Featuring Apple Watch Series 2 & Exclusive Nike Sport Bands, This is the Easiest Way to Run Customization is a tap away with the seamlessly integrated Nike+ Run Club app. San Francisco and Beaverton, Ore. — Today, Apple and ...
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The U.S. Senate passed a defense bill with language requiring the Pentagon to buy US-made athletic shoes for military recruits. ADVERTISEMENT The legislation is expected to benefit Boston-based New Balance, which has three factories in ...
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Athletic brands continue to increase their share of what U.S. teenagers' spend on apparel, according to new research from the investment bank Piper Jaffray. Piper Jaffray's 31st semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens research survey found ...
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New Balance and New York Road Runners (NYRR) announced a new multi-year agreement that features year-round engagements with NYRR events, programs and youth running initiatives, including becoming the Official Athletic Footwear and Apparel ...
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Skechers USA Inc. claimed a partial victory Thursday in its patent infringement dispute with Nike Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary Converse Inc. relating to the Converse Chuck Taylor shoe. In October 2014, Converse sued Skechers in ...
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361 Degrees USA, the athletic footwear manufacturer, introduced their new marketing campaign for 2016 titled “Fast & Soft” and featuring a new mythical character, “Sheepa.” The unique new visual campaign will focus ...
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Dick's Sporting Goods reported adjusted earnings per share rose 10 percent in the third quarter, coming in at the lower end of its guidance. Same-store sales inched up 0.4 percent. The retailer also lowered its EPS and same-store guidance ...
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Implus, parent company for several brands including Yaktrax, ICEtrekkers, Sneaker Balls, Sof Sole and DryGuy, recently signed Verde Brand Communications as its official brand communications agency. Verde will assist Implus with their media ...
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Adidas reached an agreement to continue its partnership with North Carolina State. Adidas will guarantee the university at least $6.45 million per year in retail product and financial considerations to the Department of Athletics, more than ...
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Athletic footwear and apparel maker Adidas has announced an unprecedented partnership with basketball superstar James Harden of the Houston Rockets. One of the NBA's most prolific scorers and recognizable players begins the long-term deal ...
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The SportsOneSource Group today reported that U.S. Sport Footwear sales increased in the mid-single-digits for the 4-week fiscal month ended August 1 (Fiscal July). The Athletic Footwear side of the business easily out-performed the outdoor ...
Nike has reached an agreement in principle with the University of Michigan to become the Wolverines’ official athletic footwear, apparel and equipment provider to 2027, with an option to extend the deal to 2031. In a statement, Nike ...
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Athletic footwear maker Skechers has cited reports in The Wall Street Journal and Money.com that said the company has moved ahead of competing footwear brands Adidas, New Balance and Asics to secure the number two brand share position in ...
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The U.S. Senate Finance Committee passed legislation Wednesday evening that wlil give President Obama trade promotion authority, or TPA, a necessary step for his administration to conclude negotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). ...
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Nike Inc. reported earnings rose 16.0 percent in its third quarter ended Feb. 28, to $791 million, or 89 cents a share, versus Wall Street's consensus target of 84 cents. Sales rose 7.0 percent to $7.46 billion. Sales on a currency-neutral ...
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