Kevin Bailey has been named Global Brand President, Vans. Bailey will continue reporting to VF’s Chairman, President and CEO, Steve Rendle and serving on the company’s Executive Leadership Team.

Sperry has introduced Sperry Sport, a new collection of footwear the brand says is “engineered for performance and designed for outdoors enthusiasts.” Designed for a wide range of activities on the water and the shoreline, the collection, launching this month...

Keds has launched two new styles in its limited edition Decades Collection. Inspired by the glitter-dusted 70s, the Women’s Double Decker Wave Glitter ($54.95) and Demi TRX Mid Metallic Canvas ($79.95) are part of the brand’s larger Decades collection...

It’s official. Lululemon is in the footwear business. First hinted at in 2019, the brand’s entry into making its own footwear became official yesterday with the unveiling of its debut women’s running shoe, Blissfeel.

In a letter sent yesterday, the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) urged the Biden administration to eliminate tariffs on shoes until the Fall. The FDRA says it is making the request “to directly reduce the rising prices that are impacting working class families.”

Yesterday, OrthoLite officially introduced Cirql, the first-ever EVA plastics-free, recyclable and compostable midsole foam with an end of life solution. It is the first-ever midsole foam innovation from OrthoLite.

Foundation Wellness, the Wadsworth, OH-based manufacturer of insoles and orthotics, recently acquired Doctor Hoy’s Natural Pain Relief, a topical analgesic company focused on safe and natural pain-relieving products.

Brooks Running reports that its global revenue exceeded $1.11 billion in 2021, an increase of 31% percent year over year. It’s the first time the Seattle-based company has reached $1 billion in annual revenue.

Canadian-based, family-owned footwear brand Kamik has hired industry veteran Gillian Meek as its new CEO. Meek’s 20-plus years of industry experience includes her most recent role as president of Keds, where she helped lead a global turnaround for the brand.

This week, the Conservation Alliance, along with more than 24 outdoor industry companies, put out a statement urging Emerald Expositions not to move the Outdoor Retailer trade show to Utah.

The Running Industry Association (RIA) will host Runchella 2022 in Chicago this May. The in-person event, open to RIA members, will be held May 16-19 at the Westin Michigan Avenue. Runchella 2022 is designed for owners, buyers, key staff and brand personnel in the run specialty channel.

CEP Compression has launched its Run Sock 4.0 featuring new advancements in quality and style. The sock features graduated compression, and is designed to improve comfort with better foot padding and enhanced ventilation thanks to a blend of breathable materials.

Alison Bergen has been named CEO at Earth Shoes, replacing Mark Parsley, who has departed the company. Bergen joins Earth from Aerosoles, where she served as CEO.

Keen’s upcoming Fall 2022 line of footwear includes a focus on versatility and sustainability, as well as a nod to the rising trend of digital nomads, reflecting today’s evolving workforce and those “working and playing on the move.”

Comfort, technology, performance and style all come together in these new standouts.

The new Equipe Atomo performance running shoe from Diadora is ready to make a splash at run retail. And with its accompanying “Postcards from Italy” campaign, the brand aims to elevate and celebrate its Made in Italy story.

In our recent trip to The Running Event trade show, held in December, brands and retailers we spoke to were upbeat, and the show floor was buzzing with positive vibes. Here are a few new trends, products and technologies on our radar for the year ahead.

Shining a light on innovative eco initiatives from around the outdoor industry — from hardgoods to packaging and beyond.

In the run-up to next month’s Winter Olympics, which begin on Feb. 4 in Beijing, China, U.S. snowboarding star Shaun White is launching his own brand, Whitespace, exclusively with outdoor retailer Backcountry.

Denmark-based footwear firm ECCO Sko A/S has appointed Tom Berry as president and CEO of ECCO USA. Berry assumes responsibility of this new role immediately.

On the road, on the trail and beyond, these performance styles add some spice to the outdoor and running space.

Working? Chilling? Dressing up? Dressing down? These product picks get the job done in any situation.

Gold Medal Service Award winning retailers weigh in on the key challenges they have faced over the past several months, including supply chain, inventory and staffing issues. And they discuss how they are finding solutions.

New year, new takes on the red-hot casual sneaker style trend. Whether for light workouts, walks around the block, kicking it on the couch or at the office, these new styles combine a cool factor to go along with innovative tech.

In a message sent last week to the industry, Outdoor Retailer trade show organizers confirmed their intent to hold the show as scheduled in-person later this month.