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11 Jul Asics Becomes IPC Official Supplier

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced Asics as an official supplier until the end of 2020 in an agreement that will benefit a number of...

06 Jul ABG Completes Acquisition Of Nine West And Bandolino

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Through this purchase, ABG increases the company’s footwear and accessories business to over $2 billion in global retail sales, further establishing the company’s position as...

05 Jul Cutting-Edge Innovation … W.L.Gore 3D Fit Sock Technology

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The innovation behind design and technology starts with collaboration, developing new materials, testing their capacities, discovering shortcomings or potentials and identifying big questions about form,...

05 Jul Nike CEO Mark Parker On Company’s Digital Progress

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“Our digital offense is transforming Nike from how we connect with consumers to how we deliver products,” Parker said on Thursday afternoon’s earnings call with...

05 Jul Rockport To Seek Approval Of Sale To Charlesbank

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The Rockport Group LLC, which filed for bankruptcy on May 14, announced that, after completing a court-approved marketing process, the company intends to complete the...

29 Jun Does The Online Tax Ruling Even The Playing Field?

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Many brick-and-mortar retailers hailed the Supreme Court’s ruling late last week that finally gave states the authority to require online retailers to collect sales tax....

28 Jun Running Rebrand: Fleet Feet Refreshes Logo, Drops ‘Sports’ From Name

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“We’re a brand 42 years in the making—or as we like to say, 42 years of a lot of sleepless nights,” Fleet Feet CEO Joey...

28 Jun Fabric Technology … New Releases From Polartec And Black Diamond

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Every couple of months we receive word of the latest and greatest in fabric technology that will be an industry change-agent. And for the most...

28 Jun Exceeding Expectations At Retail … Fila Axilus Energized

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Fila introduced the Axilus Energized, pictured here, in March—a lightweight, flexible cutting-edge shoe for purchase at tennis specialty retailers in the U.S., on line at...

22 Jun Foot Locker Partners With NBA Draft Prospects On Campaign

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The spots feature upcoming Young and Ball, who are shown selling Foot Locker-exclusive T-shirts designed by acclaimed streetwear designer Don C, available for one day...