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EXEC: Puma SE Taps Nike Vet Marcia Dos Santos to Run Core Business Unit
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (189+ words) Dos Santos most recently served as VP merchandising women’s, EMEA at Nike but has held a number of roles at company over the last 20 years, including a three-year stint in Beaverton. Puma SE has appointed long-time Nike EMEA veteran Marcia…...
EXEC: Dass Group to Close Argentina Footwear Factory, Affecting 150 Jobs
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (218+ words) Dass Group, the Brazilian-based manufacturer of athletic footwear and apparel, announced plans to close its footwear manufacturing facility in Eldorado, Misiones Province, Argentina, leading to the layoff of 150 workers. According to World Footwear, Dass Group said the action “stems from…...
EXEC: Top Asia Footwear Factories Continue Shipments Slide in June 2026
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (326+ words) Two of the top athletic and outdoor footwear manufacturing giants in China and Southeast Asia posted declines in footwear shipment value in June 2026 as Yue Yuen posted a low-teens decline for the month, while Feng Tay saw revenues dip in…...
BSN Sports/Adidas to Outfit Sport Clips Stylists
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (207+ words) SGB Media Online BSN Sports/Adidas to Outfit Sport Clips Stylists BSN Sports and Adidas reached an agreement to supply hair stylists at Sport Clips Haircuts with Adidas-branded apparel nationwide. The multiyear partnership includes tees, jerseys, and lightweight performance layers…...
Nuyarn and Unknown Runner Partner in Trail Running Apparel
5+ day, 31+ min ago (164+ words) Nuyarn Technologies, a leader in high-performance yarn and fabric innovation, is proud to announce its partnership with Flagstaff, Arizona-based Unknown Runner, creator of purpose-built merino performance apparel for trail runners. “We are excited to see Unknown Runner utilize Nuyarn to…...
Nike to Replace Puma as Outfitter of Club Deportivo Guadalajara
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (327+ words) Nike reached a long-term agreement to replace Puma as the sponsor and kit supplier to Mexico's Club Deportivo Guadalajara, also known as Chivas de Guadalajara. Nike reached a long-term agreement to replace Puma as the sponsor and kit supplier to…...
Nike Partners with French Albion for European Distribution of Nike ACG
1+ week, 48+ min ago (270+ words) Nike Inc. has appointed French Albion to distribute its recently relaunched ACG Outdoor Collection across key European outdoor markets. has appointed French Albion to distribute its recently relaunched ACG (All Conditions Gear) Outdoor Collection across key European outdoor markets According…...
Nike Sued by 7-Eleven Over Colorways
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (308+ words) 7-Eleven filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against Nike over an upcoming Air Max 95 trainer that it says copies its trademarked “Tri-Color Mark.” The c-store giant claims it has used the orange, green and red stripe combination commercially since at…...
Rip Curl Parent Completes 1-for-25 Reverse Stock Split, Refinances Debt
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (212+ words) The New Zealand-based parent of Rip Curl, Oboz and Kathmandu reported that it has completed a share condolidation that involved a 1-for-25 reverse stock split. The company also said it completed the refinance of its existing debt facilities with NZ…...
Ryka Releases its Most Performance-Forward Women’s Running Shoe to Date
1+ week, 3+ day ago (187+ words) Women in sports are in the spotlight, and Ryka said it continues to champion female athletes by addressing a woman’s unique foot shape, muscle movement and build. The Windswift LX is designed around the Q Angle — the inside angle of…...