Foot Locker, Inc. said it will continue its comprehensive partnership and education program with Pensole Footwear Design Academy through 2016. As a part of its commitment to delivering the freshest most innovative sneakers...
The Walt Disney Company's board of directors has elected Mark Parker, the president and chief executive officer of Nike, Inc., as a director, effective immediately. The selection marks Parker's first board appointment outside of Nike....
Under Armour has become the official outfitter for the Yale University beginning in 2016. This marks the brand’s first all-sports partnership with an Ivy League Institution. As part of the multi-year partnership, Under Armour will exclusively design and supply the footwear, apparel and accessories for...
J.C. Penney Co. Inc. reported comparable store sales for the combined nine-week November and December period rose 3.9 percent over the same period last year, which equates to a 7.6 percent two-year stack of comparable store sales for the same time period. ...
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Karl-Anthony Towns has partnered with The Salvation Army to host a shoe drive to help those in need of new shoes. Through Friday, Jan. 29, Towns is inviting all fans to bring new and unused shoes to the Target Center Box Office....
Vida Shoes International Inc., the New York City-based owner of Jambu footwear, launched JSport, a new proprietary label and addition to its family of global and domestic footwear brands....
Altra launched the Altra IQ powered by iFit, a smart shoe for runners at CES 2016. The shoe is available to demo at iFit, located at booth #73914 in Sands Expo Center, known as Tech West....
Rocky Brands, Inc. announced it has received an order to fulfill a contract to the U.S. Military to produce “Temperate Weather” combat boots. The contract includes a minimum purchase amount of $13.0 million with the entire order projected to ship between March and October 2016....
Hudson's Bay company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gilt Groupe Holdings, Inc. for $250 million in cash, subject to customary requirements. This transaction reflects HBC’s ongoing focus on advancing its all-channel model while continuing to grow its successful off-price business through the integration...
Under Armour Inc. is launching a line of connected fitness products, including a smart shoe and two models of wireless headphones. The products piggyback off Baltimore-based Under Armour's (NYSE: UA) big bet on fitness tracking technology, a play that the company sees as the future...