New Balance Foundation Supports Renovation at Boston Children’s Museum
The New Balance Foundation provided funds to the Boston Children’s Museum to refurbish and revitalize the iconic New Balance Foundation three-story climb.
Global Brands, CAA Form Licensing Venture
Global Brands Group Holding Limited will spin off its brand management business into a new UK subsidiary that will also acquire the licensing business of Los Angeles-based CAA…
Pacific Rink Enters Hockey Lifestyle Market
Pacific Rink Gear Supply Company has entered the hockey lifestyle market, bringing bags, apparel and accessories inspired by founders Brad Serkin and Jason Withee.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Donates to Sports Matter
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation and Calia by Carrie Underwood announced plans to donate $500,000 in Sports Matter grants to girls youth sports teams across the country.
Licensing Expo Introduces Sports Activation Zone
Licensing Expo announced the addition of leading NFL players and top industry talent to the new Sports Activation Zone presented by the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) for the 2016 show lineup.
Nike Secures Exclusive Deal for High Schools in Springfield, OR
Nike reached an all-school deal with the Springfield School Board in Oregon.
Amer Sports Appoints Human Resources Chief
Amer Sports plans to appoint Sebastian Lund, formerly at Procter & Gamble, as its new chief human resources officer.
New HanesBrands CEO is a Shift, But No Shakeup Amid Slowing Sales
Investors weren’t particularly wooed, sending the stock down nearly 4 percent following the news.
Gander Mountain Hires Softlines Executive
Gander Mountain announced that Jeff Csuy will join the company this month as Senior Vice President of Softlines Merchandising and Product Development.
Franklin Sports Supports Urban Baseball and College Prep Program
Franklin Sports formed a new partnership with The BASE, a pioneering urban baseball and college prep program based in Roxbury, MA.
HanesBrands Promotes Gerald Evans Jr. to CEO
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion, Gear for Sport and a number of intimate apparel brands, said that as part of leadership succession plan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Noll will be narrowing his role.
Iconix Revises Outlook on Debt Deal
Iconix Brand Group Inc., the parent of Starter, Umbro and Danskin, slightly reduced its earnings guidance as it reached an deal to repurchase a portion of our outstanding convertible notes.
Report: Nike Signs Buddy Hield
Nike has signed Buddy Hield, expected to become a top-ten pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, to an endorsement, according to The Vertical.
Report: Adidas Signs Jaylen Brown
Adidas has reportedly signed Jaylen Brown, a projected 2016 lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Asics Adds Amateur Runners to Beat the Sun Challenge
Asics announced that amateur runners Sarah Brown (Ariz.), Benjamin Farrell (Md.), and Kelsey Landrum (Texas) have been selected to take part in the ‘Beat the Sun’ challenge.
