Mission Unveils VaporActive Apparel Collection
The line will be supported by a multi-million-dollar national media campaign across social, digital and grassroots initiatives as well as a commercial starring company co-founder Dwyane Wade.
Buckles February Comps Tumble
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended February 25, 2017 decreased 23.2 percent.
BCBG Files For Bankruptcy
“Like many other apparel and retail companies, BCBG has fallen victim in recent years to adverse macro-trends, including a general shift away from brick-and-mortar to online retail channels, a shift in consumer demographics away from branded apparel,” Chief Restructuring Officer Holly Felder Etlin.
Backwoods Finds Buyer
Jennifer Mull, previous CEO of Backwoods Retail, Inc. has agreed to a consulting arrangement with the new company.
Sequential Brands Narrows Q4 Loss
Sequential Brands Group sharply narrowed its fourth quarter while showing a 44 percent hike in revenues.
Finish Line Sells JackRabbit For Nothing
As part of the sale agreement, Finish Line made a payment of $8.3 million into the JackRabbit business as part of pre-closing restructuring and must make an additional $700,000 payment to the buyer, CriticalPoint Capital, on or before September 30, 2017.
Billabong Releases Andy Warhol Collection
The collaboration comes through Billabong LAB, a division of the company that supports artists, musicians, designers, photographers and surf icons.
Sport Chek Opens First Women’s-Only Store
Sport Chek opened its first women’s-only store in Calgary. Called Sport Chek Women, the 16,000-square-foot store was designed by an all-female team at the Canadian retailer.
NSGA Applauds Congress For Reintroducing PHIT Act
NSGA President & CEO Matt Carlson said. “Passing PHIT will help remove an important barrier to being active, that of cost. Active Americans are healthier, and healthier people will help reduce the crushing burden on our healthcare system.”
OIA Applauds DOI Secretary Confirmation
The Outdoor Industry Association congratulated Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT) for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as the 52nd secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI).
Finish Line Completes Sale of JackRabbit
The Finish Line has closed its sale of JackRabbit, its unprofitable specialty run business, to CriticalPoint Capital, LLC, the Los Angeles based private investment firm. The purchase price was zero, according to a regulatory filing.
Kohl’s To Launch Massive Under Armour Advertising Push
Kohl’s will begin airing this week three 30-second TV broadcast spots to support its launch of the Under Armour brand in its stores, according to Advertising Age.
Black Diamond Adds To Executive And Equipment Team
The company appointed Trent Bush as Black Diamond Equipment vice president of apparel design and Radhika Ray to the newly created position of vice president of strategy and investor relations for Black Diamond Inc.
SFIA Urges Passage Of PHIT Act
“We are at a critical juncture in the national debate on healthcare and the PHIT Act is a potential game-changer,” said Tom Cove, SFIA President and CEO.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Two New Stores
The retailer will celebrate the opening of new locations in Norwalk, CT and Sunnyvale, CA.
