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Hibbett Sports Hosts AHA Fundraising Campaign in Stores and Online
Retailer Hibbett Sports will host an American Heart Association (AHA) fundraising campaign in 1,000-plus Hibbett Sports stores nationwide and online throughout the month of April.
Camping World To Acquire Dixie RV Superstore
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire Dixie RV Superstore located in Newport News, VA.
Newell Brands Sends Letter To Starboard
Newell Brands Inc. delivered a letter to Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd. from its board of directors addressing many of the activist hedge fund’s concerns.
VF Corp. Appoints Steve Murray VP, Strategic Projects
VF Corp. appointed Steve Murray, former president of Vans, to the new position of vice president, strategic projects. Murray initial focus will include elevating The North Face brand’s footwear product strategy, and supporting the successful integration of the Altra brand into VF and the extension of its technical footwear capabilities into VF’s outdoor footwear platform.
Nike Extends NFL Deal
The National Football League and Nike announced an extension to their on-field rights partnership for another eight years. The new deal will take place when the current one expires in 2020 and will run through 2028.
Billabong Shareholders Approve Boardriders Acquisition
Boardriders, Inc., the parent of Quiksilver, Roxy, and DC Shoes brands, announced that the shareholders of Billabong International Limited have approved Boardriders’ proposed acquisition of Billabong.
Chase Greatness With Under Armour And The Rock
“Chasing Greatness” is an apparel collection for all types of athletes and for all types of training from Under Armour and The Rock, Dwayne Johnson.
Black Diamond Opens Store In Anchorage
Black Diamond, a brand of Clarus Corporation, opened a strategic retail store in Anchorage in Alaska.
Arc’teryx Names Dominique Morisset as Veilance GM
Arc’teryx Veilance has appointed Dominique Morisset to the new role of general manager, Veilance, effective immediately.
Korkers Adds New Outdoor Sales Agencies
Korkers Products LLC, the maker of traction footwear, announced the hiring of three new sales agencies to bolster its U.S. sale efforts.
Mammut Announces Transition In Leadership In North America
Mammut, the Swiss producer of premium outdoor equipment and apparel, appointed Joe Prebich as managing director of Mammut North America. Bill Supple will transition from his role as CEO in late April.
Lululemon’s Q4 Earnings, Revenue Surpass Expectations
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter that easily surpassed Wall Street expectations and its revised guidance. The company’s reported adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.33 while revenue was $928.8 million, above expectations of $1.27 and $912 million.
Shoe Carnival’s Q4 Earnings Reaches Upper End Of Guidance
Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings rose 30.1 percent on an adjusted basis, hitting the high end of guidance. Same-sore sales dipped 0.5 percent
Adidas Signs Aaron Judge
Adidas announced a multiyear partnership with 2017 Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Rookie of the Year, outfielder Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees. Judge had been with Under Armour.
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