Nike Appoints NYU Sloane School of Business Dean To Board
Nike Inc. announced that Peter B. Henry has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors.
Gildan Activewear Sees Double-Digit Growth In Q4, Sets Organizational Realignment
Gildan Activewear reported earnings in the fourth quarter slumped 24.0 percent after absorbing $11.0 million of restructuring and acquisition-related costs primarily to cover the implementation of an organizational realignment and related executive management changes. Revenues in the quarter grew 11.2 percent.
Newell Brands Nominates Three Directors To Board
Newell Brands announced the two independent directors it plans to nominate to its board at its upcoming annual meeting ahead of a proxy fight with an activist investor seeking to oust the entire board and CEO.
Under Armour Partners With ESPN On Urban Revitalization Projects
The new initiative, RePlay, will direct over $400,000 in grants to local organizations that will plan and execute projects that create safe recreation spaces to exercise and play on currently vacant lots in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Baltimore.
Respect Your Universe To Open First California Location
RYU Apparel Inc., creators of urban athletic apparel, secured its first Californian location on iconic Abbot Kinney Boulevard, in Venice Beach.
REI To Support Second “Confluence Summit” In Asheville
The State of North Carolina announced its intention to host the second-ever “Confluence Summit” for state-level outdoor recreation leaders in Asheville, NC this July.
Dick’s Team Sports HQ Expands With Virginia Youth Soccer Association
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dick’s Team Sports HQ announced a multi-year, strategic partnership with Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA), a member of US Youth Soccer and one of the largest state associations with over 170,000 players, coaches and administrators.
PGA Tour Superstore Expands Presence In Orlando
PGA Tour Superstore, the leading golf and tennis retailer, announced its expansion in the Orlando region with the Grand Opening of its Altamonte Springs store on February 24.
Oofos Appoints President
Oofos, the leader in recovery footwear, announced that Steve Gallo has been named president. Gallo most recently served as general manager of the sports license division at Adidas Group.
WSS Delivers All-Star Weekend Experiences Into The Heart Of Los Angeles
WSS, a neighborhood-based footwear and apparel retailer, celebrated the return of NBA All-Star Weekend to Los Angeles, with experiences that everyone could enjoy. February 15th through 18th, the retailer engaged in local and basketball communities across Los Angeles County.
Adidas Golf Renamed As Official Uniform Provider Of USA Golf
Adidas announced that it will be the Official Uniform Provider of USA Golf for the 2020 Olympic Games.
Gander Outdoors To Open Locations In Onalaska, WI And Portage, MI
The Onalaska store is one of eleven Gander Outdoors locations planned in the state of Wisconsin while the Portage store is one of eight planned in the state of Michigan.
Foot Locker Announces 2018 Capital Allocation Plans
Foot Locker Inc. raised its quarterly dividend for the eighth consecutive year and set a $230 million capital expenditures program for 2018, compared to the approximately $270 million spent in 2017.
E.dye Waterless Color System Hires Color Director
Simon Thayil’s previous experience includes serving as director of color at Under Armour, and color management responsibilities at JCPenney and Target.
Occupancy And Bookings Slide, Revenues Hanging On At Western Mountain Ski Resorts
Meager snowfall at most western ski resorts during January has led to a drop off in bookings for the remainder of the ski season as lodging properties maintain a tenuous hold on revenues.
