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27 Jan Media Reports Progress in West Coast Port Talks 

Posted at 16:54h in Home, Latest News, Sourcing, West Coast Ports

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The International Longshore (ILWU) and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have reached a tentative agreement on the maintenance and repair of truck...

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27 Jan The Footwear Industry’s Statement on Ambassador Froman’s Testimony Before Congress

Posted at 16:42h in Home, Latest News, TPP News

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Today, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) spoke on behalf of the footwear industry regarding Ambassador Froman's testimony on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)...

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27 Jan Under Armour Appoints SVP of Footwear 

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Under Armour announced that Peter Ruppe has joined the organization’s executive leadership team as senior vice president of footwear, effective immediately. In this position,...

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27 Jan Adidas Group Again Top Employer in Germany and China

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The Adidas Group has again been recognized as an employer of choice in Germany and China. The German magazine Focus has this year again named...

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26 Jan Gap Inc. to Shutter Piperlime

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Gap Inc. has decided to close its Piperlime brand, including the online platform and single store in New York, by the end of the first...

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23 Jan Adidas Agrees to Sell Rockport to Berkshire/New Balance Partnership

Posted at 09:47h in Home, Latest News, Retail

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The Adidas Group entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Rockport business to a new entity formed by Berkshire Partners and New Balance for...

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22 Jan Skechers Launches Central Eastern Europe Subsidiary

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Skechers USA, Inc. is transitioning its business in Central Eastern Europe (CEE) from third-party distributors to a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Skechers CEE, Kft. Skechers...

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22 Jan Under Armour Expands Partnership with Jordan Spieth

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Under Armour announced a comprehensive, 10-year partnership extension with professional golfer Jordan Spieth. Spieth, who joined the Under Armour family in 2013 upon turning professional...

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21 Jan Deckers Brands Moves M&A Expert Lafitte to COO Role

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Deckers Brands, which owns the Ugg, Teva, Sanuk, Ahnu and Hoka One One brands, has appointed David E. Lafitte chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb....

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21 Jan Brooks Reaches Half a Billion in Annual Sales

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Brooks Running posted a 15 percent increase in revenue growth year-over-year in 2014, reaching a half a billion dollars in annual sales. ...

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