Adidas to Help Fund Soccer Fields for NYC
Adidas has partnered with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, New York City F.C. and New York City to build 50 junior-sized soccer fields in New York City’s five boroughs over the next five years.
Skirt Sports Goes Brick-and-Mortar
Skirt Sports, the hear-her-roar brand created by collegiate athlete turned Ironman Champion Nicole DeBoom, has officially set up shop.
Kevin Wulff Invests in Mitchell & Ness
Kevin Wulff, the former head of Asics North America, has made an investment in Mitchell & Ness, according to a press release. As reported, Adidas Group sold the fan apparel label to Juggernaut Capital Partners.
Yue Yuen’s Sales Inch Up in June
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings reported sales during the month of June rose 0.3 percent to $754.4 million.
Columbia Sportswear Opens Store at Walt Disney World Resort
Columbia Sportswear recently opened a new branded retail location at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The 5,000-square-foot store.
Billabong Settles Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit
Billabong said it took a charge of AUD$45 million to end a class-action shareholder lawsuit involving earnings downgrades that led to the company’s share price to tumble in 2011.
Fabletics Sets Store Openings
Fabletics, the activewear line co-owned by actress Kate Hudson, plans to open stores in Southern California, Nevada and North Carolina this summer.
Mavic Names Hawley US Distributor
Mavic has selected Hawley of Lexington, SC to distribute its wheels and other bicycle products across the United States.
Duluth Holdings Opens 11th Store
Duluth Holdings Inc., which raised about $86 million in an IPO last fall, opened its eleventh store nationwide and its first in Nebraska Thursday.
Performance Sports Group Board Member Resigns
Performance Sports Group Ltd. shared that Larry Lucchino has resigned from the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Under Armour Rallies Bryce Harper, Cam Newton in Upcoming Campaign
Under Armour unveiled its newest global marketing campaign, driven by the tagline, “It Comes From Below,” with sports featuring Bryce Harper and Cam Newton.
Nike Enlists Kevin Durant in Commitment to Growing Basketball in China
Nike Basketball and new Golden State Warriors player star Kevin Durant will begin a weeklong tour of Greater China, where the basketball star will hold clinics with local kids, make surprise visits and share new insights into Nike Basketball innovations.
Dick’s SG Renews with PGA Tour Champions
PGA Tour Champions and Dick’s Sporting Goods announced a three-year title sponsorship renewal of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open through 2019.
Sports Authority Reaches Settlement Over Consignment Vendor Claims
Sports Authority has reached a deal that will allow it to sell pre-bankruptcy goods bought on consignment as part of its ongoing liquidation efforts.
Spate Of Small Deals May Mark End Of M&A Boom
A spate of small acquisitions in recent weeks could mark the last gasps, rather than a resurgence, of a four-year boom in mergers and acquisitions in the global sporting goods industry, according to one investment banker.
