Mendi, a women-owned sports recovery brand, closed its first round of financing, securing $800,000 from a varied network of investors including Oregon Sports Angels, professional athletes and sports medicine practitioners.
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Honey Stinger Names Mike Keown New CEO
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Lacrosse Unlimited Partners With Staple Pigeon
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Adidas And The Woolmark Company Announce 2019 Woolmark Performance Challenge Winners
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TJX Lifts Guidance On Q3 Beat
The TJX Companies Inc. raised its guidance for the year as both sales and earnings per share exceeded expectations in the third quarter. The report also shows that the store count for Sierra Trading has grown to 46 from 39 a year ago.
Kohl’s Cuts Annual Profit Guidance On Q3 Shortfall
Kohl’s Inc. reduced its earnings outlook for the year after reporting third-quarter earnings slumped 28 percent and came in below Wall Street’s targets. Same-store sales inched up 0.4 percent in the period.
Kick Show Plans Return To Denver After Successful Debut
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NFLPA, MLBPA, RedBird Capital Launch Company Based on Athletes’ Group Rights
The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) and RedBird Capital Partners on Monday launched OneTeam Partners LLC, a company to help athletes maximize the value of their name, image and likeness rights. RedBird Capital is making a significant capital investment as well as contributing financial and operational expertise; NFLPA […]
Nordstrom Promotes Shea Jensen To Lead Women’s Apparel
Nordstrom Inc. on Monday announced the promotion of Shea Jensen to EVP GMM Women’s Apparel, supporting the women’s buying team.
Major League Socks Teams Up With National Hockey League Players’ Association
Major League Socks (formerly known as Babsocks) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) on Monday announced that they have entered into a multi-year, non-exclusive licensing agreement that will see current NHL stars featured on the company’s popular line of socks.
Poler Stuff Brand Acquired, Set For Relaunch
Pacific & Everest Lifestyle Company (PELC), a lifestyle holding group, on Monday announced the acquisition of the Poler Stuff brand assets, marking a signal for Poler’s re-emergence in the global marketplace as early as next month.
Manchester United Sees Modest Gain In Merchandise Revenues In Q1
Manchester United PLC reported that Retail, Merchandising, Apparel & Product Licensing revenue was £26.8 million in the first quarter ending September 30, an increase of 1.9 percent over the prior-year quarter. Adidas is Manchester’s kit sponsor.
Female Soccer Fans Slightly Prefer The Women’s Game
Twenty-eight percent of female soccer fans prefer the women’s game over the men’s game, while 26 percent prefer the men’s game, according to research from Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing, the soccer-specific brand marketing agency.
For Certain Sports, Concussion Rates Higher For Female Athletes
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Ironman Foundation Announces ‘Rock This Town’ Program
The Ironman Foundation, the non-profit associated with The Ironman Group, announced Rock This Town as the new charitable program for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.
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