“As a third-generation shoe maker and millennial CEO, I was shocked to discover the hidden, wasteful side of the footwear industry. I saw the need to develop Third Oak as an attractive, affordable and conscious brand that is responsibly Made in the USA to empower our generation.” — Sara...
“Air Max Sneakers have been a sneaker-head favorite since 1991, and we thought an Air Max Day contest would be a fun way to celebrate these sneakers and engage with Hibbett Sports customers and followers on Instagram,” said Sarah Sharp-Wangaard, vice president marketing, Hibbett....
“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...