Knight Commission Urges Financial Transparency Of Shoe And Apparel Income

In the wake of last week’s felony convictions for pay-to-play college basketball schemes, the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics pressed the NCAA to establish more demanding standards for oversight, including public transparency of shoe and apparel income, and professional preparation and certification of college basketball coaches.

Nautilus’ Q3 Profits Slide

Nautilus Inc. reported net profits slumped 45.8 percent in the third quarter as weakness in the company’s Direct segment offset gains at Retail. Results were generally in line with expectations.

Hibbett Sports To Acquire City Gear

Hibbett Sports Inc., an athletic specialty retailer, on Monday announced that the company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held City Gear, a city specialty retailer of premium athletic footwear, apparel and accessories with 135 stores in 15 states.

Retail Reports Roundup

Retail studies arrived on the online benefit to having physical stores, holiday spending forecasts on tech gadgets and seasonal celebrations, the challenges facing online holiday delivery, the positive payback from creating emotional connections and responding to online reviews.

Puma Signs David Silva

Puma announced that Spanish midfielder David Silva, known as “El Mago” (the magician), has signed with Puma Football. He had been with Adidas.

Foot Locker Holds 18th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala

The Foot Locker Foundation joined together members of the athletic industry for the foundation’s 18th annual “On Our Feet” fundraising gala. The event, which took place on Tuesday, October 23 at New York City’s Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, benefits educational and other youth initiatives supported by the Foot Locker Foundation.

Asics Unveils Next Chapter Of I Move Me Campaign

Asics America Corp. debuted the next chapter of the I Move Me campaign in North America, featuring two-time Grammy-nominated producer/DJ Steve Aoki and a new cast of storytellers from the worlds of music, sport, art and food.