Roka Sports Inc., the Austin, TX-based company best known for its technical sunglasses, announced the launch of its own direct to consumer e-commerce site and direct fulfillment in Europe.
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Bodyarmor To Become Official Sports Drink Of March Madness
Bodyarmor, the sports drink, announced that the brand will become the Official Sports Drink of NCAA championships, including March Madness, beginning in 2019.
Tony Hawk Establishes Brand Consultancy
Tony Hawk announced the launch of D/CAL, a hybrid brand consultancy and creative agency, with co-founders Adam Wilson (Carhartt, McGarryBowen), Jared Prindle (Tony Hawk Inc., 900 Films), and Ryan Maconochie (Arc, Leo Burnett, Trisect).
Foot Locker To Hold Seventh-Annual Week Of Greatness
Foot Locker announced its highly-anticipated, annual “Week of Greatness” campaign by dropping #BecauseSneakers, a global sneaker anthem.
Nike Announces 10 Percent Increase In Quarterly Dividend
Said Mark Parker, chairman, president and CEO of Nike Inc. “This is our 17th consecutive year of increasing dividend payouts, and combined with the new four-year $15 billion share repurchase program announced this summer, this commitment shows our continued confidence in Nike’s ability to deliver sustainable, profitable, capital-efficient growth over the long-term.”
Nordstrom Lifts Guidance On Improved Q3 Earnings
Nordstrom said its third-quarter earnings excluding a special charge slightly exceeded the company’s expectations, reflecting continued top-line strength across its Full-Price and Off-Price businesses. Comparable sales increased 2.3 percent in the third quarter.
Shoe Carnival Raises Outlook On Strong Q3
Shoe Carnival Inc. raised its fiscal 2018 outlook after reporting earnings per diluted share increased 15 percent to 76 cents and comparable store sales increased 4.5 percent in the quarter ended November 3.
Delta Apparel Earnings Jump 59 Percent In Q4
Delta Apparel Inc. on Thursday reported diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter ended September 29 climbed 59 percent to 43 cents a share, up from 27 cents in the prior-year fourth quarter.
Hyperice Signs JuJu Smith-Schuster As Ambassador
Hyperice Inc., known for its recovery devices, announced its partnership with popular video gamer and NFL wide receiver, JuJu Smith-Schuster, as part of its quest to advance health and wellness within the eSports community.
Newton Running Supports National Runner’s Safety month
Newton Running announced that it will be supporting National Runner’s Safety month with a focus on women’s safety.
Lindsey Vonn Joins Dainese D-Air Ski Team
Dainese has announced that Lindsey Vonn is now a member of the Dainese D-air Ski team. Vonn has been key in testing and developing the D-air system behind the scenes since the 2017/2018 season, and will now be wearing the D-air airbag vest in the World Cup.
Chicago Cubs Tag Swagtron As Official Electric Scooter and eBike
The Chicago Cubs are partnering with Swagtron as the team’s official electric bike, scooter, skateboard and hoverboard for the 2019 season.
Reef Sold For $139 Million
VF Corp. received cash proceeds of $139.4 million from the sale of Reef to The Rockport Group, according to VF’s third quarter report filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Ron Parham Joins Cura Cannabis Solutions
Cura Cannabis Solutions, a provider of cannabis oil to both consumers and premium edible brands, has hired Ron Parham, a former VP at Columbia Sportswear, as VP investor relations.
Dillard’s Q3 Misses Wall Street’s Guidance
Dillard’s Inc. reported earnings in the third quarter came in well short of Wall Street’s targets as margin pressures offset a 3 percent gain in same-store sales.
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