FDRA | Andy Polk

02 Jan Adidas Calling All Creators … Let’s Create

Posted at 11:23h in FDRA

“The rules of sport are not defined. We believe in the power of writing your own rules, but it will take those who think differently and are confident enough to make it happen...

02 Jan Birkenstock CEO Rails against Amazon Over Knockoffs

Posted at 11:20h in FDRA

“The truth is that Amazon makes money with these fakes,” Reichert told the German-language Spiegel news weekly, according to the the AFP (Associated French Press). “As far [as] we’re concerned, Amazon is an accomplice.”...

02 Jan Mastercard SpendingPulse: Retail Sales Grew 4.9 Percent This Holiday Season

Posted at 11:13h in FDRA

This is the largest year-over-year increase since 2011 and a further indication of consumer confidence. Online shopping also saw large gains of 18.1 percent compared to 2016, boosted by a late season rally....

02 Jan Stephen Curry Squares Off Against Malaria

Posted at 11:10h in FDRA

On New Year’s Eve, Under Armour and Stephen Curry, who serves as the Global Ambassador for the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign, will release a limited-edition Curry 4 Low colorway to support the fight against malaria....

02 Jan Adidas Signs First Female Pro Skateboarder

Posted at 11:09h in FDRA

Adidas welcomed Nora Vasconcellos to its roster of pro skateboard ambassadors, representing its first-ever female rider....

22 Dec Tecnica Finds New Equity Partner

Posted at 10:59h in FDRA

The Zanatta family and Italmobiliare have finalized the deal whereby Italmobiliare becomes a shareholder of Tecnica Group, the maker of outdoor footwear and ski equipment....

22 Dec The North Face Files Lawsuit Over Gander Outdoors Trademark

Posted at 10:58h in FDRA

Camping World acquired Gander Mountain earlier this year in bankruptcy proceedings and decided to rebrand the business to Gander Outdoors before relaunching it. The first Gander Outdoors reopened in Lakeville, MN in mid-December....

22 Dec L.L.Bean Explores Blockchain Applications For Outerwear With LOOMIA Smart Textiles

Posted at 10:57h in FDRA

The companies will explore how data from LOOMIA-enabled L.L.Bean apparel can assess the extended use and performance of the outdoor retailer’s products, and provide valuable insight on the use rate of products returned under L.L.Bean’s 100% satisfaction guarantee....

21 Dec Jim Calhoun加盟Hologenix

Posted at 10:26h in Chinese, FDRA

他取代了共同创始人Seth Casden的职务，后者是前首席执行官。这样，Casden就能把重心落在销售、科学和发明上了。Calhoun在Hologenix董事会的官衔得以保留，他最近的一份职务是Converse的总裁兼首席执行官；Converse是一家完全归NIKE, Inc.所有的子公司。...

21 Dec VF被选为美国最公正的一家企业

Posted at 10:25h in Chinese, FDRA

VF的董事长、总裁兼首席执行官Steve Rendle说，“被评为美国最公正的一家企业，VF感到很荣幸。不过，得到认可绝不是我们的最终目标。...

Author: Andy Polk