Cherokee Global Brands on Thursday narrowed its guidance for the fiscal year 2019 after reporting third-quarter revenues declined 25 percent as the company continues to transition from its DTR licenses to new wholesale licensing partners in the United States.
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Fanatics Partners With University of Oregon In First College Deal
Marking its first licensing agreement with a university, Fanatics inked a 10-year deal with the University of Oregon to license, manufacture and sell its sports gear beginning on January 1, 2020.
Riddell Renews Youth Football Partnership With Pop Warner
Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc., the nation’s oldest youth football organization, and Riddell announced a partnership renewal that will last three years.
Fanatics Forms Strategic Partnership With Jakprints
Fanatics Inc. and Jakprints Inc. announced a new five-year partnership deal that will allow Jakprints to support the domestic production needs of Fanatics. With this partnership Jakprints also announced the opening of a new 140,000-square-foot facility in Eastlake, OH, which includes a $7 million investment in state-of-the-art equipment and the creation of over 100 new jobs.

Grassroots Connect Shifts Spring Dates To Support Outdoor Industry Calendar
Grassroots Connect, the twice-annual buying show of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, will shift their spring 2019 event dates one day earlier to support the outdoor industry calendar.
IOC Announces Changes To Management Structure
The IOC is adapting its management structure. After 26 years as director of NOC Relations and of Olympic Solidarity, Pere Miró will henceforth focus exclusively on his role as deputy director general for relations with the Olympic Movement.
Bass Pro Shops Partners With American Bass Anglers
Bass Pro Shops and American Bass Anglers announced today a multiyear partnership to provide more avenues for weekend anglers across the country. Bass Pro Shops will become the Title Sponsor of American Bass Anglers and will support a new 150hp bass tournament trail.
Three Finalists Chosen to Present At Fourth ‘Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge’
Three finalists have been chosen to present at the fourth Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, during the Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference in Orlando, FL.
Vail CEO Gives $2 Million In Grants To Support Emotional Wellness Programs
Vail Resorts Inc. on Thursday announced that CEO Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, have contributed more than $2 million to support emotional wellness programs in nearly every mountain resort community in which Vail Resorts operates.

Boy Scouts May File For Bankruptcy
The Boy Scouts of America is considering filing for bankruptcy as it faces eroding membership and a ramp up in legal costs over how it handled allegations of sex abuse, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Bankruptcy Court Approves Liquidation Sales At Performance Bicycle, Sets Auction For January
A bankruptcy judge has approved the store closing sales at all 102 Performance Bicycle locations, according to Bicycle Retailer. An auction to acquire the assets of Advanced Sports Enterprises, the parent of Performance Bicycle, was moved to mid-January from December 18.

Columbia Sportswear Announces Appointment of Peter Ruppe As VP Of Footwear
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Peter Ruppe as Vice President of Footwear for the Columbia Brand. “Peter Ruppe is a true leader, bringing a unique combination of strategic and tactical thinking,” said Columbia Brand President Joe Boyle.
Philip Stein Names Paige Spiranac Its New Brand Ambassador
Philip Stein, a wearable wellbeing brand, has partnered with Paige Spiranac, the American social media personality and professional golfer.

Bauerfeind And NBA Announce Global Licensing Partnership
Bauerfeind, a maker of orthopedic braces and other devices to support the joints and the back, and the National Basketball Association announced a new multiyear partnership making Bauerfeind’s GenuTrain NBA an officially-licensed knee support of the league.
San Antonio To Host 49th Annual National AD Conference
More than 2,400 athletic administrators, spouses, guests and exhibitors will be attending the 49th annual National Athletic Directors Conference (NADC) Friday through. Tuesday (December 14-18) at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio