Scarpa North America this month added to its management team by creating the new position of Climbing Category Manager. To fill that post, Scarpa hired Mark Busby, a sales and marketing expert with extensive brand management experience in the rock climbing category....
Vibram appointed Rock Gear Distribution as its primary distributor for Vibram Finished Goods in Canada, with full transfer of the distributorship expected by January 2016....
In a show of support for local music artists, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh visited the Converse Rubber Tracks Studio in Boston at the company’s World Headquarters on Lovejoy Wharf....
Itochu Corporation said it expects to reach an agreement with K-Swiss Inc. on the acquisition of the exclusive rights to the import and distribution of footwear for the sports brand K-Swiss in the Japanese market....
Sole, the maker of insoles and sandals, hired Dry Creek Enterprises to represent California, Nevada and Arizona.Sole’s US National Sales Manager Matt Hughes said, “We love the enthusiasm Dry Creek brings to Sole.”...
3N2 has designed a Batman-themed cleat for Pittsburgh Pirate's A.J. Burnett to wear at the 2015 All-Star Game. The pitcher was named to the National League All-Star team for the first time in his 17-year career...
Skechers first TV spot starring legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will debut during the MLB All-Star Game which airs Tuesday, July 14 at 4 PM on FOX. Rivera will support Skechers Relaxed Fit footwear line....
Asics America Corporation announced that its entire collection of kids performance footwear has earned the Seal of Acceptance distinction by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). ...
Bates Footwear, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, has selected Acorn Woods Communications as its agency of record to provide strategic and creative marketing consultation as the brand launches a new line of motorcycle footwear in 2015....
“Becoming 100 percent employee-owned is a huge milestone for Superfeet,” explains John Rauvola, the company’s president, “It reinforces our long-term commitment to preserving our culture and values as we continue to grow as an organization.”...