Recently, Boston-based New Balance took a swipe at the Obama administration by announcing its opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement. Interestingly, the company’s change of position is not based on the merits of the TPP...
Under Armour boss Kevin Plank, 43, could effortlessly rattle off the average weight (192 pounds), night’s sleep (six hours, 38 minutes) and run distance (4.2 miles) of men his age — and not just for personal reasons....
In the direct-to-consumer world, the Greats Brand has found better fortune than many of its start-up peers. The Brooklyn, N.Y.-based e-commerce brand has managed to find its niche in the highly competitive sneaker world by producing high-quality, low-cost footwear that appeals to a wide social...
The program, which is a vital part of the Foot Locker Foundation, Inc., honors twenty outstanding student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, school and within their communities with $20,000 to support their college dreams. ...
Brooks Running Company promoted Mike Billish to VP of U.S. sales, and Marc Misiewicz to director of national accounts. In his new role, Billish will oversee the leadership team that manages footwear, apparel and accessory sales throughout the country. Misiewicz will now lead Brooks’ key...
Family footwear retailer Rack Room Shoes has celebrated a culture of giving back for decades. Operating under the German ownership of The Deichmann Group, one of the largest privately owned footwear retailers in the world, the company commits to year-round charitable initiatives that span local,...
Puma reported a 3.7 percent gain in first-quarter sales with growth across all segments. Net earnings improved 4.0 percent and the company retained its . Kering, the brand's parent, reported the basic details of Puma's results last week....
VF Corp' earnings slid 9.9 percent in the first quarter to $260.3 million, or 61 cents a share, but exceeded Wall Street's consensus target of 59 cents. The company retained its guidance for the year. Among its major brands on a currency-neutral basis, The North...
Under Armour has extended its partnership with Bryce Harper, one of baseball’s brightest young stars. At 23 years-old, Harper has already established himself as one of the game’s hottest players on the rise, and earned the National League’s Most Valuable Player award after hitting .330...
Wolverine Worldwide reported second quarter earnings on an adjusted basis slid 18 percent but both revenue and earnings exceeded expectations. Said said Blake W. Krueger, Wolverine Worldwide's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. Adjusted financial results exclude restructuring and impairment costs. References to underlying...