Antigua Hires Sales Rep For Southern California
Chris Alcocer is a Southern California native and graduate of UCLA with 22 years in the golf Industry.
Elite Sportswear Enters Merger With Victory Team Apparel
Victory Team Apparel will add to Elite’s current portfolio of GK Branded Gymnastics and All-Star Cheer lines, Under Armour Gymnastics and Sideline Cheer, as well as the Dolfin Swimwear brand.
NRF Big Show 2017: Under Armour Talks Digital Transformation
Under Armour Global Head of Consumer Engagement Kurt Kendall discusses how digital data is transforming retailing and engagement with active consumers.
Nike Golf Signs Six European Players
Six European golf athletes, including eight-time European Tour winner Alex Noren and European Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters, have joined the Nike Golf team.
NRF Big Show 2017: Cabela’s Keys To Building Devoted Consumers
Cabela’s chief marketing officer said his company’s success has been driven not by selling stuff, but by its purpose “to inspire and strengthen the bond between [customers] and the outdoors.”
Target Becomes Official Partner Of Major League Soccer
In its biggest push ever into team sports, Target signed a three-year deal to be an official partner of Major League Soccer, the official jersey sponsor of the Minnesota United FC and the official retailer for U.S. Youth Soccer.
Fanatics And Nike To Split NBA Replica Jersey Rights
Beginning with the 2017/18 season, replica NBA jerseys made by Fanatics will be only sold on NBA.com and by Fanatics, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Swingman replica jerseys made by Nike will still reach traditional retailers such as sporting goods stores.
Puma Launches Swan Pack Collection With New York City Ballet
Puma launched a Puma Swan Pack Collection footwear collection as a follow up to the brand’s Do You campaign featuring the dancers of the New York City Ballet.
Under Armour Connected Exec Joins Thalmic Labs
Abhi Bhatt, formerly senior director, head of connected products at Under Armour, has joined Thalmic Labs, which produces the wearable motion-controlled device called the Myo armband.
Target Lowers Guidance On Holiday Sales Slide
Target Corp. stated that comparable sales during the combined November/December period decreased 1.3 percent.
Nike Looks To Transform Sports Retail
Nike Soho was the first, and now Nike Miami continues the momentum for a new kind of retail experience.
NRF Big Show 2017: How Sweaty Betty Plans To Take On America
While the women’s fitness apparel chain has ambitious plans to expand quickly in the U.S., it’s taking a slow-build approach, focusing on one-on-one engagement with consumers.
Big 5’s Q4 Benefits From Competitor Exits
Continuing to capitalize on the exit of Sports Authority and Sport Chalet in its markets, the sporting goods retailer said its fourth-quarter earnings would arrive at the upper end of its guidance.
Ironclad Performance Wear Announces New Sales Management Alignment
Ron Broussard has joined Ironclad as its new senior vice president industrial sales. Broussard is a long-time glove industry executive, most recently with the Ansell Corporation.
Krimson Klover Donates To First Descents
The Colorado-based clothing company for women will donate 5 percent of proceeds from sales of its Marta Sweater to First Descents, an organization that works with those living with cancer.
