In an interview with SGB Executive, John Connelly, president and founder of Oboz, said he expects the sale of the outdoor footwear brand to Kathmandu, the New Zealand-retailer, will support its international growth and provide a boost to its innovation and sustainability efforts.
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Champion x Harley Viera-Newton … Sweet Athleisure Style
A year in the making, HVN x Champion includes heritage pieces from Champion’s archive reimagined in sweet HVN prints.
Injinji Grows Sales, Customer Service And Design Teams
Injinji, the maker of the Original Performance Toesock, announced the hiring and promotion of three new team members in its sales, customer service and design departments.
Smartwool Opens Its First Canadian Store In Banff
Smartwool opened its first Canadian retail location in the mountain town of Banff, Alberta.
Yakima Expands Retail Training Program For 2018
The program includes both hands-on training at clinics and events across the country, and online training through the Yakima Garage and Brandlive.
Jordan Brand Adds Michael Thomas To Its Football Roster
Nike said Jordan Brand signed Michael Thomas, star wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, as a brand ambassador.
SFIA Topline Report: Casual Participation Up, Core Participation Down
Americans continue to engage in a wide range of physical activities but with less regularity than in previous years, according to the 2018 SFIA Topline Participation Report, released today. Casual participation is growing, while core participation is declining, according to the report.
JD Sports Looks To Take On Foot Locker In U.S. Market
In a shocker, JD Sports announced plans to enter the U.S. marketplace through the acquisition of the beleaguered sneaker chain Finish Line. Analysts said the merged retailer’s combined buying clout presents a new threat to Foot Locker.
Concourse Team Express Announces Partnership With U.S. Baseball Academy
Concourse Team Express LLC, a privately held, multi-platform outdoor recreation and sporting goods retailer, announced a partnership with the U.S. Baseball Academy, a nationwide network of baseball training camps.
Antigua Group’s Gary Chittenden Earns PGA New York Region Sales Honor
The Antigua Group Inc., a designer and marketer of golf and sports apparel under the Antigua brand, has announced that Gary Chittenden has been named 2017 Northwestern New York Section PGA Sales Representative of the Year. Chittenden represents Antigua in the upstate New York and western New York sales area. He will receive his award […]
Yeti Withdraws IPO Plans
Yeti Holdings Inc. has ended its plans to go public due to “market conditions.”
Nike Again Ranks As Most Valuable Apparel Brand
Nike again led Brand Finance’s annual listing of the world’s most valuable apparel brands, although it lost some value since last year. Rounding out the top ten were H&M, Zara, Adidas, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Gucci, Uniqlo and Rolex.
The Conservation Alliance Contributes $800,000 In Grants To 21 Organizations
The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $800,000 to 21 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America.
CCM Hockey Donates New Equipment To Special Needs Children
CCM Hockey donated new hockey equipment to Smart Light Sports in Woburn, MA, with the help of CCM ambassador and Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy.
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