In early 2016, Invista will launch a new campaign for its Coolmax and Thermolite fiber brands, which are widely used by athletic and outdoor apparel and footwear brands. The Embrace The Elements campaign reflects the new brand positioning ...
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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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L.L.Bean Inc. will open its third Ohio store in fall of 2016 at The Kenwood Collection, a mixed-use development located adjacent to the Kenwood Mall in Kenwood, OH, just outside of Cincinnati. The 15,000 square-foot store will feature an ...
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New Balance said it will be launching the first running shoe with a 3D printed midsole. Through an exclusive collaboration with 3D Systems and their newly developed elastomeric powder, DuraForm Flex TPU, New Balance has made significant ...
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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Vibram is taking aggressive steps to prevent the counterfeiting of its products, specifically Vibram FiveFingers. “We will not tolerate counterfeiting of the Vibram brand,” states Mike Gionfriddo, CEO of Vibram USA. “The ...
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Asics America Group, which includes the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, reported that net sales increased by 3 percent in the third quarter of 2015 and grew 8.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Asics America Corporation, which ...
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released the full text of the Trans Pacific Partnership on Thursday, providing the sporting goods industry its first opportunity to vet the details of the potentially historic trade agreement. ...
This year, BASF is presenting its new polyurethane (PU) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio for work and safety shoes at the A+A 2015, the international trade fair for occupational health and safety in Düsseldorf. From ...
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Stadium Goods an e-commerce site for sneaker enthusiasts, as well as the opening of stores in downtown Manhattan for buyers and sellers. Stadium Goods is the brainchild of co-founders John McPheters and Jed Stiller, who have backgrounds in ...
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Top Countries/Regions Importing Knitted or Crocheted Apparel & Accessories, from Jan. to Dec. 2014 No. Import Country/Region Import Sales (Thousand USD) Year-on-Year ...
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