Ecco’s 2019 Revenues Climb 3.8 Percent
Ecco reported a slight decline in earnings in 2019. Revenues rose from 3.8 percent to €1.36 billion from €1.31 billion. Net profits eased 0.8...
23 April, 2020
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FESI Survey Finds Significant COVID-19 Impact On European Sporting Goods Market
A survey from The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) of its members found 45 percent of the companies declaring a...
23 April, 2020
Bass Pro’s Johnny Morris Donates 1 Million Face Masks To Healthcare Workers
Convoy of Hope, a not-for-profit supporting disaster relief, announced Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris is personally donating one million FDA-approved ASTM Level...
23 April, 2020
Sporting Goods Leaders Rank High For Transparency
Adidas, Nike, VF Corp, Patagonia and Puma ranked among the world’s most transparent major fashion brands, according to the 2020 Fashion Transparency Index...
23 April, 2020
Retailers Urge Federal Pandemic Insurance Program Similar To 9/11 Terrorism Coverage
The National Retail Federation today called on Congress to pass legislation establishing a federal program that would help businesses obtain insurance coverage for...
23 April, 2020
Under Armour Names Lisa Collier As Chief Product Officer
Under Armour Inc. announced the appointment of Lisa Collier as chief product officer. With more than 30 years across global brand leadership, product development,...
16 April, 2020
Nike Names Ann Hebert VP, GM Of North America Geography
Nike Inc. announced senior leadership changes to continue accelerating growth in its flagship market. Effective June 1, Nike veteran Ann Hebert, vice president...
16 April, 2020
DSW To Open In-Store Shops Inside Hy-Vee Locations
Designer Brands Inc. in a new partnership plans to roll out several DSW shop-in-shops in Hy-Vee stores over time. The partnership will launch...
16 April, 2020
Brand Finance Report Sees Significant COVID-19 Impact On Apparel Sector
Nike retained its title as the world’s most valuable apparel brand, brand value up 7 percent, according to the Brand Finance Global 500...
16 April, 2020
VF Corp.’s Dickies Brand To Make 3.4 Million Isolation Gowns For Health Care Workers
Dickies, in partnership with its parent company, VF Corp., announced that it is further supporting the fight against COVID-19 in the U.S. by...
16 April, 2020
Pou Chen Corp To Suspend Vietnam Operations For Two Days
Pou Chen Corp., the world’s largest maker of athletic shoes, has been ordered to suspend production at its Pouyuen Vietnam business over COVID-19...
14 April, 2020
Superfeet Worldwide Offers Drop-Shipping and Robust Affiliate Programs
Superfeet has lived by this truth: “People first — together we are more than a company, we are a community,” which is why...
14 April, 2020
The North Face Commits $1 Million In Grants To COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
The North Face announced it will join in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with the donation of $1 million in grants through...
08 April, 2020
Puma Reopens First Location In Wuhan, China
Puma has re-opened its store in Wuhan, China, the city where the coronavirus was first reported. The company plans to re-open its five...
08 April, 2020
PVH Completes Sale Of Speedo North America Business To Pentland Group
PVH Corp. completed the sale of its Speedo North America business to Pentland Group, the parent company of the Speedo brand, for $170...
08 April, 2020
Consumers Shifting E-commerce Spending Toward Apparel And Footwear During Coronavirus Outbreak
Consumers in the U.S. are shifting their share of e-commerce spending toward apparel, footwear and accessories as the COVID-19 outbreak continues, according to...
06 April, 2020
Under Armour Announces COVID-19 Actions, Details 2020 Restructuring Plan
Under Armour Inc. announced actions it is taking to address the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the company’s Board of Directors...
06 April, 2020
Nordstrom Appoints Two New Board Members
Nordstrom Inc. announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Jim Donald, co-chairman of Albertsons Companies, Inc., and Mark...
06 April, 2020
Nike Announces Additional Round Of COVID-19 Donations
Nike Inc. will provide an additional $1.6 million to help local organizations meet immediate needs, such as food assistance and medical care, in...
06 April, 2020
Yue Yuen’s Revenues Expand 4.2 Percent In 2019
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd. recorded revenue of $10,105.4 million in 2019, representing an increase of 4.2 percent, compared with the previous year....
02 April, 2020
Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle Cuts Own Salary To $10K, Employees To Receive Regular Pay
Tim Boyle, president and CEO of Columbia Sportswear, will be reducing his annual salary to $10,000. The company plans to continue to offer...
02 April, 2020
Hoka One One Signs Jan Frodeno
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with Jan Frodeno, Olympic champion and three-time winner of the...
02 April, 2020
Saucony Run For Good Foundation Marks 15th Anniversary
Saucony marks the 15th anniversary of the brand’s Saucony Run for Good Foundation with the announcement of a new round of grant winners....
31 March, 2020
Asics Opens Access To Asics Studio Workout App
Asics has opened access to the Asics Studio at-home workout app to anyone free of charge as part of its response to COVID-19. The...
31 March, 2020
Keen Pledges 100,000 Pairs Of Shoes To Workers Affected By Coronavirus
Click on the image above or here to send free shoes to someone. … Dear KEEN Community, Together We Can Help In 2003, when we started KEEN,...
26 March, 2020