Outdoor Foundation announced its inaugural Thrive Outside Communities in Atlanta, GA; Grand Rapids, MI; San Diego, CA; and Oklahoma City, OK.
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Will Tiger Wood’s Victory Lift The Golf Industry?
Tiger Woods’ first major win in 11 Years and first Masters win since 2005 earned quick attention to his best-known sponsor, Nike, but some see it possibly helping to boost the overall golf industry.
Tillys Partners With High School ESports League
High School ESports League (HSEL), the longest-running high school eSports organization, announced a partnership with Tillys Inc. to offer students care packages and the chance to compete for prizes through an augmented reality (AR) experience and mobile game at Tillys’ stores.
BSN Sports Acquires Rochester’s Valenti Sport
BSN Sports, the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets and a division of Varsity Brands, announced that it has acquired Rochester-NY based Valenti Sports.
Imprinted Sportswear Rebrands To Impressions Expo
The Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS), owned and operated by Emerald Expositions, will be rebranding in 2020 with a new name: Impressions Expo.
REI Expands Cycling Trips In Adventure Travel Business
REI is doubling the number of cycling adventures to more than 40 itineraries as part of its adventure travel business.
Nike Close To Extending Paris Saint-Germain Deal
Nike is close to extending its kit supplier partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
JD Sports Sees Sales Vault 49.2 Percent In 2018
JD Sports Fashion Plc, the U.K.-based athletic footwear giant that acquired Finish Line last year, reported profits before taxes rose 15.5 percent in its year ended February 1 on a 49.2 parent revenue gain.
Vermont Ranks As Greenest State
According to WalletHub, the top five greenest states are Vermont, New York, Oregon, Connecticut and Minnesota.
Adidas Looking To Extend Real Madrid Deal
Adidas is close to a kit deal worth €100 million (U.S. $113 million) per season to re-up its deal with Spanish soccer giants Real Madrid, according to Spanish publication AS.
Wigwam Introduces SynchroKnit with Unrivaled Precision Fit in Socks
New Patented Technology to Debut to the Public in January 2020 Wigwam Mills Inc., the family-owned maker of premium, made-in-the-USA socks since 1905, is proud to introduce SynchroKnit a completely new technology in sock construction. This sock revolution results in an unrivaled non-slip fit by strategically reducing bulk and excess yarn, so the sock hugs the […]
Reebok Pays Homage To The Iconic Club C Sneaker In ‘Back Where We Started’
The new film represents the latest chapter in global ‘Sport the Unexpected’ Today, Reebok launches ‘Back Where We Started,’ a unique film that pays homage to the Club C, the iconic shoe that changed the sneaker conversation in the 80s and remains a streetwear essential today. The film is the second installment in the brand’s […]
Academy’s Struggles Continued In 2018
In an update, Moody’s Investors Service confirmed the debt ratings and outlook of Academy, Ltd., the parent of Academy Sports & Outdoors, while also indicating that the retailer’s financial performance continues to erode. The report noted that Academy’s comps declined in the mid-single-digit range and EBITDA declined 12 percent in 2018.
Snow Peak Moving U.S. Headquarters And Flagship
Snow Peak is moving and expanding its U.S. flagship store and company headquarters to a new location on NW 23rd in Portland, OR.
Foot Locker Opens In Singapore Airport
Foot Locker Inc. opened its fourth door in Singapore. Located in Jewel Changi Airport, the two-story space has a dedicated women’s and kids’ area.
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