“We are excited to have Michael join the DC family in this capacity,” said Mike Jensen, DC Shoes global GM. “He is passionate, forward thinking and strategic with a proven track record in invigorating brands and aligning organizations for growth.”...
“This year is a special one for us, a chance for the entire Saucony family to reflect on the achievements of the past 120 years, and to celebrate our relentless dedication to the sport of running,” said Amanda Reiss, chief marketing officer of Saucony....
Auburn was established in 1863 and is the global leader in leather laces. Lisa Howlett, Auburn’s longstanding owner, will join the ISA team as the Auburn Brand Ambassador and will assist in taking the company to the next level by integrating Auburn into the ISA...
“Hunter has long been regarded for its impeccable design aesthetic, rich heritage and playful spirit, and based on our research, it’s a brand our guests know and love. So a pairing between our two brands made perfect sense,” said Mark Tritton, executive vice president and...
All figures quoted are in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated. As well, the company provided an update on the scheme implementation deed with Boardriders, Inc., under which it is proposed that Boardriders will acquire all of the shares in Billabong, other than those already owned...
Reebok announced the appointment of Todd Krinsky as general manager, Reebok Performance Business Unit. Krinsky will lead this newly created business unit, which consolidates Reebok’s Running and Training business units. He will report to Reebok President Matt O’Toole....
The Creation Studio brings together teams driving key areas of the business including footwear apparel, equipment, marketing, digital and commerce. Asics now holds a significant bicoastal presence in the U.S., in both Irvine, California and Boston....
“The Vibram Sole Factor Tour encourages local customers to re-sole their favorite footwear as a net positive for sustainability efforts while also supporting local businesses.” — Allon Cohne, chief marketing officer, Vibram USA...
“Gatherings like this can be a model for the future. They look to bridge across local, state and federal stakeholders to create a sense of shared mission and responsibility,” said REI CEO Jerry Stritzke....
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dick’s Team Sports HQ announced a multi-year, strategic partnership with Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA), a member of US Youth Soccer and one of the largest state associations, with over 170,000 players, coaches and administrators....