Skechers Mobile App Aims To Speed Checkout
Skechers USA Inc. debuted a new application for Apple and Android mobile devices that is set to elevate the brand’s consumer purchase experience both for e-commerce and within retail stores.
L.L.Bean Creates Commemorative David Ortiz Boat And Tote Bag
The bag was constructed out of the rain-delay tarps that protected the infield at Fenway Park during the Boston Red Sox 2014, 2015 and partial 2016 seasons.
Amazon Widens Lead As Shopping Search Engine
55 percent of consumers turned to Amazon.com first when searching for products online over the Labor Day weekend, up from 53 percent in April.
Outdoor Research Names Northeast Sales Rep
The Seattle-based manufacturer of technical outdoor apparel and accessories has added Stoner-Andrews of Shelburne, VT to its independent rep force.
Timberland Reports Progress Against CSR Goals
Approximately 44 percent of all cotton used in Timberland apparel in the second quarter was organic, U.S.-origin or sourced from the Better Cotton Initiative.
Labor Talks At West Coast Ports Could Start Early
Terminal operators and the union representing dock workers at 29 seaports have agreed to discuss extending their contact, which won’t expire until July 1, 2019.
Royal Robbins Introduces Rewear Recycling Program
The recycling initiative allows customers and employees reduce the volume of waste being sent to landfills every year by sending items back or dropping them in collection bins at Royal Robbins stores.
Women’s Competition Returns For Skateboarding Championship
Street League Skateboarding (SLS) announced that the SLS Nike SB Super Crown World Championship will again include a women’s division.
Nike Q1 Tops Estimates, Futures Slow
Nike Inc. reported earnings in the first quarter ended August 31 that easily topped estimate on a 10 percent revenue gain on a currency-neutral basis. Futures orders gains, however, slowed notably from recent quarters.
Under Armour Signs Lacrosse Phenom Taylor Cummings
The three-time Tewaaraton award winner will be the face of Under Armour’s Women’s lacrosse business.
Puma Campaign Stars Cara Delevigne
The international model, actress and activist fronts a new women’s campaign, Do You, which aims to inspire confidence in women everywhere.
Iconix Adds Independent Board Directors
The appointments of Sanjay Khosla and Kristen O’Hara follow a board-initiated search process for new independent directors that took place over the last four months.
Trek Holds Global Women’s Summit
The three-day summit will serve as the kickoff event for Trek’s larger ongoing campaign to make cycling more accessible to women around the world.
CKO Kickboxing Opens Miami Gym
Fitness franchise CKO Kickboxing is set to open its first kickboxing gym in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami.
Strava And New Balance Introduce Back Half Challenge
Runners who complete the second half of a race faster than the first half and share it on Strava during the two-month campaign will receive a free pair of New Balance running shoes.
