Portland, Oregon, in the shadows of Nike’s large presence in nearby Beaverton, continues to attract new footwear companies and expand its reach as a vibrant footwear and apparel development hub in the Pacific Northwest. Under Armour and On are latest to establish a presence there.

Under Armour has reportedly begun the process of staffing a shoe and design center in Portland by searching for a senior development manager for outdoor footwear, director of sourcing, and development staff for footwear and outdoor footwear design. UA, whose corporate home ... Log in to view full article.