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First billion dollar quarter in Under Armour’s history
Third quarter net revenue increased 28% reaching 1.20 billion US dollars. The company is raising its 2015 net revenue outlook to approximately 3.91 billion US dollars
Wolverine to close more Stride Rite stores
The Rockford-based footwear giant announced 25 Stride Rite stores are planned to close in 2016, bringing the total of closed stores to 200 and leaving 125 locations nationwide
Asics presents new partnership with Girls on the Run
Asics America Corporation has announced a new partnership with the transformational, physical activity-based youth development program for girls in third through eighth grade
Burton and New Balance present new collection
The two brands are working together on a limited-edition line of street-to-snow footwear, with three outdoor shoe styles and three snowboard boot styles
Skechers announces record net sales
The US-based athletic footwear brand announced financial results for the third quarter ended on the 30th of September. Record net sales of 856.2 million US dollars were registered, an increase of 27.0%
Skechers is the second favourite sneakers brand in the US
Nike still leads the list, but Skechers is now securing the second place ahead of other important sportswear and footwear giants
TPP is an exciting opportunity for the footwear industry in the US
The words are from Matt Priest, President of the FDRA, on a reflection about the recently announced Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), a free trade agreement between the US and 11 Pacific countries
Wolverine reports earnings in line with expectations
The US-based footwear giant reported financial results for the third quarter ended on the 12th of September. Revenue and earnings in line with forecasts
Nike in new partnership with Flex
The US-based sportswear giant has announced a partnership with Flex, a global manufacturer, to accelerate Nike’s vision to bring advanced innovation to its manufacturing supply chain
Nike sets target of 50 billion US dollars in revenue by the end of FY20
The announcement was made by the company during an investor's meeting, while providing an overview of its progress on key strategic initiatives to achieve sustainable profitable long- term growth
Nordstrom to hire 11 800 seasonal employees
The Seattle-based company announced a seasonal hiring activity for its Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores, and for its fulfillment centers to support Nordstrom.com, Nordstromrack.com and HauteLook
Skechers Foundation announces 1.2 million US dollars fundraising goal
The 2015 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk taking place on the 25th of October is the event behind the fundraising action
Under Armour announces departure of COO/CFO
The US-based company has announced that Brad Dickerson will be stepping down to pursue another professional opportunity outside of the athletic performance industry. The leaving date is set for early 2016
JD.com opens US office
China’s largest online direct sales company, has opened its first US facility, a new research and development center located in Silicon Valley
CCMP Capital to acquire Shoes For Crews
CMP Capital Advisors, LLC (CCMP) and Shoes For Crews confirmed they have entered into a definitive agreement under which affiliates of CCMP will acquire a controlling interest in the slip-resistant footwear company-
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