At its Investor Day in Herzogenaurach, the Adidas Group presented its new strategic business plan called "“Creating the New,” designed to accelerating growth significantly. Revenues are projected to increase at a high-single-digit rate on average per year on a currency-neutral (c-n) basis until 2020 while...
Brown Shoe Co. entered into a licensing agreement with Diane von Furstenberg to produce and distribute a women’s shoe collection, which will launch to consumers for the Resort 2016 season....
Reebok and Les Mills, both pioneers in group fitness, are creating a series of one-day festivals that will see crowds of up to 6,000 people working out in unison at iconic venues across the world....
Hi-Tec Sports USA will donate 364 single pairs of shoes to National Odd Shoe Exchange, a non-profit organization that is a source of footwear for those requiring single shoes or pairs of differing sizes....
Saban Brands has added the Australian surf brand, Piping Hot, to its growing portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands. Piping Hot joins Saban Brands Lifestyle Group (SBLG), which currently includes Paul Frank, Macbeth and, most recently, Mambo....
Crocs Inc. released its 2014 sustainability report that showed progress around social compliance audits at its Asian factories and a reduction in hazardous emissions in the production process. The third annual report provides an update on the company's sustainability-related accomplishments and objectives in the areas...
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. entered into a wholesale license agreement for Genesco to design, distribute, and market G.H. Bass men’s and women’s footwear in the United States and Canada. The line will be shown to the trade this summer. First shipments are expected for the...
Astral, the maker of aquatic footwear, appointed Christie Dobso as its new VP of sales and marketing. Dobson joins Astral following 8 years at Patagonia where she was a top-producing sales rep servicing the highly-coveted Northern California territory. Dobson’s history with Astral CEO and...
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, announced an expanded version of their marketing initiative, "Try 'Em On For Sighs." Rolling out this week in select retail locations nationwide, the campaign rewards participants for trying on any pair of the brand's footwear and sharing their experience...
Columbia Sportswear Company's board of directors voted to expand the board to 11 members from 10 previously and elected banker Malia H. Wasson to serve in the newly-created position, effective March 19, 2015. ...