The Chicago Cubs are partnering with Swagtron as the team’s official electric bike, scooter, skateboard and hoverboard for the 2019 season.
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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.
Duluth Holdings To Open Store In Cary, NC
Duluth Trading Company announced the grand opening of its 46th store in Cary, NC.
JCPenney Withdraws Profit Outlook For Year
JCPenney lowered its sales outlook after reporting a shortfall in revenues in the third quarter. The department store also withdrew its guidance for earnings due to the hiring of a new CEO and an interim CFO.
New Balance Expands Program With Pensole
Pensole Design Academy announced registration is now open for its 2019 expanded joint program with New Balance.
Arena Signs Egyptian Talent Farida Osman
Arena announced that it has signed World Championship medallist Farida Osman in a sponsorship deal that runs through to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 23-year-old Egyptian, a freestyle and butterfly sprinter, won the 50m butterfly bronze at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
Columbia Sportswear Company Announces Donation to Fight California Wildfires
Columbia Sportswear Company on Wednesday announced that in response to the deadly fires in California, it will donate $20,000 to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund to support relief efforts tied to the California wildfires.
Nike To Open Nike NYC On Thursday
Nike Inc. will open its newest Nike House of Innovation, on Thursday as Nike NYC: a 68,000 sq. ft., six-level, cross-category premium Nike store located at 650 Fifth Ave. Nike NYC is “the pinnacle expression of modern retail, representing the best of Nike global product, experiences and sport innovation.,” according to a statement.
Nike Names Craig Williams President Of Jordan Brand
Nike Inc. announced that effective Jan. 14, 2019, Craig A. Williams will become president of Jordan Brand. Williams joins Jordan Brand from The Coca-Cola Co., where he most recently served as senior vice president, The Coca-Cola Co. and president of The McDonald’s Division (TMD) Worldwide.
Athletes From Alternative Sports Come Together To Build Deeds Alone
Athletes across 10 alternative sports are teaming up to build Deeds Alone, a digital hub for fans and consumers that will launch at the end of January 2019.
REI Co-Op, The Trust for Public Land Unveil List Of Top 50 Cities To #OptOutside
As millions of Americans gear up to spend Black Friday outdoors with friends and family, REI Co-op and The Trust for Public Land have unveiled the Urban Outdoor Access Analysis: a list of the 50 top large cities to #OptOutside.
New Retail Partner Joins 27th Annual Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo
The 27th annual Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo presented by Schomp Automotive returns to the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver Nov. 16-18.
Modell’s Sporting Goods Re-Opens In Granite Run
Modell’s Sporting Goods is reopening its Granite Run location in the Promenade at Granite Run in Media, PA. This will bring Modell’s total store count to 156 locations.
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