Raleigh Parent Partners With Beeline Bikes
Accell North America partnered with Beeline Bikes, the mobile bike shop operator, to enhance its direct sales operations.
Deckers Sues Target And JC Penney For Infringing On Ugg’s Patents
Target was sued for allegedly infringing on Ugg’s Bailey Button boot design while Penney’s related to Ugg’s Elle design.
Northwest Company Partners With University Of Texas
The Northwest Company secured the rights to manufacture and distribute University of Texas Longhorn products, including blankets, throws, bedding, bath and beach products, as well as accessories, exclusively.
Foot Locker/Pensole Reveal Design Contest Winner
The winning sneaker design in the first “Fueling the Future of Footwear” Master Class earned the student developers a $12,000 prize and the chance to see their design go from conception to production and Foot Locker’s shelves.
Life Is Good Promotes Positivity During U.S. Election Season
Life is Good launched a new Positive State Collection and campaign to spread the power of optimism during the 50 days leading up to the presidential election.
Retail Sales Dip 0.3 Percent In August
The slide follows a strong June and a relatively flat July.
Nathan Campaign Highlights Runner Visibility And Safety
Nathan is partnering with retailers across the U.S. for a season of in-store events that will include trivia, prizes, product demonstrations and group runs driven by certified store employees called Nathan Pros.
Under Armour Names New President Of North America
Under Armour named as its new President of North America Jason LaRose.
Octane Fitness Hires Rick Muhr As Zero Runner Coach
The endurance runner and coach will work with health clubs, fitness professionals, runners and exercisers nationwide.
Equinox Turns 25 With New Locations, Upcoming Hotel Brand
The New York City-based fitness club company will open 10 new clubs by year’s end, plans to expand to 100 by 2018 and will launch its first hotel in 2019.
Rollerblade To Sponsor Northshore Inline Marathon
The inline skating event takes place Saturday, September 17, along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
MLB Opens Pop-Up Location In London
The location in the Covent Garden district is the league’s first standalone retail space in Europe.
Wolverine World Wide Completes Debt Refinancing
The resulting capital structure is expected to meaningfully benefit the company, with estimated interest savings of $30 million through 2020 and more flexibility as a result of more favorable terms for use of cash.
Sealskinz Hires National Accounts Manager Going Into Interbike
Brendan Collins, previously with bike and outdoor accessory manufacturer Seattle Sports Company, will join Sealskins at Interbike.
VF Corp. Eurobond Issue Fetches A3 Rating
Moody’s Investors Service assigned a provisional A3 rating to €850 million in unsecured notes VF Corp. wants to sell, citing a record of sustained organic growth.
