Pukka Re-Signs With OHSBCA Through 2021
Pukka, based in Findlay, OH, signed an agreement that continues to make the company the “Official Headwear Supplier” of the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association through the year 2021.
Reebok Partners With CFDA
Reebok announced the company’s partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) The goal of he collaboration is to nurture creativity and the future talent of American fashion.
Adidas Partners With Team Jamaica Lacrosse
Adidas announced a new partnership to become the official athletic footwear, apparel and equipment brand for Team Jamaica Lacrosse.
SFIA Argues Against Trade War
“SFIA believes a trade war will hurt American consumers, businesses and workers. It’s not clear how this gets resolved once it starts,” said SFIA CEO and president Tom Cove.
Russell Athletic Partners With Boxercraft On College Licensed Apparel
Russell Athletic and Boxercraft announced a partnership that names Boxercraft as the exclusive decoration, marketing and sales partner for Russell Athletic’s collegiate licensed business.
Dick’s Sporting Goods To Open Stores In Colorado And Virginia
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening two new Dick’s Sporting Goods stores in July in Richmond, VA, and Fort Collins, CO.
Fabletics Aiming For 100 Locations
TechStyle Fashion Group celebrated the five-year anniversary of Fabletics by announcing the next phase of retail and international expansion, enhanced collections, new additions to the leadership team and an aggressive vision for growth.
Sports Basement To Open Largest Store
Sports Basement will open an 88,000 square-foot-store in Redwood City, CA, in early November, representing the chain’s largest location.
Sweet Briar College Partners With Under Armour, BSN Sports
Sweet Briar College in Virginia announced a five-year partnership with BSN Sports and Under Armour.
Boston Marathon Fundraising Raises $36.6 million In 2018 Race
Boston Marathon participants who ran on behalf of more than 260 non-profit organizations raised $36.6 million for charity in the 122nd year of the historic race. The fundraising total represents a 7 percent increase, or $2.4 million, over 2017’s results.
Mark Walsh To Lead Avenue
Mark Walsh, the former CEO of Vestis Retail Group (Eastern Mountain Sports/Bob’s Stores), has been appointed chief executive officer of the Avenue brand of women’s plus-size fashion apparel, footwear and accessories.
Wigwam Mills Extends Partnership With Coyote Peterson
Wigwam Mills Inc. extended its partnership with Coyote Peterson, adventurer, conservationist, videographer and host of the Brave Wilderness shows through 2018.
Randa Reiterates Commitment To Acquire Perry Ellis
Randa Accessories announced that the company has submitted a second letter to the special committee of the board of directors of Perry Ellis International that the company has lined up the financing commitments and has the brand-building capabilities to acquire Perry Ellis.
Delta Galil Completes Acquisition Of Eminence Group
Delta Galil Industries Ltd. completed the acquisition of Eminence SAS and the company’s subsidiaries, which includes leading French underwear brands for men, women and children: Eminence and Athena and the Italian brand Liabel.
Retail Reports Roundup
Studies arrived last week showing Nike and Patagonia ranking high for their reputations, Lululemon earning accolades for the company’s work environment, Amazon’s Prime Day driving BTS selling earlier, rising expectations for same-day delivery for holiday, retail-tech challenges for smaller retailers and more.
