Foot Locker Launches Campaign Featuring DeMarcus Cousins And Ndamukong Suh
The spot, titled “Make an Impression,” highlights two athletes who have not always made the best impressions in their respective sports.
Beeline Bikes To Open 25 Mobile Shops Across Eight New Territories
The new shops will expand the brand’s current U.S. fleet to more than 60 mobile shops.
Inov-8 Adds Brendan Murray As Sales And Marketing Manager
In his new role, Murray will lead Inov-8’s U.S. sales and marketing teams
Ruffwear Contributes $50,000 To The Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance will direct the funds into its new Public Lands Defense Fund, created by the organization to preserve and defend the integrity of our public lands system.
Columbia’s ReThreads Recycling Program Expands U.S. Stores
Columbia Sportswear is rolling out its ReThreads program in more than 100 Columbia stores across the United States to help people recycle used clothing and footwear.
Weyco Group’s Q2 Sales Up Slightly
Weyco Group Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter of 2017 were $57.5 million, up 1 percent as compared to second quarter 2016 net sales of $56.9 million. Bogs’ sales were flat.
Skechers Signs Camila Cabello As Brand Ambassador
Skechers is partnering with recording artist Camila Cabello for a worldwide Skechers marketing campaign for its women’s footwear collection.
Phoenix Footwear Narrows Q2 Loss
Net loss for the second quarter improved to $519,000 compared to a net loss of $539,000 for the second quarter of fiscal 2016.
Summit Sports Acquires SnowSportDeals.com
Summit Sports acquired Kentucky-based Loucon LLC, which operates SnowSportDeals.com.
Iconix Brand Group Lowers Full Year Outlook
Iconix Brand Group reported second-quarter revenue excluding divested brands was down 7 percent, an improvement from the first quarter. But the company reduced its guidance for the year due to the timing of certain new initiatives, the transition of certain licensees, and the deconsolidation of the Southeast Asia joint venture
Nixon Appoints Scott Kerslake CEO
Nixon, the California-based watch and accessory brand, announced that Scott Kerslake, formerly Prana’s president, has been selected as its new chief executive officer.
Own The Gridiron With These Outrageous New Cleats
Top-tier shoe brands drew inspiration from Von Miller, Russell Wilson and Cam Newton for a fresh crop of eye-catching footwear.
Payless CEO W. Paul Jones Resigns
W. Paul Jones, the CEO of Payless ShoeSource, has resigned just as the retailer is set to exit bankruptcy proceedings, according to a report from the Topeka Capital-Journal.
Crocs Q2 Earnings Climb
Crocs Inc. reported earnings rose 65.8 percent excluding non-recurring charges in the second quarter as improved margins and expense management offset a 3.3 percent decline in sales.
Wolverine Worldwide Lifts Guidance On Above-Plan Q2
Wolverine Worldwide raised its guidance for the year after reporting second-quarter results that topped Wall Street’s targets. Benefiting from its transformation initiatives, most brands exceeded revenue expectations for the quarter while also over-delivering on operating profit goals.
