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sgbonline.com > pressrelease > baffin-enters-aftermarket-insole-category-with-new-launch

Baffin Enters Aftermarket Insole Category with New Launch

2+ day, 21+ 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,…...

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sgbonline.com > zumiezs-q2-losses-expand-on-footwear-weakness

Zumiez’s Q2 Losses Expand on Footwear Weakness

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (323+ words) Zumiez Inc. reported a wider loss in the second quarter ended August 1 on a modest decline in sales, reflecting continued weakness in footwear and reduced in-store traffic. Comps were down 2.1 percent. Back-to-school sales have continued to run soft. Results were…...

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sgbonline.com > rothys-obtains-injunction-against-mia-shoes-over-design-patents

Rothy’s Obtains Injunction Against MIA Shoes Over Design Patents

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (202+ words) Rothy’s, Inc. announced that it received a judgment from the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware that bans rival shoe maker MIA Shoes, Inc. and three retailers, DSW, Stitch Fix and Famous Footwear, from “making, selling, advertising or…...

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EXEC: Famous Footwear Sees Shift from Lifestyle Athletic Pushing Q2 Comps and Margins Lower

3+ day, 23+ 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....

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Famous Footwear’s Q2 Dragged Down by Late BTS Season, Lifestyle Athletic Softness

4+ day, 7+ 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…...

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sgbonline.com > puma-hires-nike-veteran-to-lead-sports-marketing

Puma SE Snags Nike Veteran Steve Cecchini to Lead Sports Marketing

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (145+ words) Puma SE has appointed Steve Cecchini, formerly at Nike, as its new senior vice president, sports marketing, effective October 1, 2026. He will report directly to Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld. In his new role, Cecchini will further develop Puma’s sports marketing organization,…...

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4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (107+ words) Famous Footwear’s Q2 Impacted by Later BTS Back-to-School season, Softness in Lifestyle Athletic Caleres Inc. reported earnings topped guidance in the second quarter, but sales fell short as Famous Footwear’s comps fell 5.9 percent due to a later back to school season…...

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sgbonline.com > exec-ubs-issues-bullish-note-on-running-footwear-despite-nikes-woes

EXEC: UBS Issues ‘Bullish’ Note on Running Footwear Despite Nike’s Woes

4+ day, 23+ 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…...

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sgbonline.com > nike-to-be-kicked-off-the-sp-100-on-september-21

Nike To Be Kicked off the S&P 100 on September 21

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (132+ words) Nike Inc. will be removed from the S&P 100 index as part of a "quarterly rebalance" designed to keep the index representative of the largest U.S. mega-cap companies by market capitalization. will be removed from the S&P 100 index as part…...

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sgbonline.com > hobokens-stans-sport-centers-retail-store-to-close-after-eight-decades

Hoboken’s Stan’s Sport Center’s Retail Store to Close After Eight Decades

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (525+ words) Stan’s Sport Center, a Hoboken institution for eight decades, will close its retail storefront at 528 Washington St., although the business will continue providing schools, teams and organizations with uniforms and gear throughout the region. Owner Danny DeCongelio announced the closure…...