Under Armour plans to open a 1.3 million-square-foot e-commerce distribution and warehouse facility at Sparrows Point in Baltimore County, as part of the Tradepoint Atlantic redevelopment project. The facility will open in 2018....
The Finish Line Youth Foundation awarded $144,093 in grants for the second quarter of 2016. The 17 grants will help organizations in 12 states that focus on healthy lifestyles, youth development and special needs....
The Brazilian flip-flop company will gain dedicated retail presence in Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Hollywood, develop exclusive products themed to Universal’s properties and receive select marketing and promotional rights for Universal Parks and Resorts. ...
Li & Fung Ltd., a Hong Kong-based consumer goods design, development, sourcing and logistics company said its performance in the first half of the year reflected the challenges of the retail and economic environment, which resulted in a sales decline....
Čech, who announced his international retirement in July, will become the lead Puma goalkeeper in the Premier League. He joins former FIFA World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon and current European champion Rui Patricio in promoting Evopower gloves and boots across retail and communication activations. ...
Birkenstock will no longer sell on Amazon.com, nor with third-party merchants that do business on the site, beginning January 1. Should other active-lifestyle brands also exit the world’s largest marketplace? Birkenstock officials said a rampant increase in counterfeits and overall unauthorized selling on the website...
Two Ten offers assistance and financial support to those affected by the severe floods in Louisiana and fires in California. We are providing crisis relief including financial assistance, counseling, and information and referral services for eligible footwear industry employees. If you need help with costs...
The company issued a statement saying, “At Nike, diversity is about acknowledging and valuing our differences and appreciating that everyone brings unique experiences, perspectives and ideas to the team. Investing in our employees to unleash their potential translates into a pipeline of new ideas, methods...
As footwear brands diversify their sourcing chains, factories around the world are facing new demands and issues according to a report released by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. The annual footwear factory survey asks workers and factory owners to weigh in on the...
With all the focus on trade this election cycle, one trade deal in particular has come under the spotlight. German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel over the weekend alluded to the fact that the European Union and U.S. trade deal is on the rocks, saying that...