Nikwax Adds East Coast Sales Agencies
The additional agencies are intended to better serve specialty retail for the fall trade show season.
Adidas (Sort Of) Gives Nick Young His Own Sneaker
Young’s all-white version of the Crazy Explosive franchise is Adidas way of recognizing the player without creating a new product in his name.
Icebug Footwear Hires Mid-Atlantic Sales Rep
Working with companies such as Kavu, Picky Bars and Aquamira, Byer has a history in the endurance sports industry and has had success working with up-and-coming brands.
Lacrosse Unlimited Reels In Michael Kors E-Commerce Talent
Jeanette Miller will accelerate the brand’s online growth and digital footprint by creating a seamless brand platform where customers can interact with the brand, shop and connect with other lacrosse enthusiasts.
OIA Endorses Gubernatorial Candidates In Vermont, Montana
These endorsements come as part of OIA’s growing focus on the role state and local governments can play to support its members as well as close-to-home recreation opportunities.
Sports Direct Lowers Earnings Guidance
The U.K.’s largest sporting goods retailer said it now expects underlying earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to come in around £300 million in fiscal 2017.
AAFA Calls For Alibaba To Be Re-listed As Notorious Market
In its letter, AAFA emphasized Alibaba’s failure to meet the USTR’s recommendations to prevent the sale of counterfeits on its platforms.
Council On Active Aging Issues 2020-2030 Plan
“The focus is on developing plans to maximize the functional ability of every person, to create age-friendly environments, and to align health systems with the needs of older populations,” the ICAA said in a statement.
Worldwide Golf Exploring Bid For Golfsmith
Sources told Reuters they weren’t sure whether Worldwide Golf was eyeing Golfsmith’s entire U.S. business or individual leases and assets.
L.L.Bean Kiosk Shop To Operate Year Round
The 150-square-foot kiosk in the Shops at Prudential Center will represent the brand’s first urban location outside Maine.
The North Face Launches First U.S. Urban Exploration Concept Shop
The storefront in the Jackson Square neighborhood in San Francisco is the first of its kind in the U.S., and will focus exclusively on the label’s premium streetwear range.
Mizuno Celebrates 20th Iteration Of Cornerstone Shoe
Mizuno has been in the business of footwear for 110 years, and this week it celebrated the 20th iteration of the cornerstone shoe.
Pro Player Signs Licence Agreement With Synclaire Brands
The children’s footwear licensee for the Michael Kors, Sam Edelman, Stuart Weitzman and Tommy Hilfiger brands has signed on as exclusive licensee for Pro Player’s Proline athletic footwear.
Ugg Partners With Alexa Chung
The British fashion model was the art director for the campaign, which consists of portraits of women within the creative industry who are celebrated for their individual style.
Altra Named Western States 100 Presenting Sponsor
The agreement builds on an already successful partnership that began in October 7, 2015, in which Altra was Western States’ exclusive footwear sponsor.
