Nike Inc. announced its intention to accelerate investment in advanced footwear manufacturing in the United States, if a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPA) is passed and finalized. In a statement put out Friday, hours before President Barack Obama is to speak at the company’s Beaverton, OR headquarters,...
“We applaud both committees for passing Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation with a strong, bipartisan vote. TPA is critical to finalizing and passing the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a free trade agreement that will greatly benefit American consumers and footwear companies. Our industry paid almost $2.7 billion...
Today, the British Footwear Association (BFA) and the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced the establishment of a strategic partnership designed to enhance the cooperation of footwear companies in the U.S. and in the U.K. As part of the partnership, the two...
"We are encouraged that Senator Hatch and Senator Wyden have introduced bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation in Congress, moving the debate on trade forward," said Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) President Matt Priest. ...
Adidas and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), organizer of the Boston Marathon, announced the launch of the Boston Marathon RunBase in partnership with Marathon Sports, Inc. The Adidas exclusive community experience will open mid-April just steps from the finish line. The initiative is the first...
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, added six new triathletes to its growing roster of pros. The athletes include former Ironman world champion Leanda Cave, Danielle Mack, Lauren Goss, Josh Amberger, Kevin Collington and Drew Scott. Pro triathlete Rachel McBride also returns to...
Oofos, the maker of recovery footwear, more than doubled its international business over the past year. The company reported that 15 percent of its overall business is now coming from international markets compared to only 6 percent of its total business in 2013....
Phoenix Footwear, the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 increased 28.0 percent to $5.6 million...
Under Armour has signed Memphis Depay, one of the most promising young footballers in the world, to an endorsement deal. The winger, currently the leading goal scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie, starts his multiyear partnership with the brand immediately....
Crocs, Inc. hired David Thomson as senior vice president, general manager, of the company's Asia, Africa and Middle East region. In this newly created role, Thomson will oversee all sales and operations in the region and work closely with Crocs' leadership to execute against the...