Marshalls unveiled its e-commerce website, Marshalls.com. The site brings the Marshalls shopping experience online, curating an ever-changing mix of merchandise at value prices.
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Adidas America To Fund Cycle-Track Outside Portland Headquarters
Adidas America Inc is looking to spend $1 million for the construction of a cycle-track on the street outside their headquarters in the Overlook neighborhood of north Portland.
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YUR (“why you are”), a San Francisco-based virtual reality fitness company and community, has raised $1.1 million in funding.
Nike Seeking Rejection Of Avenatti Subpoena Requests
Nike has asked a federal judge to reject a subpoena request from celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti, according to the Portland Business Journal.
New Balance Seeks To Block Nike’s Liverpool Deal
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HanesBrands Partners With How2Recycle
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The Best Running Stores Event Announces 2020 Date and Location
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Asics Accelerates Climate Initiatives
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SportsEngine Announces Leadership Transition
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What’s On Tap For VF Corp.’s Investor Day?
This month last year at its Investor Day, VF Corp. announced an ambitious sales goal for Vans, one of the “big three” brands in its expansive portfolio along with The North Face and Timberland. What’s in store for the 2019 event, taking place Wednesday in Beaver Creek, CO? SGB looks at how VF has made good on the 2018 Vans announcement and also checks in with analysts on what could happen this time around.
TRX Launches “Anybody, Anywhere” Campaign
TRX, the maker of functional training equipment and training content, has launched an “Anybody, Anywhere” campaign with a message of fitness inclusivity.
2019 IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit Lineup Announced
IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, announced the lineup for the IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by Athletic Business, on November 14, 2019, in Orlando, FL. Speakers include Debbie Peterson, Michele Melkerson-Granryd, Lynne Brick, Carol Nalevanko and Greta Wagner.
Decathlon Announces New Stores In Halifax And Burlington
Decathlon will open two more Canadian stores in the fall of 2020 in Dartmouth and Burlington.
Levelwear Appoints National Sales Manager – Golf & Corporate Sales
Canadian apparel brand Levelwear announced that 40-year industry veteran Bob Else has accepted their vacant position of national sales manager – Golf and Corporate Sales.