RECALL: Skidders Children’s Shoes
According to the report on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s official website, the recall was caused by a laceration hazard.

Hoka One One Runner Breaks Ultra JFK 50 Record
Jim Walmsley set a new course record of 5:21:28 at the nation’s longest-running ultramarathon — the JFK 50-Mile in Maryland. He also became the first man to win three years in a row.

Mountain Khakis Appoints Director Of IT And Logistics
Prior to joining Mountain Khakis, Amy Wilson spent six years working with model train legend and iconic American brand Lionel LLC.

Trump Vows To Immediately Quit TPP
President-elect Donald Trump in a YouTube video revealed plans to scrap the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal on his first day in the White House.

DSW Inc. Lifts Guidance On Q3 Rebound
Tighter inventory management that drove improvements in gross margin helped the off-price footwear retailer report its first quarterly earnings increase in five quarters.
Fanatics Expands Partnership With 49ers
Fanatics launched an expanded partnership with the San Francisco 49ers to operate on-site retail for fans attending games and events inside of Levi’s Stadium.
Gym Source Buys The Home Fitness Group
“This partnership makes Gym Source a national specialty fitness company enabling us to offer our customers the finest fitness equipment brands in the world.”

Big City Mountaineers Adds To Board Of Directors
The non-profit that mentors under-resourced youth through wilderness mentoring expeditions added three new members.
Study: Minimal Shoes May Reduce Running Injuries
Runners who wear shoes with no cushioning and land on the ball of their foot rather than the heel put significantly less demand on their bodies, new research from the University of Exeter suggests.
Diamondback Launches Online Customization Tool
Customers can create custom versions of the Andean triathlon bike, with other bikes in the lineup to follow in 2017.
Under Armour To Open Store In Downtown Detroit
The 17,000-square-feet location will be located at 1201 Woodward near the new Nike location.
Hickies Secures Funding
The shoelace startup raised $10 million in new funding in a round led by Sforza Holding.
DSW Names Chief Financial Officer
Jared Poff was promoted to senior vice president, finance, and interim chief financial officer on June 6, 2016. He joined the company in January 2015.

Ugg Partners With Artist Vic Mensa On Footaction Exclusive
The Grammy-nominated artist’s collection will be sold exclusively at Footaction later this month.
All Good Gives 1 Percent Of Black Friday Sales To POW
Through its membership with 1% for the Planet, from Black Friday through Cyber Monday the skincare company will contribute 1 percent of online sales to Protect Our Winters.