Adidas in 2018 produced more than five million pairs of shoes containing recycled plastic waste. The company now plans to more than double that figure this year.
Author: SGB Media
Retail Reports Roundup – January 28
Retail studies arrived last week around growing consumer demands for free shipping, Nike and Adidas landing among most admired companies, more brands expecting to start selling on Amazon in the next five years and more.
New Era To Sponsor Madden NFL 19 Championship Series
Electronic Arts and the National Football League (NFL) announced Bose, New Era Cap and Snickers as the official brand sponsors of the Madden NFL 19 Championship Series.
Peloton Selects Blackbird To Edit Its Virtual Classes
Forbidden Technologies, developer and seller of the cloud video platform Blackbird, announced that Peloton has chosen Blackbird to edit its on-demand virtual classes.
Apex Ski Boots Seeks Strategic/Financial Partner For Global Expansion
Apex Ski Boots, designer, maker and distributor of the two-piece ski and snowboard boot, is evaluating interest from strategic and financial partners to expand its distribution capabilities as well as utilize the Apex design and IP assets in a broader range of products.
Shared Stoke: Plentiful Snow Equals Strong Sales
Thanks to good snow in most U.S. regions, the industry is heading into this week’s Outdoor Retailer Snow Show with plenty of momentum as sales of most snow sports categories are up compared to last season, according to SSI Data’s most recent trend report.
SHOT Show Sets New Record For Exhibitors
The 41st Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), owned and operated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), finished its four-day run with many notable successes, including a new record for exhibitors in its Suppliers Showcase and an innovative Pop-Up Preview that proved to be a hit with buyers.
Trust Performance Hires Rob Aguero As Global Sales Manager
Trust Performance, a leader in multi-link front suspension design, announced that Rob Aguero has joined its rapidly growing team as global sales manager. Previously, Aguero served as manager of sales and business development with Mountain Racing Products and US Brand Manager with Lightweight Cycling Products.
NFL Reports 29 Percent Drop in Concussions During 2018 Season, Practices
The number of diagnosed concussions NFL players suffered in 2018 dropped significantly, indicating that a heightened effort this season — which included two much-discussed rules changes — might have contributed to the difference.
Nike Reopens Blue Ribbon Sports Store
Nike has opened Blue Ribbon Sports, a store designed to serve as a community space for local runners in Santa Monica, CA.
Nike Enters 10-Year Partnership With Major League Baseball
Beginning in 2020, Nike will become the the exclusive provider of Major League Baseball’s on-field uniforms (which will feature a Nike Swoosh), including baselayers, game-day outerwear and training apparel.
Revtown USA To Open Store At The Edit Roosevelt Field
Revtown, the men’s denim brand founded by three former Under Armour executives, will open its first physical store at The Edit Roosevelt Field at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, Long Island.
Nuun Sponsoring Sarah True, Kayla Kobelin And The Smashfest Queen Team
Nuun announced its support of the next generation of female athletes with the sponsorships of Sarah True, Kayla Kobelin and the Smashfest Queen Team. Nuun will be providing resources, including critical hydration and nutrition support, for these inspiring athletes and advocates across their training, racing, and recovery needs.
NRF: Consumer Super Bowl Spending Expected To Be Down Slightly
American adults say they will spend an average $81.30 for a total of $14.8 billion as they watch the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams meet up in the Super Bowl next month, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Awayco Expands Innovative Experience Platform to Include Mountain Sports, Grows Leadership Team
Awayco, an experience platform that connects adventure seekers with premium outdoor gear in key locations around the world, announced today that it has launched its mountain category in North America, Europe, and Japan, offering premium skis and snowboards, with mountain bikes coming soon.