Running
Exclusive: Brooks’ CEO Explains Why the Brand Is Sticking Solely With Running Shoes
Brooks CEO Jim Weber said the brand wants to get people moving via technical products, an athleisure push and…
<b>Under Armour</b> Announces Updated Smart Sneaker Collection
The march towards an augmented athlete continues as Under Armour gears up for their new collection of smart…
<b>Foot Locker</b> Supports NYC Marathon with ‘Five Borough Challenge’
Foot Locker is gearing up for the New York City marathon with the announcement Wednesday of its ‘Five Borough…
<b>Mizuno</b> Promotes Mark O’Brien to COO
Sports footwear and apparel brand Mizuno announced Thursday the promotion of Mark O’Brien to the newly…
Report: Running Shoes are 38% <em>Cheaper</em> Online on Average
More bad news for brick-and-mortar retailers locked into MSRPs pricing structures. A new study by RunRepeat.co…
Nike Introduces <b>Flyease</b> for Basketball & Running
Nike is expanding the Flyease, a construction originally designed last year for wearers who have difficulty…
Merrell Partners with Mountain Runner Joseph Gray
Merrell added top American mountain runner Joseph Gray to its team of brand ambassadors. Gray will test and…
Asics Ends 25-Year Run as NYC Marathon Sponsor
After 25 years as the TCS NYC Marathon official footwear and apparel partner, Asics announced Monday that it…
Nike Opens First Running Concept Store in Tokyo
Nike has just opened the doors to its new running concept store in the heart of Tokyo, right next to one of…
Pentland Invests in Running Brand Tracksmith
Pentland Group, makers of Lacoste, Hunter and Kickers, is expanding into running by investing in Boston-based…
From Road to Trail: 6 Performance-Packed Shoes to Know
The trails and roads are calling. Running USA reported in 2014 there were a total of 28,000 running events in…
Strong Sneaker Market Bodes Well for Back-to-School Retailers
Will strong mid-year sales for athletic footwear result in a positive back-to-school season? All signs point…
Tune Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Back Smart Insoles
Tune, an insole measuring runner’s biometrics, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $100,000 by…
Adidas Has a 3-Prong Plan to Gain Market Share
The Adidas Group mapped out a five-year plan to grow its football, running and Originals categories at an…
Adidas and Spotify Play Music Matchmaker for Runners
Instead of runners listening to music, music will listen to runners. Adidas has partnered with Spotify to…