warehouse in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

ShelterLogic Acquires Bravo Outdoor Brands
ShelterLogic Corp. announced its acquisition of several product brands from Bravo Sports Corp. including QuikShade, MotoShade, ShadeTech, QuikChair, Solo, and GO.
Shoe Carnival Adds New Board Member
Shoe Carnival Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected Charles Tomm, a Principal at Heritage Capital Group, as a director effective September 12, 2017.

Deckers Brands Receives Director Nominations From Marcato Capital Management
Deckers Brands confirmed that affiliates of Marcato Capital Management have nominated 10 director candidates to stand for election to the Board of Directors at Deckers’ 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.