Asics has opened access to the Asics Studio at-home workout app to anyone free of charge as part of its response to COVID-19. The mobile fitness app, powered by Runkeeper, offers on-demand workouts with trainer-led audio, curated playlists and visual cues. Asics said in a statement,...
On Saturday, Nike released a new advertising campaign to express the importance of social distancing during this time. “If you ever dreamed of playing for millions around the world, now is your chance,” the ad release across social media reads. “Play inside, play for the world.” The...
Oofos, the recovery footwear manufacturer, announced plans to donate more than 1,000 pairs of shoes to nurses and medical professionals across the country. The donation locations include Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Swedish Hospital in Chicago, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in Florida, Presby Cardiovascular Institute...
Deckers Brands said that after incorporating enhanced safety protocols, the company has resumed modified operations with limited capacity at its distribution center located in Moreno Valley, CA. The additional precautionary measures and social distancing procedures comes as Deckers Brands continues to review expert agency guidelines and...
Shoe Carnival Inc. reported net earnings more than doubled in the fourth quarter as same-store sales grew 3.2 percent. Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2019 Highlights Net sales of $239.9 million for the quarter and record sales of $1.037 billion for the fiscal year; Net income...
Under Armour pledged its support to help people affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. $1 Million Donation To Feeding America Under Armour is donating $1 million to Feeding America to support hunger relief efforts as a result of current school closures and quarantines. By partnering with Feeding...
Wolverine World Wide Inc. on Thursday provided a business update to highlight the company’s strong liquidity, supply chain stability, and agile business model in light of the challenging environment currently caused by the spread of Covid-19. “The safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities...
Amazon is stopping sellers from sending non-essential items to its U.S. warehouses until April 5 to make space for vital items needed by its customers during the coronavirus outbreak. The company is prioritizing five categories of goods which it calls essential products, and which shippers can...
According to a survey from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), nearly 75 percent of companies report supply chain disruptions in some capacity due to coronavirus-related transportation restrictions, and more than 80 percent believe that their organization will experience some impact because of COVID-19 disruptions. Of...
A coalition of trade associations—the National Retail Federation (NRF), American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)—issued a statement Tuesday on reports of forced labor in the Xinjiang...