Under Armour Teams Up With Youth Flag Football
Under the Lights is a non-contact league that brings together thousands of participants (K-10th grade) to compete and learn about the game of football.
The North Face Donates $10K To Big City Mountaineers
The gift will help introduce underprivileged urban youth to the outdoors through wilderness mentoring experiences.
Ibex To Share DTC Revenue With Retailers
The outdoor merino wool apparel brand will share 10 percent of all ibex.com direct-to-consumer sales within specified local regions with participating retailers.
Gildan Activewear Lowers 2016 Guidance, But ‘Very Bullish’ For 2017
Despite missing Wall Street’s revenue and profit estimates, plus lowering full-year guidance, investors were encouraged by Gildan’s 2017 outlook to send the stock up.
Anta Signs Manny Pacquiao
The Chinese sportswear brand hopes signing the boxer will improve its brand influence across the globe, as well as help strengthen its presence in the training and boxing market.
Adidas Q3 Earnings Climb 15.3 Percent
Adidas AG reported strong third-quarter results, helped by double-digit sales increases in its performance business and at its urban wear units Adidas Originals and Neo. The company also announced plans to restructure its Reebok brand.
Gildan Activewear Lowers Guidance On Q3 Shortfall
Gildan Activewear Inc. slightly lowered its guidance for the year due to lower than anticipated results in the third quarter and tempered branded apparel sales expectations in the fourth quarter.
Zumiez’s October Sales Jump
The action sports retailer lifted its guidance following its report of a 10.2 percent October comp gain.
Report: JackRabbit Hits Selling Block
Sources told Bloomberg Finish Line’s run specialty segment could draw interest from private equity firms and other sporting goods chains.
Under Armour Opens Boston Brand House
The new location will offer localized Boston apparel, including Boston Red Sox gear and the New England Patriots NFL Combine Authentic Team collection.
Can Finish Line Find A Buyer For JackRabbit?
The report of a potential sale comes as the segment is improving its business, yet still underperforming its parent company’s expectations.
Stio Opens ‘Mountain Studio’ Retail Store In Teton Village
The Jackson Hole, WY-based mountain apparel brand will open a shop at the base of the ski resort for the holiday season.
Big 5 Sees Big Benefits From Competitor Closures
With Sports Authority and Sport Chalet out of business, Big 5 took advantage in the Western U.S. of being one of few remaining sporting goods outlets. But new competition is coming.
Body Glove Acquired By Marquee Brands
Body Glove is the third investment for Marquee Brands, following its acquisition of Italian luxury brand Bruno Magli and British fashion brand Ben Sherman.
Hibbett Sports Adds Board Member
Karen S. Etzkorn, EVP at HSNi, joins the board, bringing its current membership to nine directors.
