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Foot Locker Opens New Herald Square Flagship
Athletic retailer Foot Locker opened a new flagship location at Herald Square in New York City on Tuesday. Foo…
What’s an Athletic Shoe Anyway? The Footwear Industry Wants to Know
Taylor Swift might not be an athlete, but according to the U.S. government, her branded Keds sneakers are…
Foot Locker’s Q2 Beats Wall Street Expectations
New York-based athletic giant Foot Locker beat Wall Street expectation in its second quarter. On Friday, Foot…
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Gucci, Puma Help Lift Kering to “Very Good” Quarter
Kering reported its earnings for the first half of the year and credited growth in its luxury and sport…
<b>Kmart</b> Launches New Sport Shoe & Athleisure Brand
Kmart is hoping to get a piece of the profitable athletic footwear pie with the launch of a new athleisure…
Under Armour Inks Record $280 Million Dollar Deal with UCLA
College athletes still might not be getting paid, but players at UCLA will at least be able to enjoy one perk…
Athletes Pay Homage to Kobe Byrant on “Mamba Day”
As NBA star Kobe Bryant gets ready to retire for good, Nike is paying tribute to one of their star athletes…
Rihanna’s Attitude-Laden Trainers for Puma Offer Fashion, Function
After making waves last year with her signature Creepers, popstar Rihanna is giving fans a taste of what they…
Bolstered by Retro Designs, US <em>Athletic Footwear</em> Industry Up 8% in 2015
2015 was a strong year for the athletic footwear category, which continued to grow thanks to collective…
Adidas Ups Profit Outlook as Sales Exceed Targets
Adidas Group topped its earnings targets for 2015 and the athletic wear retailer said its sales and operating…
Nike Reveals Design for World Headquarters Expansion
Nike’s ambition doesn’t end with its plan to reach $50 billion in annual sales by 2020. The athletic giant…
Sneakers4Funds Offers Schools Cash for Kicks
Funds2Orgs, the U.S.-based shoe drivie fundraising enterprise founded by Wayne Elsey, announced the launch of…
Adidas Names New CEO, Hainer to Exit Early
Adidas is looking for a clean break from its long-standing CEO Herbert Hainer. The German sportswear and…
Finish Line to Close 150 Stores, Names Sam Sato CEO
The Finish Line, Inc. experienced a hit in sales in Q3, ended November 28, 2015, resulting from supply chain…
Nike Files Patents for Smart Sneakers and Flyknit Customization
Nike isn’t wasting any time getting started on new products for 2016. The company issued two patents at the…