Running Insight - October, 2006
Matching Up Consumers and Retailers Online
Mike Orban makes matches between runners who can’t give up their favorite style of shoe and retailers who have excess inventory. Orban, a former Saucony rep and retailer who has been in the running business for 30 years, operates www.myrunningshoe.co...
Gribble Opens Third Store
Garry Gribble’s Running has just opened its third store in the Independence Commons(IC) Shopping Center in Independence, Missouri. This gives Garry Gribble’s locations in the west, central, and now in the eastern part of Kansas City. IC is a strong...
Princeton-Metro Deal is Off
The Princeton Running Co.purchase of Metro Run & Walk, reported in Running Intelligence last month, is off. In a statement e-mailed to Running Intelligence, Lea Gallardo, the owner of Metro said:We both agreed that it was in the best interest of a...
Asics Introduces Technical Walking Shoes Designed For Consumers with Diabetes
Asics has introduced two models of walking shoes that target people with diabetes who need to exercise to better control their illness. The Gel Cardio and Gel Assist, which will ship for the spring 07 retail season, both offer several key desig...
Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. to Introduce Copper Sole Hosiery
Aetrex, the New Jersey based footwear and insole company plans to introduce socks with copper sole technology. The antimicrobial properties of copper have been known for thousands of years. It is used today as a fungicide and bactericide treatment. Y...
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