Total Hockey Seeks Sale In Bankruptcy Court
Total Hockey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition and is looking for a buyer.
Sports Direct Reports Disappointing Fiscal Year Results
Sports Direct International plc, which pulled its bid for hundreds of Sports Authority stores last month, reported margins flatlined at its sporting goods retailing segment in the fiscal year ended April 24 as sales slowed in the back half of the year.
Sports Authority Settles Consignment Vendor Claims
Sports Authority reached an agreement that will allow it to sell pre-bankruptcy goods bought on consignment as part of its ongoing liquidation efforts.
Mammut Names New CEO
Oliver Pabst has been named to replace Rolf Schmid as the CEO of Switzerland’s Mammut Sports Group by the board of directors of Conzzeta AG.
Safe Reflections Secures Color Reflective Patent
Safe Reflections received a new U.S. patent for its Brilliant Color Reflective line of colorized reflective materials, already being used for certain New Balance products.
Nike Ranks as Most Intimate Apparel Brand
MBLM, the Brand Intimacy Agency, reported that Nike was the top most intimate brand in the apparel industry in its annual ranking for 2015. The remaining brands part of the top 10 are: Levi’s, Under Armour, Adidas, Louis Vuitton, H&M, Puma.
L.L.Bean Pledges $1 Million to Support Island Explorer Bus System
L.L.Bean is making a new commitment of $1 million to Friends of Acadia in support of the Acadia National Park’s Island Explorer bus system.
Cleveland Cavaliers Top NBA Team Sales for 2015/2016 Season
Unprecedented demand for Cleveland Cavaliers merchandise following the team’s NBA Finals 2016 win helped land them atop the most popular team merchandise list for the first time since January 2015,
Sports Direct Profits Slide in Fiscal Year
Sports Direct reported underlying profit before taxes slumped 8.4 percent to £275.2 million in its year ended April 24 largely due to a hike in wages and slower sales in the second half of the year. Sales grew 2.5 percent to £2.9 billion.
Mission Partners With USRowing
Mission, the specialist in the thermoregulation category, is partnering with USRowing in support of the USRowing team at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
First Look at Nike’s New (Advanced) Bra Collection
Nike is gearing up to release its updated bra collection, the Nike Pro Bra line, to be available online on July 11 and in retail locations on July 14.
Russell Athletic and Little League Modernize Uniforms
Russell Athletic and Little League unveiled new uniforms for the 2016 Little League World Series tournaments with modernized patterns and performance designs.
Prior to its Headquarter Move, SIA’s New Leader Issues a Letter to the Trade
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) President Nick Sargent sent a letter to the snow sports trade on the morning of July 7 in preparation for the group to move headquarters to Park City.
Nike Sues WWE Over “Just Bring It” Phrase
Nike has filed a lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) for the use of “Just Bring It” phrase made famous by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Nike believes the mark is too similar to its “Just Do It” slogan.
