Anta Partners With IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Anta has become its official sportswear uniform supplier until the end of 2022 at a signing ceremony at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Nike Sells Hurley To PE Firm Bluestar Alliance

Nike Inc. announced Tuesday it has reached a definitive agreement to sell the Hurley brand to private equity firm Bluestar Alliance LLC. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to be complete in December.

Faction Skis Goes Big With Next Growth Phase

Faction Skis, the Verbier, Switzerland-based premium ski manufacturer, has set its sights on the U.S. market for its next growth phase. CEO Alex Hoye spoke with SGB about recent moves to take share here, including a new North America headquarters, increased production and shifting sales in-house. Here’s what on tap for the next step in Faction’s evolution.

Unifi Sees Polyester Market Show Some Stabilization

Unifi Inc. reported improved underlying profitability on a modest sales gain in the first quarter as stringent cost-control efforts and a more favorable raw material cost environment in the U.S. offset continuing pricing pressures in polyester.

Big 5 Surges Past Guidance, Doubles Net Income In Q3

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. on Tuesday reported net income for the fiscal third quarter ended September 29 was $6.4 million, or 30 cents per diluted share, compared to net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2018 of $3.1 million, or 15 cents per diluted share.

NRF CEO: Phase One Trade Deal With China ‘Very Promising’ 

NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay appeared Tuesday morning on Fox Business Network’s Varney and Co. to discuss the “phase one” trade deal with China announced earlier this month by President Trump. The appearance came as reports indicated that Trump and China President Xi Jinping will meet in November. 

ESPN, Under Armour And LISC Announce Play Spaces Grants

Community organizations and municipalities in Atlanta; Decatur, GA.; Detroit; Oakland and Toledo, OH will receive grants totaling $256,500 to help transform vacant lots into sports, recreation and play spaces. The 13 awards are part of ESPN’s RePlay initiative, a collaboration with Under Armour and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).

Sneakertopia To Feature Jason Dussault Exhibit

World-renowned mosaic artist Jason Dussault announced that he will be one of the artists featured at this month’s Sneakertopia, the world’s first pop-up museum designed and dedicated to sneakers and their relation to art, culture and society.