The companies entered into a strategic multi-year licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of outerwear for the Champion and C9 Champion brands in North America, including exploring opportunities across Champion’s global network as a key partner.
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Ignik Amps Up Battery Powered Heat with New Products
Topside and Flipside offer portable warmth for sleeping outdoors.
Nike Tops Gen-Z’s Rankings for Most Authentic Brand
Nike was ranked the “Most Authentic” brand in the active lifestyle and fashion space among Gen Z consumers in North America and Western Europe, according to YPulse, based on its latest demographic survey.
Vasque Steps into New Direction with Re:connect Collection
Vasque Footwear launched its Re:connect collection, complementing its core hiking line, featuring lightweight, sustainable materials. “We’ve been making high-quality hiking footwear for almost 60 years. We are experts in fit and finish, and the opportunity to take our expertise in traditional hiking product and apply that to a new category was an exciting challenge for […]
Chaco Introduces New Silhouettes For Fall 2023
For Fall 2023, Chaco Footwear is introducing two new silhouettes—The Paonia Chelsea Fluff and the Fields Lace boot. “Fall marks new beginnings, goals, a new season, and a fresh start,” said Lindsey Lindemulder, senior director of marketing at Chaco. “For years, our Fields Chelsea and Paonia styles have been favorites among the Chaco Nation. This […]
Sportsman’s Warehouse Swings to Second Quarter Loss as Comps Fall
The 11.8 percent net sales decrease was said to be primarily due to lower demand across all product categories and a decline in store traffic resulting from the continued impact of consumer inflationary pressures on discretionary spending, partially offset by the opening of 14 new stores.
Xponential Fitness Sets Three-Year Growth Targets; Shares Fall 15 Percent
XPOF shares were up 2 percent in the pre-market on Wednesday but fell throughout the day to close down 15.4 percent to $19.07 on Wednesday.
HanesBrands and FSU Extend Exclusive Mass Channel License
The multiyear extension of its apparel partnership gives HanesBrands exclusive rights to Florida State fanwear in the mass retail channel.
BodyArmor to Enter Canada
Coca-Cola will launch the BodyArmor sports drink across Canada in January 2024, marking the brand’s first international expansion since BodyArmor was founded in 2011 and Coke’s late 2021 acquisition.
USTA Launches Investment Fund to Support Tennis Growth
The United States Tennis Association launched USTA Ventures through the USTA Strategic Investment Committee to acquire potential equity stakes in technologies and other companies to advance the growth of tennis in the U.S.
Lazydays Adds Two Board Members
Lazydays, an RV dealer, announced that Erika Serow gave notice that she is resigning from its Board of Directors for personal reasons, effective September 30. Concurrently, Lazydays appointed Suzanne Tager and Susan Scarola to the Board.
Skechers Sues Laforst for Patent Infringement
Skechers USA, Inc. reported it sued Laforst Shoes, Inc. for alleged patent infringement of its proprietary Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins design. Skechers filed the lawsuit in The United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Nexgen Packaging Appoints VP of Sales, Americas
Nexgen Packaging, a packaging provider for the retail, apparel and footwear industries, hired Kevin DeSpain as senior vice president of sales for the Americas. He comes from Zebra Technologies.
NSGA Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee Elects Class of 2024
NSGA Sporting Goods Industry Hall Of Fame announced the Class of 2023, which includes Glenn Barrett, OrthoLite; Cathy Pryor, Hibbett Sports; Karsten Solheim, Ping Golf; and Mike Thompson, Rawlings.
BMZ Acquires Nox Cycles and Hawk Bikes
The BMZ Group, a maker of lithium-ion batteries, acquired e-bike brand Nox Cycles Austria, its its sister companies in Germany and Switzerland, and the Hawk Bikes brand.
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