Oregon's largest city is often depicted as a hipster haven of countless brewpubs, indie bookshops, knitting circles and artisanal coffeehouses. But alongside the cyclists, vegans and gardeners is a hub of athletic brands, contractors, headhunters, retailers and marketing agencies that have transformed Portland into a...
Varsity Brands, a portfolio of brands that promoting student experience and participation while celebrating athletic and academic achievement, appointed Matthew E. Rubel as CEO. Founder Jeff Webb will remain active in the business as Chairman of the Board....
Each year brings new challenges and opportunities to footwear retailers and manufacturers. For the first time in years, denim sales are up and yoga pant sales are down. Smart shoe technology and 3-D printing are standard parts of the industry vernacular and the largest generation...
On a very busy Super Tuesday, Reebok is challenging the presidential candidates to run one mile in 10 minutes or less. If they do, Reebok will donate $50,000 to a health-related charity of that candidate’s choice....
“We are very excited about this new alliance with Under Armour,” said New York Cosmos Chief Operating Officer, Erik Stover. “We share many of the same brand values, including ambition and innovation. Under Armour is one of the fastest growing performance brands in the world...
Once the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, Sports Authority filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday and said it will close 140 stores, nearly a third of its locations, over the next three months....
Native Shoes, makers of lightweight, unique-design footwear, has appointed Michael Belgue as creative director and VP of marketing, effective immediately....
Under Armour will open a Brand House store at Disney Springs, which is part of Florida's Walt Disney World Resort. Disney announced the addition of Under Armour as part of 28 new store openings coming to Town Center, a new shopping center at Disney Springs....
Rocky Brands Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a share repurchase program of up to $7.5 million of the company’s outstanding common stock, no par value per share. The share repurchase program is expected to be completed over the next 12...
Asics America Corp. appointed consumer marketing veteran and California native Roeya Badri Vaughan as vice president of marketing. She most recently vice president, Global Sun at Oakley....