Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, appointed David Billstrom as the company’s new CEO, effective immediately. Kitsbow founder, Zander Nosler, will remain with the company, returning to his original focus of product design and manufacturing
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Aquilo Sports Extends Sponsorship Of Lucy Charles
Aquilo Sports announced the continuation of its partnership with professional triathlete, Lucy Charles.
Endeavor Design Acquires Sandbox Helmets
Endeavor Design Inc., owner of Airhole and Endeavor Snowboards, has purchased the Sandbox helmet brand to expand their offering of Canadian snowboarding products globally.
Nike Extends Partnership With Nigeria Football Federation
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced a long-term extension of its partnership with Nike which will run through 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Agenda Long Beach Shifts To Consumer Focus
Reed Exhibitions (RX) announced that it will postpone its Agenda Winter Long Beach trade event scheduled for January 3-4, 2019 at the Long Beach Convention Center. The Southern California edition of Agenda will evolve its platform to have a greater focus on the B2C festival in June 2019.
Foot Locker Partners With Funko On NBA Collection
Funko Inc. announced that it is now selling Pop! NBA figurines at Foot Locker. The Pop! players available include James Harden, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kristaps Porzingis, and LeBron James, in an exclusive Los Angeles Lakers gold Icon Edition jersey.
Fathead Collaborates With Team Liquid
Fathead LLC, known for its officially licensed, life-size wall graphics of professional athletes and team logos, announced its new line of Team Liquid merchandise.
Asics America Partners With Right To Play
Asics America Corporation is teaming up with Right To Play (RTP) this holiday season to help get kids moving, powered by the contributions of consumers at Asics stores across the country this Giving Tuesday.
Payless Pops Up In Times Square
Payless recently opened its first ever holiday pop-up location in New York City. The temporary store concept is located at 136 W 42nd Avenue, between Times Square and Bryant Park.
MEC To Open In Saskatchewan
MEC, the outdoor co-up based in Vancouver, will open a new 20,000 square-foot store in Saskatoon in spring 2020, the Co-op’s first retail location in Saskatchewan.
Caleres Lifts Guidance On Strong Famous Footwear Sales, Vionic Deal
Caleres Inc. lifted its guidance after a solid third quarter that saw the company get a boost from Famous Footwear and also announce the acquisition of Vionic.
Foot Locker Offers Upbeat Holiday View On Robust Q3
Foot Locker Inc. reported third-quarter earnings rose 9 percent before special items due to improved margins and a 2.9 percent gain in same-store sales. Earnings topped Wall Street’s average target by 3 cents. Dick Johnson, CEO, said the company is “well positioned to produce even stronger results in the all-important holiday selling season and the fourth quarter overall.”
VF Corporation Appoints Todd Dalhausser As Altra Brand President
VF Corp. on Tuesday announced the appointment of Todd Dalhausser to the position of brand president, Altra, effective immediately. He will report to Steve Murray, vice president, strategic products.
Leki Renews Contract With Lindsey Vonn Through 2020
Leki today announced they have renewed their sponsorship agreement with three-time Olympic Medalist and four-time World Cup Champion Lindsey Vonn for two more seasons.
UFC Announces Major Expansion In China
UFC, the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization, on Tuesday announced plans to open the world’s largest, state-of-the-art MMA training and development facility in Shanghai, China, in 2019. This announcement comes as UFC brings its first-ever event to Beijing this week.
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