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Russell’s Multibrand Strategy Hits Its Stride
Russell Corp. has emerged as an industry powerhouse, racking up big sales and profit gains, and developing a…
Polo to Buy Its Footwear License
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. is buying its footwear license from Reebok International Ltd. for $110 million in…
Good Sports
A slew of designers are adding their names and talent to sport lines, adding fashion to function from the…
Sportswear Brands Now Playing in Video Games
It appears on every PlayStation and Xbox video screen sooner or later: the dreaded "Game Over." But…
Holiday Luxe Shines at D&A
NEW YORK — Glitter and glam were in abundance at the Designers & Agents Annex show, which wrapped up its…
Skirting the Issue
Skirts have long been a staple in tennis and golfwear, but now they've become popular in running, biking and…
Lotto Bets on North America
NEW YORK — Lotto Sports Italia is taking a chance on the U.S. market.
The Montebelluna, Italy-based activewear
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Brand Flagship Lands in SoHo
NEW YORK — The new Adidas sport performance flagship on the corner of Broadway and Houston Street here is the…
Adidas Raises Profile in U.S.
The decision by Adidas to build a giant flagship in Manhattan signifies the athletic company's commitment to…
KangaRoos Jumps Into Apparel
Following up on its revival in footwear, KangaRoos is hopping into apparel with its first line for young…
Spring Roll in Activewear
Spring has reached full blossom in the activewear field and stores are seeing brisk sales of fashion-oriented…
Kappa Women’s Coming to U.S.
NEW YORK — Kappa is the latest European sports lifestyle brand to step up its presence in the American…
Wacoal’s Sport Story
Intimate apparel specialist Wacoal is starting to seriously play outdoors with its Wacoal Sport Science Corp…
Apparel Boosts Reebok Sales
Reebok International Ltd. saw signs of a turnaround in its apparel business, as first-quarter worldwide…
Performance Items Driving Sport Chains
Athletic retailers are at the front of the retail field and the pace is expected to continue this year…