Oxbow reinvents itself
Last November Matthieu Bazil took control of Oxbow with two missions: to target the younger market at its core and to develop internationally.
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Skechers ups investment in Ireland
The American footwear label just signed an agreement with ‘Shuz 4 U’. Between now and the end of the year, the short-term objective is to open the first two Skechers shops in Ireland.
Patagonia Europe takes over its shoe distribution
Wolverine World Wide, licensed by Patagonia Footwear, announced the transfer of Patagonia shoe distribution to the outdoor-clothing label’s European branch in Annecy, France
Global rise in football product sales
From the moment the 2010 World Cup starts, similar to during the last World Cup in 2006 when sales of football boots and clothes noted a 13% increase in Europe, all sales of football...
Ambush marketing gives Nike leg up for World Cup
Nike Inc may not be a World Cup sponsor, but the athletic clothing and shoe giant is the top brand online for consumers tuned into the world's biggest soccer tournament.
Forzani Group swings to adjusted first quarter profit
Forzani Group rebounded to a first-quarter adjusted profit from a loss on brisk sales of Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics licensed products and spring categories at the biggest sporting...
Puma looks to football in Africa
Puma wants to reduce the distance between themselves and the two sports leaders, Adidas and Nike. Jochen Zeitz, CEO of the brand, subsidiary of PPR, explains Puma's links to Africa and...
Anta Sports says fourth quarter orders up 25 percent; shares jump
Chinese sports brand Anta Sports Products Ltd said that it had recorded order book value growth of more than 25 percent for the fourth quarter of 2010.
JJB Sports turnaround to take three years
Struggling British sportswear retailer JJB Sports said its recovery would be neither quick nor easy, as it posted a wider full-year loss that reflected a haemorrhaging of sales in 2009.
Americans prove world-beaters in tennis fashion show
It's been eight years since America produced a French Open women's champion, but they're proving winners when it comes to turning heads with their wacky wardrobes.
Hibbett first quarter tops estimates; raises fiscal 2011 profit view
Hibbett Sports Inc reported a quarterly profit that surpassed market estimates on strong footwear and apparel sales, and raised its profit view for the current fiscal year.
Small and mid-cap stocks slip as Dick's weighs on retailers
Small and mid cap stocks fell as Dick's Sporting Goods joined a number of other retailers casting doubt on the consumer recovery with cautionary forecasts for the future.
Split taken over by Life Distribution LLC
The skate clothing brand Split has been taken over by one of its co-founders, Dave Patri, and his company Life Distribution. A male collection is expected for summer 2011 with ladieswear...
Nike says revenue to jump over 40 percent by 2015
Athletic gear giant Nike Inc expects its revenue to rise more than 40 percent to $27 billion by 2015, helped by demand for its namesake athletic merchandise and fast-growing brands like...
Steve Madden first quarter profit lags; raises 2010 revenue view
Steven Madden Ltd posted a quarterly profit that narrowly missed Wall Street estimates, hurt by higher costs, but the shoe maker raised its outlook for full-year revenue.