Functional fitness has grown to be more than a quick-burning trend, constituting at least a portion of most fitness users overall exercise plan. Sports athletes are doing functional drills, as are hikers, outdoorists and dreadmill devotees. With the diversification of training came the need for...
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) is showing an interest in purchasing Ethiopian Shoes for the US market. The 11 executive members of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), an association that represents 80 percent of the country’s footwear market, visited ...
BEARPAW, a global leader in fashion footwear for men, women and children, is moving into the apparel sector with the launch of a new line of outerwear. The brand debuts this month showcasing a range of jackets in multiple styles and fabrics for both...
The US Federal Trade Commission wants to control the patent trolls. On Thursday, the FTC released a report on patent assertion entities -- companies that make money by acquiring patents and then cutting licensing deals or suing accused infringers....
You have one week to get Nike’s self-lacing shoes…if you’re lucky. Nike’s much-hyped, limited edition self-lacing sneakers are being released this month via raffle drawing. Only 89 pairs were made for distribution. On October 4, 2016, the raffle opened, with tickets purchasable on nike.com/mag and...
The Foot Locker Foundation, the charitable arm of Foot Locker Inc., launched its 2016/17 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program. The program, now in its sixth year, awards $20,000 college scholarships to outstanding student athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports,...
The Skechers Foundation set a $1.5 million fundraising goal for its eighth Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk — an annual event to support children with special needs and education. Media sponsor NBC4 will join returning presenting sponsor Nickelodeon and a team of celebrities...
Ugg has extended its rewards program to its customers nationwide. Coined Ugg Rewards, the program offers incentives for customers to engage with the brand in a number of ways....
Columbia’s search for two new directors of toughness is open to European applicants for the first time, with the position based out of the U.K. The two candidates awarded the position will embark on a nine-month adventure around the world to test Columbia’s range of...
The Asics Tiger brand was revived as the third Asics pillar brand back in January 2015, to target the global sports lifestyle market. Inspired by retro athletic shoes, Asics Tiger continues to grow with trendy designs and collaborations with famous domestic and overseas sneaker boutiques....