Running

7/8/2026 |  How On Is Tapping Into ‘The Movement Class’ and Why Running Is at the Center of the Strategy (Footwear News)   Sixteen years after cofounders Olivier Bernhard, David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti came together to start On, the Swiss athletic company has defied the odds and become one of the athletic footwear industry’s most formidable brands. But can the momentum continue? 

7/6/2026 |  Nike’s Running Business Is a Definitive Bright Spot, but Some Market Watchers Want to See More Growth (Footwear News) Nike‘s running business has been a bright spot, but analysts still want to see more from the brand.
During the fourth-quarter conference call Tuesday, chief executive officer Elliott Hill said “Running grew $5 billion — $1 billion over the last five quarters, and we gained five market share points.”

7/2/2026 |  Ryka Releases its Most Performance-Forward Women’s Running Shoe to Date (SGB UPDATE) Ryka footwear, owned by Caleres, the parent of Famous Footwear, has launched the Windswift LX, said to be the female athletic footwear pioneer’s most advanced and performance-driven running shoe. Building on its legacy as the No.3 walking brand and No. 10 Performance Brand in the United States as measured by a third party research firm, Ryka said its latest innovation represents a powerful new stride into the competitive running space.

6/29/2026 |  Judge: Transgender Runner's Discrimination Lawsuit Against RPI Can Proceed (Athletic Business) A New York state Supreme Court judge has ruled that a transgender sprinter's lawsuit against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute can move forward in a narrowed capacity.

6/16/2026 |  Faves Expands For Athletes to Build Their Brands (RUNNING INSIGHT) Faves, the platform that allows athletes to turn their performance years into ongoing, lifelong business ventures, recently launched its upgraded platform that provides new offerings aimed at strengthening connections between athletes, brands and fans. Initially launched into Beta in early 2026, the full global launch allows current and former athletes to capitalize on Faves’ network of brands and sponsorship opportunities