Under Armour revealed plans to start selling to Kohl’s starting in 2017 as well as open a mega-store in the famed FAO Schwarz flagship on New York City’s Fifth Avenue as early as 2018.
Category: Apparel
Ibex Partners with The Renewal Workshop
Ibex Outdoor Clothing announced themselves as a founding brand partner of The Renewal Workshop to refurbish Ibex’s “unsellable” returns and excess inventory, beginning in fall 2016.
Edelrid Announces Amazon Partnership
Announced July 26, 2016, EDELRID recently formed an exclusive retail partnership with NetRush of Vancouver, WA, a strategic agency that specializes in brand management on the Amazon marketplace.
Mountain Khakis Awards Ronnie Warner and JJ Anderson
Mountain Khakis announced Ronnie Warner as the 2016 “Rep of the Year” Award recipient and JJ Anderson as the “Life Untucked” Award recipient on July 26, 2016.
Will Skyn Condoms Be the Next Vibram of Activewear?
Skyn Condoms and its parent, Ansell, are collaborating with fashion designer Pauline Van Dongen to create an athletic concept garment under the moniker Skynfeel Apparel.
Gander Mountain Supports NSSF’s 2016 #GUNVOTE Campaign
Gander Mountain, in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), announced its alliance with the NSSF’s 2016 #GUNVOTE campaign on July 26, 2016.
Wolverine Worldwide Exceeds Q2 Guidance
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) beat guidance for the second quarter ended June 18 by reporting revenue declined 7.4 percent to $583.7 million.
Under Armour’s Q2 Profits Slump on Sports Authority Charge
Under Armour Inc. reported earnings tumbled 58 percent in the second quarter, weighed down by a previously-announced $23 million write-off of bad debt from the Sports Authority bankruptcy. Revenues jumped 28 percent.
Unsecured Creditors Seek Speedy Sports Authority Liquidation
The Unsecured Creditors Committee in the Sports Authority bankruptcy case is requesting that the case be converted from a Chapter 11 proceeding to a Chapter 7 case.
Michael Jordan Donates $2M Amid Racial and Police Tensions
Michael Jordan announced the grants of $1 million each to two organizations working to build trust between law enforcement and local communities.
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Re-Opening for Bloomington Store
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening its relocated store on Saturday, August 13 at Colonial Plaza in Bloomington, IL
Susquehanna Hires Sam Poser as Footwear & Apparel Analyst
Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP (SFG) said Sam Poser has joined the firm as the senior analyst covering the Footwear & Apparel industry.
G-III Apparel to Acquire Donna Karen
G-III Apparel Group Ltd., which owns a sizable fan apparel business and G.H. Bass, agreed to acquire Donna Karan International.
NRF Sees Gain in BTS Sales
The National Retail Federation’s annual back-to-school and college spending predicts total spending for K-12 and college is expected to reach $75.8 billion this year, up from last year’s $68 billion.
OBIT: Mike Cortezzo
Michael Anthony “Mike” Cortezzo, the former general merchandise manager at Bob’s Stores, has passed away.
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