The Great Mulligan
As kids, it didn’t matter what game we were playing—touch football, street hockey, whiffle ball, ping pong, Horse, running bases, tag—if a key play determining
Greg Dutter
Back to Work
Are we ready for a rebuild renaissance? As America emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, work brands are expecting a bull market in the years ahead—so long as there are enough skilled laborers to do the jobs.
Superfeet Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Insole maker Superfeet has agreed to a partnership with the private equity firm Westward Partners. The Seattle-based firm assumes majority ownership effective immediately. The two
Dearfoams Names New Brand President
Dearfoams, a division of RG Barry, has named Jocelyn Thornton as its new brand president. The hire is expected to solidify the Columbus-based organization’s progression
Skechers Signs German Soccer Legend to Endorsement Deal
Score another high-profile athlete endorsement deal for Team Skechers: Michael Ballackone, one of Germany’s top-scoring midfielders of all time. The three-time German Footballer of the
Caleres Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Jennifer “Jenny” Olsen has been named Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for Caleres. Olsen, who will begin on June 28, will oversee all brand marketing for
‘The Fowl Life’ and Thorogood Announce Partnership
Chad Belding of “The Fowl Life” adventure series on the Outdoor Channel is proud to announce that he and his team has partnered with Thorogood
Rack Room Shoes Partners with ‘Military Makeover with Montel’ to Honor Disabled Marine Veteran
Rack Room Shoes partnered with Lifetime TV’s Military Makeover with Montel to support disabled military veteran Michael Daniels and his wife, Heather, on its newest season. While
Stadium Goods and Christie’s Team Up for Second Air Jordan-Themed Auction
Arguably the most influential athlete of all time, Michael Jordan carries a legacy that still resonates both on and off the court. Hence, Christie’s and
FDRA’s New Leadership Team Takes Office
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America’s (FDRA) new executive leadership team is now in place to guide the business and trade association over the
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