Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, The North Face and Under Armour all openly supported the ambitious Pacific-Rim trade pact. New Balance and Patagonia stood out in the industry for opposing the deal.
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
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FDRA Expresses Disappointment In U.S. Withdrawal From TPP
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Joins Geico Bassmaster Classic As Presenting Sponsor
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced an expanded partnership with B.A.S.S., as the retailer became the presenting sponsor of the Geico Bassmaster Classic through 2019.
Champs Sports Releases Exclusive Timberland Boot With DJ Khaled
Champs Sports unveiled its exclusive Secure the Bag Timberland boot in a collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist DJ Khaled.
Burlington Stores Announces Promotions
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Neff Headwear Partners With Mad Engine
Neff Headwear LLC and Mad Engine Inc. announced the signing of a manufacturing and sale license agreement between the two companies.
New Era Opens Design Lab Store At Los Angeles’ Staples Center
At the 3,160-square-foot store, fans are able to shop New Era headwear collections as well as sneaker hook-ups, accessories and 5th & Ocean apparel.
NRF Big Show 2017: Under Armour Talks Digital Transformation
Under Armour Global Head of Consumer Engagement Kurt Kendall discusses how digital data is transforming retailing and engagement with active consumers.
NRF Big Show 2017: How Sweaty Betty Plans To Take On America
While the women’s fitness apparel chain has ambitious plans to expand quickly in the U.S., it’s taking a slow-build approach, focusing on one-on-one engagement with consumers.
Essilor/Luxottica Merger Corners Half Of The World’s Sunglasses
The new company could skirt antitrust hurdles as it will only account for 16 percent of the eyewear market, but for the active lifestyle industry, a stranglehold on sunglasses is a bigger concern.
NRF: Holiday Sales Grew 4 Percent
The numbers exceeded NRF’s forecast of $655.8 billion, which would have been an increase of 3.6 percent.
Rocky Brands Announces CFO Transition
Mike Staude, vice president of finance, has been appointed interim chief financial officer following the resignation of James E. McDonald as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company.
Trump’s L.L.Bean Tweet Draws More Controversy
Shawn Gorman, executive chairman of L.L.Bean, issued a statement on Facebook expressing his disappointment about the boycott but also reiterated the lack of any one political agenda.
Winter Boots Wrangle With The Weather
Designs broaden to lighter year-round offerings fit for the city and trail, even if the snow never shows.
Genesco Eyes Pickup At Journeys
Same-store sales at Journeys were down 6 percent in the November/December holiday period, but December marked an improving rate with Journeys being down 12 percent in November.
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