Zilyan, a Turkish shoe manufacturer, has acquired the Italian brand Lumberjack (more in Shoe Intelligence)
ASICS is building a dedicated facility in Kobe for elite athlete footwear and rapid prototyping, due to open in December 2027.
Rising costs, tightening compliance and market shifts are forcing brands to rethink development. A system-based approach changes the rules of the game.
A federal judge has invalidated Nike’s Flyknit patent claims, overturning a March jury verdict and $355,450 fine against Lululemon.
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