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Saucony Introduces Childhood Obesity Run App

This September, in support of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Saucony, Inc. has introduced Saucony Run4Good, the running industry’s first-ever iPhone app dedicated to battling childhood obesity. With every mile, runners will be earning m

Spy Inc. to Fire 20 to Reduce Operating Costs

Spy Inc. will lay off 20 employees, including its EVP of sales and operation, and convert back to a distributor model in Europe in an effort to reduce its revenue breakeven point by the end of the fourth quarter…

Vibram Appoints GM of Vibram FiveFingers and Finished Goods, NA

Vibram announced its promotion of Michael Martin to general manager of Vibram FiveFingers and Finished Goods – North America. Martin previously served as vice president. In addition, Vibram has promoted senior retail marketing associate Michael O’B

RECALL: 3,800 Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags

Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Shelburne, Vt. and its Canadian distributor reissued a more detailed recall of the Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags, citing a leak in the airbag's cartridge that can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death a

Macy’s Same-Store Sales Up 5.1 Percent in August

Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.8 billion for the four weeks ended August 25, an increase of 5.7 percent compared with total sales of $1.7 billion in the four weeks ended August 27, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were

Champs Sports Launches e-Zine for Teens

Champs Sports is launching a new app-based e-zine called SWAG (Stylish Ways to Acquire Game), giving teen athletes and fans an inside look at the lives and interests of their favorite athletes and the people who influence sports culture…

Genesco’s Q2 Earnings Soar with Addition of Schuh

Genesco Inc. reported sharply higher earnings on a 15 percent increase in net sales for the second quarter ended July 28. The increase reflected the addition of Schuh Group as well as comparable store sales increases of 2 and 6 percent at the The Lids Spo

SIA Begins Distributing Marketing Kits to Snowsports Dealers

SnowSports Industries America will be sending a free and easy-to-use advertising and marketing guide to more than 3,000 snow sports specialty managements across the country and Canada this week to help them build effective marketing programs and drive tra

Brooklyn Cruiser’s Partners with Another New York City

Commuter bike company Brooklyn Cruiser has partnered with NU Hotel Brooklyn to offer guests bikes for exploring the neighborhood, beginning in September. New York City's boutique hotels have been adding complementary bicycles for their guests in rece

Bakers Footwear To Sell 52 Stores to Aldo in Restructuring

Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. announced a broad series of actions designed to restructure its business for improved results, liquidity and long-term growth. The plan will streamline the company’s operations to focus solely on its Bakers brand through

Ewing Athletics To Relaunch

Ewing Athletics, the basketball shoe company founded by former New York Knick's star Patrick Ewing, is relaunching…

Finish Line Appoints VP, Digital Technology

The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Harvey Bierman has joined the company as vice president, digital technology. Bierman has more than 20 years of retail experience, including an extensive background in the footwear industry. He comes to Finish Line afte