GNC Holdings Inc. reported a 4.6 percent decline in same-store sales in its U.S. & Canada in the second quarter but operating earnings in the region improved.
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Brunswick Positions Marine Organization To Drive Efficiency, Reduce Cost
Brunswick Corp. on Tuesday announced further measures to drive greater efficiency and reduce the annual operating costs of its Marine businesses—both boat and engine—by an estimated $30 million to $35 million.
Virginia Becomes 15th State To Create Office Of Outdoor Recreation
Virginia became the 15th state in the nation to establish an office or task force dedicated to strengthening the outdoor industry, and the third on the East Coast.
Vans Park Series Donates Three Skateparks
Vans Park Series (VPS), the park terrain skateboarding tour, has gifted three new, state-of-the-art skateparks to select cities along their global tour. The cities are Montréal, Paris/Chelles, and Salt Lake City.
Surfrider Foundation Adds Plastic Pollution Policy Expert
The Surfrider Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of clean water and healthy beaches, announced the addition of Jennie Romer as a legal associate for the organization’s Plastic Pollution Initiative.
Skechers Partners With Shaquille O’Neal On Kids Basketball Line
Skechers is collaborating with Shaquille O’Neal on the Shaq by Skechers collection, the first-ever line of kids’ athletic footwear designed especially for the basketball court under the Skechers Kids brand.
Puma And Nike In Battle To Sign Zion Williamson
Puma and Nike are seen as the two finalists to land a footwear deal with Zion Williamson, seen by many as the most highly-touted prospect to enter the NBA since LeBron James, according to TMZ Sports.
Stage Stores Announces Expansion Of Off-Price Conversion Strategy
Stage Stores Inc. announced plans to convert an additional 100 stores to Gordmans off-price in 2020, bringing the total number of 2020 off-price conversions to 250.
Caleres And Veronica Beard Announce Exclusive Partnership
Caleres and American ready-to-wear brand Veronica Beard announced an exclusive partnership. Caleres will exclusively produce the Veronica Beard women’s footwear collection, beginning with the spring 2020 season.
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Appoints Amina Razvi As Executive Director
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition, a leading association representing the apparel, footwear and textile industry in sustainability, announced that its board of directors has confirmed the appointment of Amina Razvi as executive director. Razvi has assumed day-to-day leadership of the Coalition and has responsibility for its global operations.
75 Percent Of Children Are Not Getting Enough Playtime
According to a study from The Genius of Play, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of play, 75 percent of children under 12 are not getting enough active free play, such as running around or riding bikes. While 65 percent of one to four-year-olds experience a deficit of active free play, the number jumps to 77 percent among nine to twelve-year-olds.
Vail Goes Big With Peak Resorts Acquisition
Vail Resorts Inc., the Broomfield, CO-based ski resort and real estate behemoth, grew even bigger Monday morning with the (estimated) $264 million acquisition of Wildwood, MO-based Peak Resorts Inc. The purchase adds 17 ski areas to Vail’s already massive portfolio and dwarfs recent deals taking place in the rapidly evolving ski industry. Here’s what we know about the deal now.
Anta Pre-Announces Significant Gains In First Half
Anta Sports Products Ltd. issued preliminary results for the first half ending June 30 showing that profits from operations are expected to increase not less than 50 percent as sales grew 35 percent.
Vineyard Vines Partners With Premier Lacrosse League
Vineyard Vines on Monday announced a partnership with America’s newest lacrosse organization Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). Celebrating the league’s inaugural season, Vineyard Vines will serve as The Official Style of the Premier Lacrosse League with exclusive product available for purchase during the current 2019 season and 2020 season. The collection will consist of exclusively designed […]
Fanatics Partners With The Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors and Fanatics announced a long-term partnership that will make Fanatics the exclusive operator of all Warriors Shop locations throughout the Bay Area, including the new, multi-level 10,000 square foot flagship location at Thrive City and stores inside of the new state-of-the-art Chase Center.
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