2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (187+ words) Proven in-boot technology evolves into a versatile performance solution, B-Tek Thermal Insole Baffin, a recognized leader in technical footwear and apparel, introduces B-Tek™ Thermal Insole, engineered to withstand diverse climates and maximize performance. Building on technologies proven in Baffin footwear,…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (936+ words) Lawrence said footwear was also Academy’s worst performing category in the quarter, with sales down 1 percent. However, footwear only accounts for 20 percent of Academy’s sales and strength in sporting goods and outdoor are helping offset the footwear weakness. Lawrence said…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1092+ words) Most industry watchers believed the trade channel would see a reinvigorated business based on each receiving new allocations of Nike and Jordan product over the last year. It turns out a downturn in lifestyle athletic may trump a Jordan release....

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (116+ words) Caleres Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that topped guidance, but sales fell short as Famous Footwear’s comps declined 5.9 percent due to a later back-to-school season and weakness in lifestyle athletic footwear. “We’re operating in an environment that remains dynamic, but our…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (391+ words) Brooks Running signed elite athletes across a number of team sports – including NFL wide receiver Cooper Kupp, WNBA forward Maddy Westbeld, and Premier League footballer Oscar Bobb – as global ambassadors to join its many ambassadors within the sport of running....

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (549+ words) UBS in a report said it remains “bullish” on the running footwear category despite investor concerns over a pullback in athletic footwear largely traced to weakness at Nike. Analyst Jay Sole believes Nike’s problems are “company-specific” and not a reflection…...