
Tracksmith Commissions Artists for U.S.-made Endurance Piece
Tracksmith, makers of performance running apparel with a stylistic throwback to heritage track and field looks, commissioned a handful of acclaimed artists to design unique prints for the Art of the Training Tee shirts, released this summer.
New Era Takes Name of Buffalo Bill’s Field
New Era will take the marquee at the Buffalo Bill’s Orchard Park Stadium, as the formerly named Ralph Wilson Stadium is renamed New Era Field.

The TJX Companies Inc. Grows Store Traffic
The off-price retailer, which owns Sierra Trading Post, kept bucking retail trends in its second quarter by luring more customers to its 3,675 stores.
New Era Signs Deal with Chivas
New Era, the sports and lifestyle headwear brand, is partnering with Club Deportivo Guadalajara, the popular Mexican soccer club.

PSG Confirms Regulatory Inquiries
Performance Sports Group, which is facing a half dozen shareholder lawsuits, confirmed it is the subject of inquiries by US and Canadian securities regulators.

Parents Poised to Spend Less on Kids’ Sports
A new survey from American Express suggests sports will lose market share to other extracurricular activities, which are losing share to technology.
PrimaLoft’s Martini to Lead Operations & Logistics
Martini has worked at the performance fabrics and insulation supplier in the role of operations and logistics Manager since 2013 with prior roles in quality and operations over the last decade.

Is Reebok the Fittest Company in the Industry?
Reebok released a film called Humans of Reebok, illustrating the company’s unique fitness culture.

Adidas Originals Opens NYC Flagship
Adidas Originals will open a new U.S. flagship store on Spring Street in New York City on August 17.
Fanatics Names Former Adidas Talent as VP of Retail Sales for Fanatics Branded
Fanatics, a global leader for licensed sports merchandise, named Glen Giovanucci as vice president of retail sales for Fanatics Branded.
Obama Nudges TPP Process Forward
The administration’s release of a draft statement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership indicates its intent to push the deal through a lame duck Congress.

The TJX Companies Inc. Grew Q2 Comps 4 Percent
The off-price retailer, which serves as a clearance outlet for athletic and outdoor apparel brands, increased net sales 7 percent in the quarter ended July 30.

Dick’s SG Beats Q2 Earnings Guidance
The retailer handily beat its guidance for consolidated net income and same-store sales growth in its latest quarter thanks to strong growth in online sales.

361 Degrees 1H Sales Up Nearly 16 Percent
The leading international sportswear brand based in China reported its KIds, online and international business lead growth in the six months ended June 30.
Dick’s Sporting Goods CFO Departs
The retailer, which is expected to report its second-quarter earnings Tuesday morning, said its COO will fill the role until a successor can be found.