Athletic Canvas Powers Famous Footwear’s Q1 Pickup
Aided by a strong pickup in April at Famous Footwear and strong performance by its wholesale brands, Brown Shoe Inc. reported a better-than-planned first quarter and slightly raised its outlook for the year. The strength in canvas was said to be coming fr
Under Armour and Cruz Azul Announce Multi-Year Partnership
Under Armour and Cruz Azul, Mexico's defending champion, announced their new partnership at a press conference in Mexico City…
Smith Optics Parent Upgraded by Moody’s
Moody’s has upgraded The Safilo Group’s long-term corporate credit rating from ‘B2’ to ‘B1’, reflecting both the company’s diminished refinancing risk, following its recent bond issue, and its stable operating per
Athletic Dealers of America Moves Into New Executive Office
The Athletic Dealers of America (ADA) team buying group has moved into its new executive office in Viera, FL…
Under Armour Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of Fight Night
Fight For Children and Under Armour announced a new multi-year partnership that designates Under Armour as the presenting sponsor of Fight For Children's annual Fight Night, including this year's 25th anniversary of the fundraising event…
Highline United Group Announces CEO Departure
The Highline Group announced that Rick Paterno will step down as CEO effective June 6 for personal reasons and to spend more time with his family…
Soles4Souls Adds Two Footwear Industry Veterans to Board
Soles4Souls, Inc., the not-for-profit, added Trevor Masson, director of key account sales for New Balance, and Nancy Youssef, VP, international for Genesco, Inc. to its board…
PacSun Releases New Golden State of Mind Campaign
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. revealed the debut of a new Golden State of Mind campaign designed to support the brand position…
Fred Segal Appoints CEO
Sandow, owner of Fred Segal, has partnered with equity investor Evolution Media Partners (Evolution), and has hired veteran retail chief Paul Blum to lead the expansion of the iconic California lifestyle brand…
Dick’s SG Plans Openings for Lawrence, KS; Culpeper, VA; and Arden, NC
Dick's Sporting Goods will be holding grand-opening celebrations from June 6 to June 8 at three locations in Lawrence, KS; Culpeper, VA; and Arden, NC…
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes The Mountain Air as a Retail Member
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance added The Mountain Air in San Luis Obispo to the organization as a retail member…
Mountain Khakis Appoints Great Lakes Rep
Mountain Khakis signed on with Cody Prudoehl for Great Lakes representation…
USDA Launches New Conservation Initiative
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow to launch a new conservation initiative with an focus on public-private partnership. The new program promises to go beyond traditional government efforts to a
Icebreaker Founder and CEO and Executive Chairman to Swap Roles
Icebreaker Founder Jeremy Moon is handing over the CEO title to Rob Fyfe, who has served as executive chairman of the New Zealand apparel company’s board for nine months. A former CEO for Air New Zealand who joined Icebreaker's board in 2012, F
Belle International Sees China Slowdown
China's biggest shoe retailer Belle International Holdings Ltd reported net profit rose 1 percent to RMB 5.16 billion ($827 million) for the 14 months ended Feb. 28. Its CEO said the macroeconomic outlook for the next two years is not optimistic.”…
