RECALL: L.L.Bean Snowshoes
About 3,000 adjustable snowshoes from L.L.Bean are being recalled because the plastic material can weaken and break, posing a fall hazard.
Puma Officially Signs Big Sean
The German brand now counts Sean amongst Rihanna and The Weeknd as its musician collaborators.
Adidas Appoints CFO
Harm Ohlmeyer, most recently SVP digital brand commerce, has been appointed to the executive board as ordinary member with immediate effect and as CFO of Adidas AG, effective May 12.
Dick’s To Eliminate 20 Percent Of Its Vendor Mix
While reporting fourth-quarter earnings that arrived slightly ahead of targets, Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. said it’s implementing a new merchandise and vendor matrix that will reduce up to 20 percent of its brands.
NSGA Opposes Border Adjustment Tax
The National Sporting Goods Association has added its name to the list of leading organizations and businesses that oppose passage of the Border Adjustment Tax.
Lululemon Partners With PBteen On Home Decor Line
PBteen, owned by Williams-Sonoma Inc., formed an exclusive home decor partnership with Ivivva, the athletic apparel brand created by Lululemon.
Dick’s Q4 Tops Guidance
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. reported first-quarter earnings on an adjusted basis grew 17 percent, ahead of Wall Street analysts, as same-store sales rose 5 percent. The nation’s largest sporting goods chain also forecast double-digit earnings gains in its initial forecast for 2017, although it’s targeting flattish first quarter profits.
Adidas Signs Jabrill Peppers
The 2016 Heisman Trophy finalist was awarded the 2016 Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year, Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year and was a unanimous All-American.
Report: Gordmans Preparing For Bankruptcy
Gordmans, the Midwestern department-store chain with 106 stores, is preparing to file for bankruptcy relief under Chapter 11, sources told Bloomberg.
Soccerloco Now Official Advisory Board Member Of San Diego Sport Innovators
San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI) is a non-profit focused on establishing San Diego as a destination for sports and active lifestyle (SAL) businesses.
Adidas, Euroleague Basketball Extend And Amplify Partnership
The extension expands Adidas sponsorship to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, the 7DAYS EuroCup and the Euroleague Basketball Adidas Next Generation Tournament.
Columbia Names Mountain Hardwear Brand President
Joe Vernachio most recently served as global vice president of product and operations at The North Face.
Hoka Partners With RunVermont
RunVermont said Hoka One One will become the “Official Shoe” of the People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon and all RunVermont events.
Assos Partners With Amgen Tour Of California
The Switzerland-based cycling apparel brand will provide official race jerseys and staff uniforms for the annual professional cycling events.
Under Armour Becomes Title Sponsor Of Vancouver Eastside 10k
Canada Running Series announced Under Armour as the new title sponsor of the Eastside 10k race.
