Kids Foot Locker unveiled a new, humorous 30-second television commercial for the holiday season starring NBA All-Star Chris Paul along with Paul's real-life mother, Robin, wife, Jada, and children, Lil' Chris and Camryn…
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Dickies Signs Men’s Premium Apparel License
Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. announced a new men's premium apparel license for its flagship Dickies brand with Whispering Smith (WSNY), an established European apparel company with operations in New York City. The license – titled Dickies CONSTRUCT – w
Delta Apparel Posts Q4 Loss, Says Restructuring Unfinished
Delta Apparel, Inc., which undertook a restructuring in the second quarter amid weakening demand for its Soffe shorts, T-shirt blanks and other cotton basics, reported net sales declined 6.2 percent in the fourth quarter.
Executives also said they anticip
SFIA Petitions President Obama to Unblock West Coast Port Congestion
With the ongoing congestion at West Coast ports inhibiting the schedule of reliability of carriers, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has signed a petition urging President Obama to unblock the congestion…
Wilson Sporting Goods Launches “Legion of Champions” Program
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., in collaboration with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), announced the first eight Illinois high school football teams inducted into its “Legion of Champions” program. This new annual program acknowledges and celebrate
Epoch Lacrosse Partners with Team Minnesota’s Development Academy
Epoch Lacrosse has joined forces with Team Minnesota’s Development Academy, one of the premier lacrosse academies in the country. Epoch is committed to supporting the development of Minnesota players and giving them everything necessary to compete o
Dick’s SG to Launch Carrie Underwood Fitness Line
Dick's Sporting Goods is teaming with Carrie Underwood, the country singer, to launch Calia by Carrie Underwood, a fitness apparel collection…
PacSun Narrows Q3 Loss
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reported a lower non-GAAP loss from continuing operations in the third quarter on a 4 percent increase in same-store sales…
Tilly’s Q3 Profits Slip As Expenses Grow Faster than Sales
Tilly’s, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings slid 16.4 percent to $5.1 million, or 18 cents per share as selling, general and administrative expenses grew 15.4 percent, or more than twice as fast as net sales, which increased 6.1 percent. Same-stor
PVH’s Q3 Earnings Climb
PVH Corp. reported third-quarter earnings rose 14.7 percent to $225.7 million, or $2.71 a share. Sales gained 2 percent with a 2 percent gain at Calvin Klein and 1 percent increase at Tommy Hilfiger. Its Heritage Brand segment, which includes Speedo and I
Pro-Tec Signs MLS Midfielder/Forward
Pro-Tec Athletics signed MLS midfielder/forward, Lamar Neagle, to their team of sponsored athletes…
SIA Snow Show’s 2015 Nordic Demo Details Released
SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, released the current schedule of events for the 6th annual Nordic Demo (Feb. 2-3) at Copper Mountain in conjunction with Cross Country Ski Areas Associat
Canada Goose Targets U.S. Market with Opening of NYC Sales Office
Canada Goose, the outdoor luxury apparel company, announced the opening of its New York City sales office located in the historical landmark Starrett-Lehigh building in West Chelsea. Home to a dedicated sales team, the 3,000-square-foot space, according t
Oiselle Partners with Soleus
Oiselle, the women’s running apparel company, has teamed up with style-driven sports watch company, Soleus to introduce the Limited Edition Flyte watch collaboration…

Reebok Partners with UFC
Reebok announced a groundbreaking partnership with UFC, the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization. Under the long-term deal, Reebok will become the exclusive authentic global outfitter of UFC, creating for the first time ever UFC ‘Fi