Molly Hanks Doyle, merchandising manager at Title Nine, and Joy Haizen, managing director, Anita USA, share their insights on the sports bra category.
Read MoreFrom elevated fabric tech to activity-specific design elements, there’s more than meets the eye in these performance apparel pieces designed with runners in mind.
Read MoreThere’s plenty of “wow factor” appeal to be found in trail running and light hiking footwear across the board in 2023. Brands are tuned in to consumer trends and leaning into tech. And there is increasingly a blurred line between some of the performance details in road and trail shoes.
Read MoreThose in the know are aware that must-have items for runners looking to be at their best include the greatest-fitting, super-functional, tech-savvy, socks and insoles. These socks and insoles deliver what’s needed on the run.
Read MoreSpecialty retail can be critically important on several fronts for running-focused gear brands. These standout products cover a broad spectrum of what runners might need for the run — before, during, or after.
Read MoreStan’s Fit For Your Feet, a Milwaukee independent footwear retail institution, rebranded its two New Balance Milwaukee stores as Goodmiles Running Company, establishing a new foothold in the retail run specialty segment.
Read MoreRunners who are training for that next big race require discipline and the ability to weather the elements and stay the course. The same goes for retailers. Here, specialty running retailers dish on business, brands and more.
Read MoreLast year, after 25 years as innovators in the outdoor industry, GCI Outdoor was acquired by Gathr Outdoors (previously the MacNeill Pride Group). With the acquisition, a new journey has begun, and the future has never been brighter. In addition to GCI Outdoor, Gathr is the parent company to other rising (and already shining) stars in the outdoor industry, including...
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