Under Armour Gets Its New Headquarters
The Baltimore City Council voted on Monday, September 19, 2016 that all all bills related to the Port Covington project — the renovation of a port neighborhood that will house the new Under Armour headquarters among other businesses, houses and more — which included the approval of a $660 million tax increment financing (TIF) package.
Sports Direct International Plc Acquiesces
Under pressure from investors, the sporting goods retailer will hire an independent third party to review its labor and corporate governance practices.
Wilson Sporting Goods Moving Headquarters
Wilson Sporting Goods plans to relocate its global headquarters to downtown Chicago in late 2017.
Adidas’ Basketball Head Joins Agency
Chris Grancio, who managed Adidas’ NBA partnership and player endorsement contracts, has become chief marketing officer of Independent Sports & Entertainment.
Camber Outdoors Opens Applications For Mentoring Program
The nine-month program is designed to create a one-on-one relationship between seasoned professional women and up-and-coming leaders.
Skhoop Unveils Redesigned Website
The Swedish outdoor company introduced a redesigned website that features its fall/winter 2016 collection and a Skhoop Outdoors gear spotlight.
Inside TRX’s Under Armour Partnership
TRX entered into a partnership with Under Armour through 2019, as the suspension strap company makes a killer comeback in training.
Dick’s Adds Stores In Washington, New York And Virginia
The Silverdale, WA location will have Nike and Under Armour shops, while the ones in Melville, NY and Charlottesville, VA will combine a Dick’s Sporting Goods and a Field & Stream under one roof.
NikeLab And Kim Jones Collaborate On Second Collection
Nike’s research and development operation in Beaverton, OR released the second part of its collaboration with British fashion designer Kim Jones.
Northwest Company Partners With University Of Texas
The Northwest Company secured the rights to manufacture and distribute University of Texas Longhorn products, including blankets, throws, bedding, bath and beach products, as well as accessories, exclusively.
Life Is Good Promotes Positivity During U.S. Election Season
Life is Good launched a new Positive State Collection and campaign to spread the power of optimism during the 50 days leading up to the presidential election.
Retail Sales Dip 0.3 Percent In August
The slide follows a strong June and a relatively flat July.
2016 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit Navigates Disruption
The sports and fitness industry must invest in youth, new manufacturing processes and a skilled labor force, leaders say.
Under Armour Names New President Of North America
Under Armour named as its new President of North America Jason LaRose.
Aisle Talk, Week of September 12
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
