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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New Balance announces today the opening of its first North American Experience Store in New York City's Flatiron District.

NEW YORK, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Supermodel, designer and fashion powerhouse Heidi Klum has worked with New Balance to create a lifestyle footwear collection perfect for modern women on-the-go through the Heidi Klum for New Balance partnership launching June 2011 exclusively on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GXAUXO). "We all need a good pair of sneakers whether its for running to the gym or running to the store," said Klum.

SEATTLE, April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Running shoes have gone on a diet, and New Balance is leading the pack as the biggest loser. With the introduction of the New Balance 890 for men and women, the scales are tipped in the favor of the venerated Boston-based athletic company.

OAKLAND, Calif., April 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New Balance President and CEO Rob DeMartini has been named the country's Most Playful CEO in a nationwide search for inventive leaders who incorporate play and innovation into the work environment to encourage collaboration and teamwork.