Kohl’s Confirms Under Armour’s Arrival
Kohl’s confirmed that it plans to start selling Under Armour for the first time starting in early 2017.
Puma Gets Boost From Euro Cup in Q2
Puma SE delivered another round of robust results in the second quarter, gaining a boost from a solid performance of its teams at the UEFA Euro 2016 as well as traction gained around its women’s initiatives, led by Rihanna. For the fourth straight quarter, however, the sizeable gains weren’t enough for the company to raise […]
Reebok Collaborates With Tristan Eaton on Yoga Apparel
Reebok has teamed up with artist Tristan Eaton to create a street-art-inspired yoga apparel collection. Tristan Eaton is a designer, graffiti artist, street muralist, illustrator and toy designer. His work has been featured on walls and billboards, including a mural at Reebok’s Headquarters in Canton, MA. Reebok has recently been partnering with studio artists to […]
Rachel Paquette Named Honorary President, Ultra-Trail Harricana
The Ultra-Trail Harricana of Canada (UTHC), presented by The North Face, introduced Rachel Paquette as this year’s honorary president.
Gildan Activewear Q2 Sales Miss Mark, Lower Guidance
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported its fiscal second-quarter 2016 sales, ended July 3, that were slightly below company expectations due to headwinds from distributor inventory destocking in printwear, the exit of certain retail private label programs and unfavourable foreign exchange.
SFIA Buffs Leaders Summit with Cavaliers CEO and U.S. Secretary of Labor
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) added keynote speakers Len Komoroski, Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena CEO, and Thomas E. Perez, United States Secretary of Labor for its 2016 Industry Leaders Summit.
Russell Wilson and Neiman Marcus Partner for Menswear Brand
Good Man Brand, a menswear collection, is set to launch in August at Neiman Marcus in five stores and online.
Gildan Activewear to Acquire Peds Legwear for $55M
Gildan Activewear Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peds Legwear Inc. for $55 million, officials announced July 27.
Puma’s Q2 Sales Gain Momentum
Puma reported sales jumped 13 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by the EMEA region with Americas sales ahead 5 percent. Operating earnings grew 75 percent, thanks to the sales improvement and lower operating expense rate.
NRF Raises Retail Sales Forecast for 2016
The National Retail Federation revised its forecast for U.S. retail sales growth to 3.4 percent in anticipation consumer spending will remain steady.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening in Minnesota
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening its 10th store in Minnesota and 653rd store nationwide on Friday, August 12 at Marketplace Shopping Center in Waite Park.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening in Wisconsin
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced on July 26, 2016 that it will be opening its 13th store in Wisconsin and 652nd store nationwide on Friday, August 12 in Wausau, WI.
Under Armour to Sell to Kohl’s
Under Armour revealed plans to start selling to Kohl’s starting in 2017 as well as open a mega-store in the famed FAO Schwarz flagship on New York City’s Fifth Avenue as early as 2018.
Ibex Partners with The Renewal Workshop
Ibex Outdoor Clothing announced themselves as a founding brand partner of The Renewal Workshop to refurbish Ibex’s “unsellable” returns and excess inventory, beginning in fall 2016.
Edelrid Announces Amazon Partnership
Announced July 26, 2016, EDELRID recently formed an exclusive retail partnership with NetRush of Vancouver, WA, a strategic agency that specializes in brand management on the Amazon marketplace.
