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09 Feb Cardhardt, Converse, Costa and Lululemon Achieve Cult Status

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The Gathering recognizes spectacular brand, marketing and consumer loyalty achievements. The exclusive two-day event pays homage to the courageousness of a highly select group of...

09 Feb Asics Launches Running Challenge

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Asics Corp. launched its annual global search for amateur runners to join its #BeatTheSun community and take part in the “Asics Beat the Sun” challenge,...

08 Feb Skechers Extends Contract with Meb Keflezighi

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Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA Inc., extended its contract with world-class distance runner, Meb Keflezighi. Keflezighi will continue as brand ambassador for Skechers...

08 Feb Finish Line Appoints COO

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The Finish Line has appointed Melissa Greenwell as EVP and COO, effective Feb. 28. Greenwell currently serves as the company's EVP and chief human resources...

08 Feb U.S. Athletic Footwear Industry Grows 8 Percent to $17.2 Billion in 2015, NPD Group Reports

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The U.S. athletic footwear industry grew by 8 percent in 2015*, generating $17.2 billion and marking one of the best performances the industry has had...

05 Feb How to Prepare For a 3-D Printed Footwear Industry

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The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) anticipates 3-D printing will be the industry standard in 15 to 20 years. The process is being...

05 Feb Top EU Court Says Regulation On Footwear Partially Invalid

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The European Union's highest court found Thursday that a regulation imposing an anti-dumping duty on leather footwear imported into the EU from China and Vietnam...

04 Feb Nike Awards $1.6M in High School Grants

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Nike, Inc. and the Nike School Innovation Fund awarded a total of $1.6 million in grants to 71 Oregon high schools. Since 2007, the Nike...

04 Feb Historic TPP Trade Deal Signed

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The United States and 11 other nations signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement Wednesday amid a range of protests in member countries—including in front...

04 Feb U.S. Signs Off On Trans-Pacific Partnership

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership has been officially signed by its 12 member nations in a ceremony in Auckland, New Zealand, but the historic trade deal has...