China shipped 9.54 million wearable devices in the second quarter of 2016, an increase of 13.2% from the previous quarter and up 81.4% from a year earlier, according to IDC's China Wearable Device Market Quarterly Tracker report. Shipments ...
Despite all the negative press that the Olympic Games have received, I can’t resist the draw of the drama, and hope, that they generate – from the spectacle of the opening ceremony to the dedication of the athletes and the ...
Manchester based packaging manufacturer Duo UK has received a contract to supply polythene packaging to Irish independent footwear retailer Donaghys Shoes. As part of the deal, Duo UK will be responsible for designing, manufacturing and ...
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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Hoka One One, the maximal cushion and minimal weight shoe that gained popularity among runners has also secured a strong presence in the tri world, being named the Official Running Show Sponsor of the Ironman U.S. Series for 2016. ...
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The Finish Line Inc. reported earnings for the fourth quarter before non-recurring items fell 11.6 percent to $36.5 million, or 83 cents a share. Earnings came in at the high end of its guidance calling for earnings between 78 and 83 cents ...
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Yue Yuen reported revenues rose 5.3 percent to $8.43 billion in 2015, led by growth in its network of retail stores. Net pProfits grew 17.9 percent Highlights Revenue up 5.3 percent to US$8.43 billion for the year ended December 31, ...
Shiekh Shoes, which has 136 urbran stores on the west coast, has acquired Karmaloop, the e-tailer specializing in streetwear, action sports and music-inspired apparel. In May 2015, Karmaloop, Inc. was acquired in bankruptcy proceedings by ...
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Newton Running signed Craig “Crowie” Alexander in a lifetime partnership with the recognized triathlete. Alexander is the 2008, 2009 and 2011 Ironman Triathlon World Champion as well as the 2006 and 2011 Ironman 70.3 World ...
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This week, Billy Langsworthy looks at why the toy space should be excited at some of the new VR tech being showcased at this year's Game Developers Conference. Oh, and there's a bit about a vagina speaker. You've been warned. This week, ...
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Arccos Golf, maker of GPS + Live Shot Tracking + Tour Analytics platform appinted Tom Williams to its senior management team as VP of marketing. In his new role, Williams will lead development and execution of Arccos’ global ...
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DSW Inc., as expected, reported earnings in the fourth quarter plunged 61.8 percent to $11.8 million, or 14 cents a share. Results came in ahead of Wall Street's average estimate of 8 cents a share. Comps inched up 0.8 percent in the ...
Tags: DSW, Roger Rawlins, Milestones, Achievements, Q4 earnings
Superfeet welcomed Linda Balfour as its new global director of marketing. This hire comes in conjunction with the brand launching a number of new products. Most recently, Superfeet launched insoles designed for hunting and lifestyle ...
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Hu Kaihong: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the news briefing held by the State Council Information Office. The Johannesburg Summit and the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation ("FOCAC") will ...
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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