Eastbay unveiled its December lookbook cover and women’s holiday campaign, featuring five top WNBA stars :Sue Bird, Elena Delle Donne, Jewell Loyd, Breanna Stuart and Diana Taurasi.
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REI Co-op Expands Gear Rental Program
REI said that starting in December, outdoor enthusiasts from kids to adults can rent snowshoes in 70 REI stores around the country.The co-op will continue to expand its rental program with new products and additional locations throughout 2019.
Outdoor Industry Leaders Commit To Outdoor Retailer In November For 2019
The Outdoor Industry Association sent out an email on Tuesday as a response to the mixed reviews over last month’s slow Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
VF Corp. Appoints Stefano Saccone To Vans’ EMEA Post
VF Corp. on Tuesday announced that Stefano Saccone has been appointed to the position of vice president, general manager of Vans, EMEA. Saccone will lead the brand and its business across the EMEA region beginning April 1, 2019.
DSW Smashes Street Targets In Q3
DSW Inc. lifted its annual guidance after reporting adjusted earnings in the third quarter handily topped Wall Streets’ targets on a 7.3 percent same-store gain,. The footwear off-pricer also said it expects the Camuto Group acquisition to contribute pro forma double-digit EPS accretion by 2020.
IOC Takes Leadership Role In The UN Sports For Climate Action Initiative
As world leaders at the UN Climate Change Summit in Poland (COP24) prepare to implement the Paris Agreement to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken on a leadership role in the new UN Sports for Climate Action Initiative, which aims to drive climate action across the sports community.
Imports Set Another Record In October
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports have set another new record, reaching 2 million containers in a single month for the first time as retailers continued to bring merchandise into the country ahead of a now-postponed increase in tariffs on goods from China, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report.
Report: Under Armour Ousts Ryan Kuehl And Walker Jones
Ryan Kuehl, Under Armour’s SVP of global sports marketing, and Walker Jones, the brand’s senior director of sports marketing, both left the company last week following an internal review of their department’s spending, according to the Wall Street Journal. The exits come after reports of a past practice of letting employees expense strip club visits.
Life Time Opening Doors To Everyone this January 1 For Commitment Day
On January 1, 2019, Life Time is opening its doors to the community to help people overcome those hurdles and achieve their 2019 goals. First launched by Life Time in 2013, Commitment Day 2019 events will be held at all 141 destinations in the United States and Canada.
Blink Fitness Partners With Precor
Blink Fitness has partnered with Precor in a deal that will allow both companies to continue redefining the fitness industry. Beginning with the grand opening of Blink Burbank in late December, all new Blink Fitness gyms will be exclusively outfitted with state-of-the-art Precor equipment that includes cardio, strength, functional fitness equipment, and connected solutions.
Minor League Baseball and Allegiant Launch Credit Card Partnership
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) and Allegiant on Monday announced the launch of a groundbreaking credit card partnership, the first-of-its-kind between a sports property and airline. The agreement is an expansion of the current partnership between MiLB and Allegiant and will provide a compelling platform for bringing fan engagement and rewards to new heights.
STATS Hires New Director of Sales
STATS, the worldwide leader in sports data and intelligence, announced the hire of Derk Osenberg as director of sales.
U.S. Fashion Industry To Testify on U.S.-Japan Trade Negotiating Objectives
United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) President Julia K. Hughes on Monday will testify during the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s public hearing on the negotiating objectives for a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, taking place at the U.S. International Trade Commission.
United Nations Launches Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action With Schoeller As Founding Signatory
Under the auspices of UN Climate Change and in alignment with the Paris Agreement, Schoeller, along with other leaders of the global fashion sector, has agreed to collectively address the climate impact of the fashion industry across its entire value chain by signing the UN Charter for Climate Action.
Jimmy Terry Promoted To PGA Senior Director Of PGA Golf Properties
Jimmy Terry, who has served more than five years as general manager of PGA Golf Club and steered its resurgence by leading the facility’s highly acclaimed golf course and clubhouse renovations, has been promoted to senior director of PGA Golf Properties.
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