Vail Resorts Closes Its Acquisition Of 3 Resorts

Vail Resorts Inc. on Thursday announced that the company has closed on its acquisition of Triple Peaks LLC, the parent company of Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont, Mount Sunapee Resort in New Hampshire and Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado.

Report: Anta Signs Gordon Hayward

Gordon Hayward, the Boston Celtics forward, has reportedly agreed to a “massive shoe deal” with Chinese sportswear brand Anta, according to ESPN.

Woolmark Appoints PR Agency

The Woolmark Company has hired Backbone Media to manage the company’s U.S. public relations activity in the sports and outdoor arena.

Innovation Fueling Broad-Based Momentum For Nike

While Nike Digital led the way with a 34 percent gain on a currency-neutral in the first quarter, Nike Brand’s amplified focus on innovation is “at the heart of our continued momentum right now,” Mark Parker, CEO, said on the company’s conference call with analysts.

North America Growth Accelerates For Nike

An acceleration of growth in North America, double-digit gains overseas, and continued over-sized online gains drove Nike Inc.’s earnings ahead 14.9 percent in the first quarter ended August 31–exceeding internal expectations and Wall Street’s targets. Revenues grew 9 percent on a currency-neutral basis.

Timberland Hosts 21st Annual Serv-a-Palooza

Timberland is hosting the company’s annual Serv-a-Palooza volunteer initiative in more than 19 countries throughout the months of September and October. Timberland employees, partners and community members will address community-based needs around the globe from the company’s headquarters in Stratham, NH to Milan, Hong Kong, Mexico City and beyond.

Everlast Launches New Global Ad Campaign

Everlast launched new global campaign, “‘Be First,” that challenges individuals to carve their own path to success, featuring heavyweight champion of the world Deontay Wilder, 12-year-old Phenom Jesselyn Silva and more.