New Balance is growing our global retail footprint with thoughtfully designed spaces that bring our brand to life, and Lisbon, Portugal is now home to one of our latest openings. “We officially opened the doors to our brand-new New Balance store in the heart of Rua Garrett, one of the most iconic streets in Lisbon,” said Marco Alves, General Manager Retail EMEA. “From performance to lifestyle, we’re here to serve athletes and style-seekers alike with an elevated retail experience.” Every store integrates a curated product assortment that is elevated through visual merchandising and storytelling, reflecting our position of strength at the intersection of sport and culture. Whether you’re a style-savvy shopper or an athlete chasing your personal best, New Balance is creating intentional spaces where everyone can find inspiration.
We are thrilled to share that our very own Chris Davis (Global Brand President & CMO) has been named the #2 Most Influential CMO in the world by Forbes. Chris’ bold vision, creative leadership and deep commitment to our values continues to move New Balance forward in powerful ways, shaping how we show up in sport and culture across the globe. We’re proud to celebrate this recognition alongside the incredible teams that bring our brand to life every day.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Futures in Motion program, a collaboration between New Balance Foundation and Beyond Sport. This new multi-year initiative will champion active, healthy youth and bright futures through localized support and opportunities! Through a combination of grant funding, capacity-building tools and community engagement activities, this initiative seeks to empower youth while addressing their unique challenges. Initially launching in Australia, Japan and Poland, the Futures in Motion program will provide grants to NGO’s working to improve access to physical activity for local underserved youth while increasing the recipient organizations capacity to empower young people through sport. The program will expand to four more countries over the next three years, marking our continued investment in positive youth development and through sport. Futures in Motion marks an important milestone in the 40+ year history of New Balance Foundation by expanding their work into a new region and deepening our philanthropy in Europe. Learn more about Futures in Motion!
It’s an exciting time for New Balance’s growing apparel business! With a focus on building key franchises like the RC Bra and RC Short, our collaborative team is passionate about driving products that people will love and obsess over. Hear from Julie Pike, SVP of Global Apparel, on what’s energizing her and the team. There is no better time to join the team shaping the future favorites of New Balance apparel! Find your perfect fit and apply today!
At New Balance, we take a lot of pride in developing talent from within and believe career development is more than climbing a ladder. There are multi-directional and non-linear paths for associates to grow. When associates feel empowered to own their career path, performance and satisfaction thrive. We celebrate associates who have championed and supported internal growth by changing teams, departments and locations at New Balance. Heather Brown, a Production Manager in Maine, celebrated this month her 23-year anniversary with New Balance. Her journey with the brand began in 2002, when she performed all assembly operations and learned new skills that would later shape her approach as a successful leader. Her advice to associates looking to make their own internal career moves is simple. “Own your destiny. Seek feedback, take action and bid on opportunities that look appealing to you.” Interested in growing your career at New Balance? Explore our careers site and apply for an open role today!
It goes without saying that New Balance has a lot to celebrate this year. In recognition of our brand’s strength and position as a leader in the industry, we are honored to share that we recently took home the Company of the Year Award at the 2024 Footwear News Achievement Awards ceremony. From stellar sports marketing campaigns and strength in the running category, to major retail investments and global activations, we are proud of everything our teams have accomplished this year. Congratulations and thank you to all our associates who helped us earn this award! Check out this article by Footwear News spotlighting six reasons why our brand was chosen for this year’s award!
We focus on cultivating talent at all levels of the organization and commit ourselves to supporting and encouraging our associates' continued growth, no matter where they are in their career journeys. To support our associates in developing their careers at New Balance, we added a new feature in 2023, which allows associates to build personalized career profiles to highlight their skills and aspirations, select areas of business interest and receive notifications when we post new internal opportunities that match their preferences. Are you ready to advance your career with New Balance? Check out our latest open positions and explore our careers site!
The climate crisis is already impacting lives around the globe. Meaningful, collaborative action is needed. Learn more about the aggressive goals and priority pathways we’re pursuing toward a low-carbon future in our 2023 Sustainability & Impact Report. https://lnkd.in/eGgv5UBH
The climate crisis is already impacting lives around the globe. Meaningful, collaborative action is needed. Learn more about the aggressive goals and priority pathways we’re pursuing toward a low-carbon future in our 2023 Sustainability & Impact Report.
In a celebratory event honoring our longstanding commitment to domestic manufacturing, New Balance broke ground last year on the expansion of our athletic footwear manufacturing factory in Skowhegan, Maine. This month, New Balance associates gathered for a tour of the new space and signed a ceremonial steel beam that will be incorporated in the facility upon completion. For more than 40 years, New Balance has proudly supported the Skowhegan community in Maine, which is home to one of our five owned MADE manufacturing facilities in the U.S. We look forward to the opening of the 120,000-square-foot-single-story addition, which showcases our pride in the American craftmanship and innovation of our Maine associates. Check out these photos from our ceremonial beam signing! (New Balance MADE U.S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more and makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s U.S. sales).
