North Castle Partners Closes on $300 Million Fund
North Castle Partners, a private equity firm that owns Performance Bicycle and Ibex and recently invested in Ignite USA, closed its sixth fund, at $300 million.
Turner Lands Duluth Trading PR Account
Turner has added Duluth Trading Company to the list of “Modern Outdoor” clients it represents.
Anta Sports Selects US Anti-microbial Vendor
Noble Biomaterials Inc. established a strategic alliance with Anta Sports Products Limited, China’s largest sportswear brand, based in Fujian.
Under Armour Partners With Boutique Boxing Studio
Gloveworx, a boutique boxing studio and fitness facility based in Santa Monica, CA, sealed Under Armour as its Official Performance Partner.
Lululemon’s Cloaked Board Member Resigns
Lululemon filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that board member Rhoda Pitcher resigned from the post on August 8, 2016.
Delta Apparel Helped By Improving Margins
Earnings fell, but greater margins resulting from the company’s ongoing manufacturing restructuring helped it beat Wall Street estimates.
Saks Fifth & NBA’s Anthony Davis Release Luxe Athleisure Capsule
Saks Fifth Avenue, the high-end boutique retailer, inked a partnership with American professional basketball player Anthony Davis in the retailer’s first fashion label collaboration with an athlete.
Speedo Departs from Traditional Design, Goes Vibrant
Speedo International has swapped its highly technical-looking suits for a new lifestyle collection which pulls from vibrant colors and prints to “capture the energy and vibe of the tropics,” the company said.
Buttermilk Mountain Apparel Debuts First Bike Line
Buttermilk Mountain Apparel, a 2015 startup brand making contemporary outdoor apparel for women, officially launched with its first line of women’s mountain bike apparel. The brand is made by women, for women.
Fanatics Announces New North Las Vegas Distribution Center
Fanatics announced plans for its newest distribution center in North Las Vegas.
Project Expands In Vegas Alongside Mrket
Following the successful run of Project and Mrket tradeshows in New York, Project Las Vegas will open this month with compelling educational conversations and forward-thinking tech activations.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Grand Opening in Gillette, WY
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Gillette, WY.
Nike Releases Film Celebrating Trans Athlete
Nike Inc. is releasing a film celebrating Chris Mosier, the first openly trans athlete to earn a spot on a U.S. National Team.
Dick’s Grand Opening in Chesapeake, VA
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store on Friday, August 26 at Greenbrier Square in Chesapeake, VA.
Delta Apparel’s Fiscal Q3 Sales Slide 7 Percent
Delta Apparel Inc. reported earnings excluding specialty items were down slightly in its fiscal third quarter ended July 2 on a 7.4 percent revenue decline.
