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.
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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.
The North Face Signs Lease In Mexico City
The North Face has signed a long-term lease at Town Square Metepec, a new lifestyle retail and entertainment center in Mexico City totaling 1.7 million square feet, according to real estate company Thor Equities Group.
Good To-Go Again Aims to #DoBetter this Holiday Season
After last holiday season’s successful #DoBetter campaign that provided 900+ meals to those in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria, Good To-Go, the dehydrated gourmet meal brand changing the way people eat on the go, is once again donating one meal for every twi purchased through their website during the busy holiday season. This year, meals will be donated to the veteran-led Team Rubicon.
Kohl’s Lifts Guidance On Improved Q3
Kohl’s Inc. raised its guidance for the year after reporting third-quarter results topped Wall Street’s targets. Earnings in the third quarter rose 38 percent as comps grew 2.5 percent.
TJX’s Q3 Disappoints With Holiday Guidance
The TJX Companies Inc. reported third-quarter earnings improved as comps grew a stronger-than-expected 7 percent but earnings came in lower than Wall Street’s targets and the off-price retail giant gave weak guidance for the holiday quarter.
Vista Outdoor Completes Credit Refinancing
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that it completed the refinancing of its existing senior secured credit facilities by replacing those facilities with a new asset-based revolving credit agreement and term loan credit agreements.
Dallas Mavericks And Lympo Launch Blockchain Fitness App
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, together with Antanas Guoga, co-founder of Lympo, announced the official launch of Lympo, the nation’s first blockchain fitness app, and the first of its kind that rewards users with crypto tokens holding real monetary value that can be exchanged for premium products within its own in-app Lympo Shop.
Former Louisville Recruit Brian Bowen Sues Adidas
A law firm filed a federal suit on behalf of Brian Bowen, former Louisville and South Carolina basketball recruit, against Adidas, alleging “violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.”
Columbia Sets Leadership Promotions At Sorel
Columbia Sportswear Company announced a number of promotions at Sorel, including Erin Sander, Taylor Vaugh and Natalie Hayes.
Nike Inc. Appoints John Rogers To Board
Nike Inc. announced John W. Rogers, Jr. has been appointed to the company’s board of directors. Rogers, 60, is founder, chairman, CEO and chief investment officer of Ariel Investments LLC.
Urban Outfitters Beats Earnings & Sales Expectations
Urban Outfitters Inc. on Monday announced net income of $78 million and $212 million for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2018, respectively. Earnings per diluted share were 70 cents—beating estimates by 7 cents—and $1.92 for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2018, respectively.
OBIT: James Laux, Laux Sporting Goods
James Laux, the former president of Laux Sporting Goods with two stores in Western New York, has passed away at the age of 90, according to The Buffalo News.
The North Face Announces Giving Back Initiatives
As the temperatures drop across the U.S., The North Face is ramping up how it gives back to its community of explorers in two major ways—the Explore Fund and a $250,000 Move Mountains grant created in memory of a long-time leader at The North Face, Ann Krcik.
Fanatics, Ticketmaster Team Up To Integrate Game Tickets And Sports Merchandise
Fanatics, the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, and Ticketmaster, the global leader in ticketing, on Monday announced a long-term, industry-first partnership that will integrate official verified tickets and official licensed merchandise in the fan shopping experience of both sites.
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