Maidenform Launches First-Ever Sport Bra Collection
The Maidenform Sport collection will be available at Kohl’s.

Cold Weather And Hot Talk At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
While snowy and chilly weather throughout much of the country cheered spirits, concerns over bankruptcies, politics, shifting consumer behavior and show dates were still top of mind at the show.

Patagonia And Black Diamond Founders Challenge Utah’s Politics
Yvon Chouinard and Peter Metcalf are working together again.

SIA Welcomes More Than 90 New Exhibitors To 2017 Snow Show
New and returning brands to the 2017 exhibitor list include: Adidas Snowboarding, Spyder, Goldwin, Wolfgang Man & Beast, Jack Wolfskin, Outdoor Research, Burton, J Lindberg, Powder Jet Snowboards and Dang Shades.
Trump’s L.L.Bean Tweet Draws More Controversy
Shawn Gorman, executive chairman of L.L.Bean, issued a statement on Facebook expressing his disappointment about the boycott but also reiterated the lack of any one political agenda.

Puma Reels Big Sean From Adidas
Terms of the endorsement have not yet been released, however Big Sean is already showing pride for his new sneaker allegiance, wearing pumas in his new music video “Moves.”

Stadium Goods Secures $4.6 Million In Equity Funding
The financing round was led by Forerunner Ventures (Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, Jet.com) and also includes The Chernin Group, among others. Mark Cuban is also a partner and advisor.
Bankruptcy Liquidation Sales Begin At McMaster Sports Ltd.
This Liquidation Sale includes a vast selection of all-mountain, twin tip, and cross-country skis, snowboards, boots, poles, bindings, winter and athletic clothing, running shoes and accessories.
True Fit Appoints Troy Brown As Chief Retail Officer
Prior to True Fit, Brown was acting vice president of North American sales at Demandware, which was acquired by Salesforce in July 2016.
Rabbit Signs Natasha LaBeaud Anzures
The distance runner has competed in the NCAA Championships, the Pan American Games and the IAAF World Cross Country Championships and has now set her sights on the World Championship qualifying standard for 10,000 meters.

Genesco Eyes Pickup At Journeys
Same-store sales at Journeys were down 6 percent in the November/December holiday period, but December marked an improving rate with Journeys being down 12 percent in November.

Fabletics Hires New Chief Performance Officer
Fabletics promoted Ginger Ressler was appointed the brand’s newly created chief performance officer. She was formerly
Fabletic’s chief stylist and fitness expert.

Fabletics Reboots Brand Blog
Also being rolled out is a VIP Member Only section with access to exclusive content from Kate Hudson and interviews from wellness experts.

Eastman Chemical Expands Avra Fiber Production
The additional capacity will be situated at the Unifi Manufacturing facility in Yadkinville, NC.

Toms Collaborates With & Other Stories
New for Toms, the collection includes apparel — a first for the giving-back footwear company.