Speedo announced the appointment of four-time Olympic medallist Cullen Jones to its North America team. Jones, known for his accomplishments as a competitive swimmer, joins Speedo as a philanthropic sales manager leading the brand’s fundraising initiatives, enhancing relationships with grassroots teams and developing its community support strategy.
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Ross Stores Opens 39 New Locations
Ross Stores announced the recent opening of 30 Ross Dress for Less and 9 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores across 17 different states in October. These new locations complete the company’s store growth plans for fiscal 2020 with the addition of 66 new stores
Academy Sports Announces Offering Of Senior Secured Notes
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Academy, Ltd., intends to offer $400 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2027 in a private offering.
Lew’s Holdings To Transition To Rather Outdoors
Lew’s Holdings Corp. said that in an effort to present a globally united front for the family of brands, it plans to transition from Lew’s Holdings Corporation to Rather Outdoors in 2021.
Everest Poll Shows Majority of Americans Consider Themselves Outdoors Fans
A new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Everest shows that after just seven weeks of spending time in isolation, half of Americans shared they started researching how to responsibly spend time outdoors while the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Kimber Starts Moving Into New Headquarters in Troy, AL
Kimber Mfg. said that after a carefully planned shift of leadership, R&D and manufacturing resources, it has made progress in the transition to its new headquarters in Troy, AL. The final step in completing its new facility is adding staff across all departments.
Puma Becomes Kit Partner For Mumbai City FC
Puma announced a strategic long-term partnership with Mumbai City FC to become the official kit partner of the club.
Louisville Slugger Opens Outlet Store In Downtown Louisville
The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is opening a new outlet store in downtown Louisville. The location, which opened on October 23, will sell pro-grade MLB bats that didn’t make it to the league due to slight blemishes, at steep discounts.
Thule’s Q3 Revenues Leap 45 Percent
Thule reported net sales for the third quarter jumped 44.9 percent to SEK 2,436 million ($278 mm). Adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations, sales rose 52.4 percent. Strength in bike products, rooftop tents and strollers drove a 36 percent gain in the Americas region.
Moncler’s Q3 Revenues Decline 15 Percent
Moncler reported revenues of €361.8 million ($428 mm) in the third quarter, a 15 percent decrease at current exchange and 14 percent at constant exchange rates.
SA Company Receives Strategic Investment From TZP Group
SA Company has received a strategic investment from TZP Group, through TZP Capital Partners III, LP, a private equity firm based in New York.
Nike Partners With Seattle Storm To Grow Sport For Girls
The Seattle Storm announced a partnership with Nike, the WNBA and NBA for Season Two of Game Growers, a program for girls 13 years or older in seventh or eighth grade to share their ideas on how to encourage more girls to play sports.
Consumers Prioritize Spending On Family, Friends Ahead Of Holiday Season
Consumers plan to spend $997.79 on gifts, holiday items such as decorations and food, and additional “non-gift” purchases for themselves and their families, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation.
Lids Opens Largest Store To Date At PIER 39 In San Francisco
Lids expanded its brick & mortar footprint with a new location at PIER 39 in the San Francisco market that opened on October 23. The new storefront is the retailer’s largest to date at nearly 7,000 square feet and its eighth location in San Francisco.
Adidas x Pharrell Williams “Reiminagines” Football Jerseys For Five Euro Clubs
Adidas teamed up with Pharrell Williams Humanface line, once again, to launch a collection of football jerseys for five of the leading European Soccer clubs — Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Manchester United, and Real Madrid. The collection dropped this weekend. Its inspiration comes from “the collective memories and significant moments in the world’s top football […]
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