K-Swiss Global Brands (KSGB), a division of E-Land Group and owners of K-Swiss, Palladium, PLDM, OTZ Shoes, SUPRA Footwear (SUPRA) and KR3W Denim Co. (KR3W), appointed Christophe Mortemousque as brand president of Palladium. ...
Sperry announced its new partnership with SoftBank Team Japan, challenger for the 35th America's Cup, the prestigious sailing competition. Effective immediately, Sperry is the official footwear supplier for SoftBank Team Japan....
Clarks Americas Inc. has a new leader. Gary Champion, a 25-year veteran of the company, has rejoined as president, effective immediately. He replaces Geralyn Breig, who has left the company....
Foot Locker Inc. announced that its board of directors had authorized two capital allocation initiatives that together elevate investment in its business operations and provide additional returns to shareholders. First, the board of directors approved a $297 million capital expenditure program for 2016, a significant...
Kylie Jenner is officially team Puma. A week after reports surfaced that the reality star and budding fashion designer would be working with the brand, Puma officially confirmed the news in a statement Wednesday....
Social and digital fitness trends are having a profound impact on the sports industry. The growing popularity and emergence of programs and events such as CrossFit and The Color Run show that the consumer’s definition of fitness is evolving. While solo, gym workouts in the...
DSW Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ebuys Inc., an e-commerce off-price footwear and accessories retailer with a presence in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The transaction supports DSW's efforts to grow its market share within footwear and accessories domestically and internationally....
Converse said Geoff Cottrill, its chief marketing officer, will be leaving the company. According to a company statement, “Geoff Cottrill, Converse Chief Marketing Officer, will be leaving the company. We thank him for his many contributions to the Converse brand over the last eight years...
Kohl's Corp. is eliminating the positions of three executives - chief digital officer, senior vice president of store environment and development, and senior vice president of communications and public relations - as part of the reorganization, according to a reports....
Nordstrom has begun offering select men’s lifestyle socks from Smartwool in seven stores with Heartbreak Club pop-in-shops designed by Olivia Kim. Kim is the director of Creative Projects and most recognized for Space; a permanent shop-in-shop dedicated to emerging designers in a handful of Nordstrom...