Wilson Sporting Goods Co., announced that Russell Wilson, quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, has joined its Wilson Advisory Staff…
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Adidas Originals Opens Tubular Pop-Up Gallery Space during New York Fashion Week
Last night, Adidas Originals hosted a kickoff event at its Tubular Pop-Up Gallery locatedin SOHO, New York, featuring a performance by celebrated hip-hop artist, Future. Officially opening to the public on Thursday, the temporary gallery – an exhibition a
Target Won”t Renew US License for Cherokee Brand
Cherokee Global Brands said Target Corp elected not to renew the license of the Cherokee brand in the U.S., according to a regulatory filing. The current license will expire on Jan. 31, 2017…
Survey Finds Football Fans Prefer ‘Homegating’ to Tailgating
Seventy percent of football fans would rather get together with friends at home to enjoy the game than actually go to the game, according to a survey commissioned by appliance and electronics retailer Hhgregg…
HanesBrands Reaffirms FY Guidance
HanesBrands announced that it is reaffirming its 2015 financial guidance in conjunction with its scheduled investor meetings at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference…
Rider Sandals Brings Art to Life
Brazilian footwear brand Rider Sandals launched a new styles designed by Honolulu-based artist Colleen Wilcox…
Canadian Doctors Write Prescriptions for Physical Exercise
In the province of Quebec, nearly 9,000 general practitioners have new prescription pads which were produced for exercise and physical activity prescriptions, according to a statement from PHIT America. The pads are designed so that exercise instructions
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for stores in Columbus, OH and Polaris, OH
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to open two All-American Sports Center stores, which include a Dick's Sporting Goods and Field & Stream under the same roof, in Columbus, OH and Polaris, OH…
NFL and Under Armour Expand NFL Scouting Combine Agreement
The NFL and Under Armour announced a multi-year extension of their NFL Scouting Combine agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Under Armour will maintain exclusive rights…
Gander Mountain to Open in Youngstown, OH
Gander Mountain is expanding its presence in Youngstown, OH with a new store on the site of its current facility…
Alibaba Group Establishes Sports Group
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., based in HangZhou, China, has established Alibaba Sports Group together with Sina Corporation and Yunfeng Capital to transform China’s sports industry through Internet-enabled technologies…
Riddell and TGen Again Collaborate on Concussion Research
Riddell and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), a leader in genomic research, have begun the third year of a study to advance concussion detection and treatment with the Pac-12’s Arizona State University and its Sun Devil football
Macy’s Announces Plans for 35 to 40 Store Closings
Macy’s, Inc. announced plans to close 35 to 40 underperforming Macy’s stores – representing approximately 1 percent of the total Macy’s, Inc. sales – in early 2016…
Pacific Sunwear Posts 2Q Profit
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported second-quarter earnings improved slightly, to $8.3 million, or 11 cents a share, from $7.5 million, or 10 cents, in the same period a year ago. Comparable-store sales declined 6 percent…
Camuto Group Partners with Ellen DeGenere
Camuto Group, the women's fashion footwear specialist, has entered a partnership with Ellen DeGeneres' new lifestyle collection, ED, set to kick off for the Spring 2016 season. ED footwear is comprised of a mix of casual and athletic styles…
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