Future Creatives … Love For Soccer

Puma — to promote two new colors of the Future soccer shoe Black Fizzy and Launch Fizzy — follows two young creatives and their love for soccer.

Adidas And Ping Sign Joaquin Nieman

Joaquin Niemann, golf’s top-ranked amateur who is making his pro debut this week, signed endorsement deals with Adidas Golf for headwear, apparel, and footwear, and Ping for equipment.

Vail Resorts Sees Lift-Ticket Growth For Its Ski Season

Vail Resorts reported season-to-date total lift ticket revenue at the company’s North American mountain resorts, including an allocated portion of season pass revenue for each applicable period, was up 3.7 percent from the beginning of the ski season through April 15.

Escalade’s Q1 Earnings Dip

Escalade Inc. reported net earnings in the first quarter slid 14.3 percent as sales inched up 0.6 percent. The company said a cold, early spring weather impacted some of the outdoor play categories.

5.11 Opens Store In Downers Grove

5.11, the maker of tactical apparel and gear, recently opened a brick-and-mortar retail store in Downers Grove, IL. The location marks the brand’s 34th U.S. retail store opening and its 25th store opening in the past 18 months.

CODI $1.1 Billion in New Debt Financing

Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) announced that the company has signed a credit agreement for a revolving credit facility totaling $600 million and a term loan facility in the amount of $500 million. CODI also announced that the company has closed the previously announced private offering of $400 million in notes.

Greats To Open Manhattan Store On April 20

Greats, the high-end sneaker start-up based in Brooklyn, is opening the company’s second store on April 20. The store will be located at the corner of Crosby and Broome in the SoHo section of New York City.