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College Basketball Scandal Spreads To Kansas And NC State
Kansas and North Carolina State have joined Louisville and Miami (Fla.) in the FBI’s ongoing probe into corruption in college basketball as federal prosecutors in New York added additional criminal counts to the indictment of former Adidas executive Jim Gatto.
Reports: Adidas In Talks To Replace Puma As Arsenal Sponsor
Adidas is in advanced negotiations to become the kit sponsor for Arsenal. The Premier League squad’s contract with Puma is due to expire at the end of next season
Zumiez’s March Comps Climb 12.6 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced, that total net sales for the five-week period ended April 7, 2018 increased 14.7 percent to $82.3 million, compared to $71.7 million for the five-week period ended April 1, 2017.
Adidas And Vans Winning With Teens
Adidas, Vans, Supreme, Champion and Lululemon all saw a strong uptick in mindshare among teens in Piper Jaffray’s 35th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey. Nike, Converse and Under Armour all lost ground.
Dutch Solar Products Company WakaWaka Goes Public
WakaWaka – which improves access to light and power for a person living off the grid whenever a consumer buys a solar light or power bank – is the first European B Corporation with public offering.
LifeStraw Names Adam Janecka Head Of Retail Sales
Sales veteran of 20-plus years to drive international growth for filtration and purification products company.
Bigtruck Adds Outside Directors, Elects Chairman
Bigtruck, the headwear specialist, has expanded the company’s board of directors to include two new outside directors, bringing industry experience and perspective to the brand.
The Bravest Coat
Canada Goose honors New York’s bravest by partnering with the FDNY Foundation to create a coat dedicated to the spirit and strength of New York’s finest.
Kansas And North Carolina State Caught In College Basketball Probe
An Adidas executive conspired with others to pay the families of players to commit to Kansas and North Carolina State, according to a new court documents. Louisville and Miami had been the only schools involved in the FBI’s probe into corruption in college basketball.
Columbia Sportswear To Acquire Remaining Interest In China Joint Venture
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the intent to acquire the remaining 40 percent interest in Columbia Sportswear Commercial (Shanghai) Company, the joint venture that the company currently operates in China with Swire Resources Limited, a subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited.
University Of Washington Switches From Nike To Adidas
University of Washington athletic officials announced plans for a 10-year agreement to make Adidas the official athletic footwear and apparel partner of the Huskies through June of 2029. The university had been wearing Nike for 20 years.
Canada Goose Files $1.25B Preliminary Base Shelf Prospectus
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. has filed a preliminary short form, base shelf prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.
Volcom Hits The Selling Block
Kering said it plans to sell its Volcom, the action sports brand, to focus purely on luxury goods.
Nike Slips, Adidas Gains In Piper Jaffray’s Teen Survey
According to Piper Jaffray Companies’ 35th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey, Nike dominated teen spending among brands but saw some eroding mindshare. Adidas climbed further, hitting a new peak in mindshare.
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