Newell Brands Inc. announced that the company’s board of directors has approved an expansion to the company’s stock repurchase authorization.
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Adidas Signs Alix Klineman
Adidas announced multi-year partnerships with 2017 AVP Beach Volleyball Rookie of the Year Alix Klineman. The 6’5” athlete from Manhattan Beach will become the face of Adidas Volleyball.
IHRSA Announced Institute Scholarship Recipients
The IHRSA Institute announced that Annie Fältman is the recipient of The John McCarthy Merit Scholarship and Kelli Mokeler is the recipient of The Curt & Jane Beusman Scholarship.
JC Penney To Open Fanatics Shops
JC Penney has partnered with Fanatics Inc. to open 325 Fanatics in-store shops selling team apparel. An additional 325 Fanatics destinations will be open by the back-to-school season.
Eddie Bauer, PacSun Combined Under New Operating Company
Golden Gate Capital announced that the company has established a new operating company, PSEB Group. PSEB will be composed of two Golden Gate portfolio companies: Eddie Bauer and Pacific Sunwear of California. In connection with the establishment of PSEB, Golden Gate will invest additional equity in PSEB to support the company’s growth.
Under Armour Names Brothers & Co. PR Agency
Under Armour Inc. announced Friday that the company has retained Tulsa, OK-based Brothers & Co. as the company’s public relations agency for the UA Hunt, UA Fish, UA Freedom and UA Tactical categories.
Aisle Talk Week of June 4
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Winnebago acquiring boat manufacturer Chris-Craft.
Leadville Race Series x Warrior’s Ascent … A Path of Healing for Veterans and First Responders
Raise awareness and money during the Leadville Race Series for veterans and first responders dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress.
Winnebago Acquires Chris-Craft
Winnebago Industries Inc. acquired Chris-Craft, the recreational boat builder, from Stellican Ltd., which has owned Chris-Craft since 2001. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
OIA Elects Two Returning And Four First-Term Board Members
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced two returning board members and four new incoming members to the board.
Lululemon To Repurchase 3.3 Million Shares from Advent International
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced that the company has agreed to repurchase 3.3 million shares of the company’s common stock in a private transaction with funds affiliated with Advent International Corporation.
Camping World To Open RV Dealerships In Gander Outdoors Locations
Speaking at the Baird’s 2018 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference, Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis revealed that Camping World’s plan all along has been to add RV dealerships to the acquired Gander Mountain locations.
Dick’s Partners With Bunkers In Baghdad To Bring Golf To Troops
Dick’s Sporting Goods made a donation of golf clubs, balls and other equipment to Bunkers in Baghdad, which supports American troops and veterans deployed around the world and recovering in the U.S.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Bolsters Mid-Atlantic Sales Team
Sherpa Adventure Gear announced the company’s newest sales member, Kurt Schumann, for the Mid-Atlantic region.
The Buckle’s May Comps Climb
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales increased 3.6 percent.
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