G-III Apparel Group Ltd. reported a modest gain in first-quarter earnings that arrived at the upper end of guidance. Sales increased 3.6 percent. The company reaffirmed its outlook for the year.
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Skechers Celebrates 20 Years As Public Company
Michael Greenberg, president, Skechers U.S.A. on Tuesday rang the NYSE closing bell to celebrate the company’s 20th year as a public company.
OBIT: Duncan Finigan
Duncan Finigan, global head of brand management and marketing at Oofos, died on May 26 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 59.
First Diversity-Focused “Breakthrough Series” Event Of 2019 To Be Held At The Jackie Robinson Training Complex June 7-9, 2019
MLB and USA Baseball have invited approximately 60 top high school baseball players to development experience as part of a series of similar camps through June and July. Highlights of the cost-free event include elite instruction from former major leaguers, showcase games, visit to Marlins Park, and guest speakers. Below are details for the first […]
World Armwrestling League (WAL) Aligns With Strategic Broadcast Partners For 2019 Supermatch Showdown Series
Joining Turner Sports’ B/R Live, fans can now catch all the intense WAL action on Anthem Sports & Entertainment and Fanseat
Primera, Kenco Label And Tag To Slash Retail’s $100 Billion Shrinkage Problem With A groundbreaking Solution At NRF Protect 2019
Economical and easy to implement, Kenco-LP patented security tag is the industry’s first strategic, tamper-proof way to disrupt most forms of retail loss with little or no additional costs.
J.C. Penney Appoints GMM, Women’s Apparel
J. C. Penney Company Inc. announced that Victor Ejarque Lopez, formerly at Guess, has been named senior vice president, general merchandise manager for women’s apparel, reporting to Michelle Wlazlo, chief merchandising officer.
Saucony Launches New Global Brand Platform: “Run for Good”
Saucony announced a new global brand platform: Run for Good. Beginning on June 5, Global Running Day, Saucony will turn the Run for Good ethos into action with the launch of the Run for Good Relay to benefit select charitable partners.
Topgolf Officially Breaks Ground In Omaha, NE
Topgolf officially broke ground on Nebraska’s first venue in Omaha. Construction on the new venue begins this week with a projected opening date of spring 2020.
World Surf League Announces Sustainability Efforts
The World Surf League (WSL) Tuesday announced a series of sustainability commitments that set a new standard for global professional sports.
SnoFolio Partners With United States Collegiate Ski And Snowboard Association
SnoFolio has announced a partnership with the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA). The partnership furthers SnoFolio’s mission of supporting and progressing skiers throughout their lifetime by making its Snowsport performance technology available to more athletes.
Asics Introduces Campaign For Global Running Day
Asics will collaborate with Asics Runkeeper app on a #DearShoes social giveaway and in-app challenge to celebrate Global Running Day (June 5) in the U.S. Events will also be held at nearly 50 U.S. Asics stores and outlets.
Life Time Partners With Hoka One One
Life Time, the fitness club, and Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, announced a multi-faceted partnership “to empower people in all aspects of their health journey.” The companies will work together on a number of activations, starting with one around Global Running Day.
Riddell Kicks Off Fifth-Annual Smarter Football Program
Riddell unveiled Peoria High School as its Team of the Future to celebrate the launch of its 2019 Smarter Football program. Riddell and Peyton Manning will select 10 grant winners for 2019 with Manning donating Riddell’s InSite impact monitoring technology to all winning programs.
O. Mustad & Son Acquires TUF-Line From Western Filament
O. Mustad & Son, a Norwegian-based manufacturer and marketer of fishing hooks and accessories, has acquired TUF-Line, the recreational fishing line business of Western Filament, a Grand Junction, CO-based provider of synthetic fiber materials. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.