Nike signed its first European clean energy deal with Iberdrola, the Spanish utility, with a goal of having all its offices in Europe powered by renewable energy by 2020.
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Sir George Buckley Joins eGym As Chairman
Sir George W. Buckley, the former CEO of 3M, is joining the Munich-based sports technology company eGym as its chairman.
Johnson Outdoors’ Shares Rebound Day After Q1 Miss
Shares of Johnson Outdoors climbed $1.75, or 3 percent, to $61.02 at market close Tuesday despite its previous day report of a first-quarter earnings and revenue miss. The company’s shares had slid after Monday it reported revenue dropped 10.4 percent to $104.4 million in the first quarter ended December 28, missing analysts’ estimates by $12.4 million. EPS of 35 cents missed expectations by 4 cents.
Crocs To Relocate Global Headquarters To Broomfield, CO, In 2020
Crocs Inc. on Tuesday announced that it will relocate its corporate headquarters in 2020, from Niwot, CO, to Broomfield, CO. The move is part of the company’s strategy for long-term, sustainable growth, including employee retention and recruitment.
NBC Sports Group, Rory McIlroy Inc. Launch Digital Golf Membership GolfPass
NBC Sports Group and global golf superstar Rory McIlroy on Tuesday announced the launch of GolfPass, a new digital membership delivering comprehensive benefits tailored to the modern golfer’s lifestyle.
Foot Locker Announces Global Realignment To Support International Growth Strategy
Foot Locker Inc., the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, on Tuesday announced a realignment of its organizational operating model into three distinct geographical regions: Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA); Asia Pacific; and North America, to better align its resources across its international businesses, and to develop an infrastructure to support an expansion plan within the Asian market.
Go RVing Launches First-Ever Kick Off To Camping Season Campaign
Designed to ignite consumer interest and drive traffic to RV dealers nationwide as the spring/summer vacation season approaches, Go RVing is launching a new multimillion-dollar Kick Off to Camping Season campaign that will run February through mid-July.
Boot Barn Raises Fiscal Year EPS Outlook
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. on Tuesday reported that net sales for the third quarter ended December 29 increased 13 percent to $254 million, narrowly missing analysts’ expectations by $0.54 million. The company raised fiscal year EPS guidance to $1.31 to $1.33, compared to the company’s prior outlook of $1.16 to $1.24.
BikeCo Purchases ASE Assets As Going Concern
BikeCo, LLC, a joint venture consisting of Tiger Capital Group and Advanced Holdings Co. Ltd., has acquired the assets of Advanced Sports Enterprises (ASE). The winning bid, approved by the bankruptcy court on February 1, exceeded $23 million.
Academy Sports Appoints Steven Lawrence As EVP And Chief Merchandising Officer
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced that Steven P. Lawrence has been appointed executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, effective February 11. He was most recently CEO of Francesca’s and has also been chief merchandising officer at Stage Stores.
Mossy Oak Names J Scott Judy ProStaffer Of The Year
Mossy Oak announced that J Scott Judy is their 2018 ProStaffer of the Year. Mossy Oak’s winner is chosen from nearly 1,000 ProStaff members.
Fila Extends Sponsorship Of The BNP Paribas Open
Fila has extended its Premier Sponsorship agreement with the BNP Paribas Open, the largest ATP Tour and WTA combined two-week event in the world.
Unifi Asia Pacific (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd., Kipas Mensucat Isletmeleri A.S. Enter Into Strategic Agreement
Unifi Asia Pacific (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd. (UAP) announced Tuesday that it has entered into a strategic commercial agreement with Kipas Mensucat Isletmeleri A.S. (KIPAS) for the supply of REPREVE staple fibers into the Republic of Turkey. UAP and KIPAS will leverage the supply infrastructure in Turkey to provide quality, service, speed-to-market and REPREVE-based staple fiber offerings to fabric mills as well as brand and retail partners.
Gladiator Lacrosse Acquires All Ball Pro
Gladiator Lacrosse LLC announced the acquisition of St. Louis-based All Ball Pro, which currently manufactures and distributes commercial-grade and professional-grade rebounders for lacrosse and a variety of other sports.
Under Armour To Continue Lindsey Vonn Sponsorship Post-Retirement
Under Armour plans to continue its sponsorship of Lindsey Vonn after her retirement. On Friday, the legendary skier announced she planned to retire after the World Championships this week in Sweden.
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