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09 Jun MAY 2014 Athletic Footwear Executive Summary

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Sales for May gained in the low singles in dollars and were essentially flat in units, resulting in an increase in average selling price in...

06 Jun Retail sales up 4.3% in May

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Major chain stores posted a 4.3% sales increase in May compared with the same month a year earlier in figures released Thursday, beating analysts' expectations...

05 Jun FFANY365, the footwear industry’s new online wholesale marketplace, gains early traction

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In less than three months since launching, over 3,000 footwear retailers have already engaged more than 100 footwear brands participating on the site. "The future...

05 Jun Skechers Signs PGA Tour Champion Matt Kuchar

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“Aligning with Matt is key to our overall growth strategy for the Performance Division and we know he will play an integral role in building...

05 Jun Brooks Survey: Running Increases Sex Appeal

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To celebrate National Running Day, Brooks Running Company connected with runners across the country to find out what its favorite sports means to others. The...

05 Jun RG Barry Gets Second Buyout Offer

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R. G. Barry Corporation's board of directors is evaluating an alternative to its planned merger with affiliates of the private equity firm Mill Road Capital....

04 Jun Kwik Tek Acquires Synergy Sports Snowshoe and Traction Brands

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Kwik Tek Inc., manufacturer of Airhead and Sportsstuff watersports products, based in Denver, CO, has acquired Synergy Sportz, which manufacturers Yukon Charlie’s and Sherpa...

04 Jun Deckers Licenses Teva’s Kid’s Wholesale Business in US

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"We look forward to using our leading position in the children's footwear marketplace to benefit the Teva brand," said Robert Campbell, founder and chairman of...

04 Jun NIKE Makes Changes

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Nike, Inc. announced a number of general management changes within key Geographies and Categories across its global business. The changes are designed to continue to...

04 Jun Americans to spend $7 billion less on dads than moms this year

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Spending has been down for all holidays this year compared to last, including Valentine's Day, Easter and Mother's Day, as the lack of solid improvement...