Department stores are a mixed bag heading into Black Friday and the 2018 Holiday Season, as companies like Nordstrom Inc. and Macy’s raised guidance with hopes of closing out the year on strong footing while J.C. Penney and Dillard’s continued looking for ways to keep from stumbling.
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Brooks Running Company Gives Back To High School Programs Across Country
Brooks Running Company has announced the 25 schools that it will give Booster Club grants to this year, helping to buoy high school cross country and track teams and ensure young runners can have an impactful experience with the sport.
Columbia Appoints Troy Sicotte As Mountain Hardwear VP Of Sales
Columbia Sportswear Co. on Monday announced the appointment of Troy Sicotte to serve as vice president of sales, North America for the Mountain Hardwear brand, effective October 22, 2018.
Bicycle Product Suppliers Association, PeopleForBikes Seek Input On Tariffs
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association and PeopleForBikes plan to file an application for a tariff exclusion for electric bicycles, and possibly electric bicycle motors, but the United States Trade Representative mandates that their exclusion applications be supported by data collected from members.
Former SFIA Start-Up Challenge Finalist Asensei Raises $2 Million
Asensei Inc., a finalist in the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2017 Start-Up Challenge, has announced the raise of $2 million in investment led by KB Partners, a Chicago-based early stage venture firm focused on the intersection of sports and technology, and Mooring Hitch.
Peloton To Expand NYC Footprint
Peloton, the in-home cycling and running studio specialist, announced that it will relocate its corporate headquarters to a 312,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art office space at Hudson Commons in New York City.
RYU Opens Flagship NYC Store
RYU Apparel is opening a store in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg section. The Vancouver-based fitness apparel firm has one other U.S. store in Venice, CA and will soon open another in Newport Beach, CA.
Hanesbrands Signs Lease For North Carolina Distribution Center
Hanesbrands, the parent of Champion and Gear For Sports, signed a lease at a distribution center in High Point, NC to support its Champion brand, according to the Triad Business Journal.
Weston Snowboards Rebrands To Weston Backcountry
Weston Snowboards, an independent rider-owned, industry-leading snowboard manufacturer based in Minturn, CO, will be undergoing a rebrand to Weston Backcountry. The change comes as Weston Snowboards expands experiential events to build community around backcountry riding.
Peak Design Recognized For Work Culture
Peak Design, based in San Francisco, ranked second in Outside Magazine’s “The 50 Best Places to Work in 2018.” Other vendors recognized included Ergodyne, SportRx, CamelBak, Eagle Creek, SlideBelts and Stio.
Performance Bicycle Parent Files For Bankruptcy
Advanced Sports Enterprises Inc., the parent company of Performance Bicycle and Bike Nashbar, on Friday announced it is seeking Chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Woolrich Closing Woolen Mill In Woolrich, PA
Woolrich Inc. announced that it will be closing the Woolen Mill in Woolrich, PA. The fabric manufacturing operations will cease by the end of the year and will affect up to 40 employees in the mill.
Converse Signs Washington Wizards Forward
Converse has signed Kelly Oubre Jr., forward for the Washington Wizards, to a multi-year footwear and apparel endorsement deal. Oubre is expected to wear Nike footwear on court and Converse footwear and apparel casually.
Michelob Ultra Launches Turkey Trot Campaign
This Thanksgiving, Michelob Ultra is celebrating the more than one million Americans who get their fitness in before the feast begins by rewarding Turkey Trotters with beer.
Stephen Curry And Alex Morgan Join PGA Jr. League Ambassador Team
Golden State Warriors All-Star and two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry and Olympic Gold Medalist and FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion Alex Morgan have been named the newest PGA Jr. league ambassadors.
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