Saucony and the Saucony Run for Good Foundation celebrated a decade of fighting childhood obesity by announcing a new round of grants to running clubs across the United States…
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SFIA Honors Representative Charles Boustany at Industry Leaders Summit
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) presented the Champion of Health and Fitness award to Congressman Charles Boustany Sept. 10 to honor his support of active lifestyles and strong leadership on the PHIT Act…
Adidas Signs NBA Draft Picks
Adidas added first-round NBA draft picks Kelly Oubre Jr. of the Washington Wizards and Terry Rozier of the Boston Celtics to its roster of NBA player endorsements…
Nike Supports SHAPE America
Nike is supporting Shape America’s launch of 50 Million Strong by 2029, a national initiative and call-to-action for all schools in the U.S. to have well-designed health and physical education programs that provide opportunities for students to meet
Leki Signs Top Ski Racer
Leki inked an athlete sponsorship agreement with two-time Olympic Medalist and five-time World Cup Champion Ted Ligety to last through the 2019 World Championships in Sweden…
Adidas to Become Official Outfitter of the CFL
The Adidas Group will take over the role of Official Outfitter and Licensing Partner of the Canadian Football League from Reebok starting with the 2016 season…
Under Armour Signs Former Rugby Star
Under Armour signed an endorsement deal with San Francisco 49ers running back Jarryd Hayne, an Australian former professional rugby star…
Zumiez Q2 Results Trigger Dour Q3 Guidance
Zumiez Inc. reported same-store sales declined in the fiscal second quarter ended Aug. 1 and that the trend accelerated in through August. Gross margins and income also fell as the retailer had to mark down seasonal items more aggessively than anticipate
Quiksilver Receives Court Approval for $175 Million DIP Financing
Quiksilver, Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved a variety of First Day Motions related to its voluntary Chapter 11 restructuring. Collectively, the orders granted by the Bankruptcy Court on eith
Champion Benefiting as Value Alternative
At Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference, Rich Noll, HanesBrands Inc.’s chairman and CEO, said the company’s Champion brand is benefiting from its value positioning under Under Armour and Nike…
SFIA Summit Puts Spotlight on Youth Sports Experience
While some kids become coach potatoes due to preoccupation with digital devices, video games or TV, many are increasingly led there due to frustrations finding their way onto the playing field. The challenges facing youth sports participation took center
Lululemon’s Solid Second Quarter Overshadowed by Outlook
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that came in ahead of internal expectations and slightly raised its outlook for the year. But shares still came under pressure as its third-quarter guidance came in sharply below Wall Street’
Dick’s SG Seeing Momentum Online and at Field and Stream
At the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference, Ed Stack, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ chairman and CEO, elaborated on the growth potential and underlying drivers online and at Field & Stream. Stack said that from 2010 to 2014, the company’s
Lululemon Q2 Beats Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported second-quarter earnings declined slightly but came in better than planned with same-store sales on a currency-neutral rising 11 percent. The yoga-themed retailer raised its guidance for the year. Said Laurent Potdevin, Lu
ABEO Group Names New CEO of SA Sport
ABEO Group reported Bill Wild has become the new CEO of SA Sport, the gymnasium and sports equipment manufacturer. Wild most recently served for twelve years as EVP and VP of sales and marketing for Jaypro Sports…
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