Bridgedale, a global market leader in the manufacture of performance socks, has developed a solution to the age-old problem of losing socks in the wash. Using their patented “Polarity Fusion” technology they have perfected a process of twisting opposite and equal unique magnetic yarns into “pairs” of socks. By changing the direction of the twist of the yarn […]
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RYU Apparel Closes Final Tranche Of $6 Million Private Placement
RYU Apparel Inc., the fitness apparel specialist based in Vancouver, announced that it has closed a final tranche of the non-brokered private placement financing of up to 80 million units at a price of $0.075 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $6 million.
Umbro Extends Deal With Everton
Umbro signed a multi-year extension with Everton, the Liverpool soccer team that competes in the Premier League.
JCPenney To Close 27 Stores In 2019
JCPenney announced plans to close 27 stores this year. The closures include 18 full-time department stores and nine home and furniture shops.
Puma Signs Long-Term Partnership With Valencia CF
Puma announced a new long-term partnership with Valencia CF, one of Spain’s most successful soccer teams.
Nike Accredited For Fair Labor Practices
The Fair Labor Association (FLA) announced that its board of directors voted to re-accredit Nike’s social compliance program, the third FLA accreditation for the company.
Zoot Sports Launches TeamZoot Camps
Zoot Sports, the specialist in triathlon training and race day apparel, saw over 50 athletes attend its inaugural U.S. Team Zoot Camp in San Diego.
Winmark Announces Results Of Self-Tender Offer
Winmark Corporation announced the results of its self-tender offer to purchase up to 150,000 shares of its common stock for a price of $159.63 per share, which expired at 12:00 midnight EDT, on March 28, 2019.
Foot Locker Finding New Paths To Growth
At its Investor Day, Foot Locker Inc. didn’t alter its long-term growth goals but officials detailed how new store concepts, fresh engagement approaches and other digitally-savvy concepts would significantly reshape the retailer in the years ahead.
Firearms Market Share Opportunities Abound For Sportsman’s Warehouse
An earnings miss and the resignation of its CFO might have taken a toll on Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc.’s shares after Thursday morning’s release of fourth-quarter results, but the company is uniquely positioned for growth thanks to one category in particular—firearms.
Toray Develops New PPS Resin with World’s Highest Flexibility Level Toray Industries, Inc.
Toray Industries, Inc. (Head office Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President, Akihiro Nikkaku; hereinafter referred to as “Toray”) announced today that it succeeded in developing a new polyphenylene sulfide (hereinafter referred to as “PPS”) resin with the world’s highest flexibility level while maintaining its superior heat resistance and chemical resistance. The company plans to start proposing applications of […]
Aisle Talk Week Of March 25
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including the National Football League naming New Era Cap as the official outfitter of the NFL Scouting Combine. Under Armour had held exclusive rights as the NFL Scouting Combine’s official apparel outfitter since 2009.
Lululemon To Repurchase Shares from Advent International
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced that it has agreed to repurchase one million shares of its common stock in a private transaction with funds affiliated with Advent International Corporation.
Hastings College Teams Up With BSN Sports, Nike
Hastings College based in Nebraska entered into a multi-year partnership agreement with BSN Sports to supply athletic apparel and equipment through Nike.
Talkoot Secures $1.65 Million In Seed Funding
Talkoot, a cloud-based content production platform that works with Adidas, Mountain Hardwear, Dr. Martens and other active lifestyle brands, announced that it has closed a $1.65 million seed round of finance to accelerate sales and marketing and drive product development.
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