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 quarter of fiscal year 2015. The company is committed to executing against its long-term strategy of ...
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 a total consideration of $280 million, most of which will be paid in cash with the remainder ...
Tags: footwear brands, Sporting Goods
Nintendo confirms the release dates for two new Wii U titles, Splatoon and Mario Party 10. During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed Mario Party 10 would be available on March 20 2015. Splatoon won't be out until May on an ...
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German producer of warp knitting technologies, Karl Mayer is launching two new machines for 3D warp-knitted textiles in China. Karl Mayer has invited specialists to an open-house event scheduled for January 22 and 23, 2015 and the new ...
Atlas Snow-Shoe Company has expanded its race team to include the new Atlas Adventure Team, which will include brand enthusiasts from both U.S. outdoor and snow sports industries in 2015. The Atlas Race Team has been at the forefront of ...
The 9th annual The Running Event (TRE) held in Austin on Dec. 2 to 5 played host to 872 retailer buyers from 24 countries, representing 368 unique ownership groups, up 12 percent from 2013, according to show organizers Formula 4 Media. ...
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Reebok announced a new partnership with acclaimed hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar. Reebok and Kendrick together hope to inspire and empower youth through programs designed to provide a positive alternative to the streets. Their shared goal ...
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BASF has entered into a definitive agreement to fully acquire the business and assets in Taiwan and Mainland China of Taiwan Sheen Soon (“TWSS”), a manufacturer for thermoplastic polyurethanes (“TPU”) adhesives base ...
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Shoe Carnival Inc. exceeded its net sales, comp store sales and earnings guidance in the third quarter thanks to strong sales of fashion boots, the roll out of national advertising, the addition of new brands in its women's department, and ...
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The latest installment of "The Hunger Games" features stars Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth in military boots designed by Naot. The Dafna Scout style, a vegan shoe made of canvas and rubber soles, retails for $90 and will be ...
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Warrior Sports, Inc. said it disagreed and was "disappointed" with the decision by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) to void the NOCSAE certification for the Warrior Regulator lacrosse helmet. ...
Brown Shoe Company reported third quarter earnings rose 21.2 percent to $33.1 million, or 75 cents per share. Revenues rose 3.8 percent. Wholesale segment sales jumped 18.2 percent with both Healthy Living and Contemporary Fashion ...
The cast of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1" is busy promoting the latest installment of the successful film franchise. See whose shoes were best on— and off— the red carpet. Jennifer Lawrence wore Aquazzura's ...
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At last night's CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, shoes were celebrated as never before. For the first time, a footwear designer took home the trophy. Paul Andrew, who won FN's Launch of the Year in 2013 for his women's creations embedded ...
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse announced Kristen Picard as the company’s new director of marketing and Brittany Moeller as the company’s new women’s buyer. Picard will lead the development and execution of strategic ...