According to an obituary provided by the Chesmore Funeral Home in Hopkinton, MA, Gorman was one of the original employees at Nike. He managed Nike's first company-owned retail store and sold shoes from the back of a Volkswagen van. In an 18-year career with the...
Under Armour, Inc. announced that its board of directors unanimously approved the creation of a new class of non-voting common stock, the Class C common stock. The move is designed to ensure founder and CEO Kevin Plank retains control over the company....
The strategic alliance puts the Swedish running company’s North American division in a prime position to connect with Xterra’s active, national audience of adventure seekers, weekend warriors and competitors via the Xterra America Tour of more than 100 off-road triathlons and trail runs held across...
Launched in spring 2015, the Artist Series blends well-crafted sandals with imaginative design to honor the artists who bring Teva footwear to life, creating wearable works of art. As the second collection in the series, National Forest reimagines the classic silhouette of the Original Universal...
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) by a vote of 219 to 211. The bill will head to the President’s desk if and when the House passes Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) in the coming days. ...
Greenpeace has dispatched staff on an expedition to seven mountains around the world to collect water and snow samples and test them for PFCs as part of its Detox Campaign, which has been urging outdoor performance brands to stop using the chemicals to waterproof their...
In this new capacity, Gass has assumed oversight of all of Kohl's merchandising, planning and allocation, and product development functions. She will continue to report to Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, chief executive officer and president. ...
Shoe Carnival, Inc. announced the launch of a new, complementary, small-market store concept. ...
“This partnership with Nike represents a new paradigm in the structure of our global merchandising business,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “As our exclusive oncourt apparel provider, Nike will be instrumental in our collective efforts to grow the game globally while applying the latest in...
Six years in, Vans Custom Culture continues to inspire creativity and individuality among high school students across the nation. Each year, Custom Culture has challenged them to create their own unique pairs of Vans for a chance to fund art education at their school. ...