SOAS Racing, women’s specific sports and lifestyle apparel originally inspired by female tri athletes, made a bigger push into the fitness realm with an “In The Gym” collection of workout wear.
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Adidas Signs Five Top Picks in 2016 NBA Draft
Adidas signed five of the projected top picks in the upcoming NBA draft. The players are: Brandon Ingram, Jaylen Brown, Jamal Murray, Dragan Bender and Kris Dunn.
Golden Gate Capital On Course to Take Control of PacSun
With no additional bids for the business, Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (PacSun) cancelled its scheduled June 22 auction, paving the way for Golden Gate Capital to take ownership of the company.
Amid Bankruptcies, Brands Flock Toward Specialty at Grassroots Show
With an expected excess of inventory to hit the active-lifestyle market following several high-profile, big-box retail bankruptcies in the space, brands at the Spring Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Show in Albuquerque, NM (June 13-17) were doubling down on their partnerships with these smaller, but more influential group of retailers.
RYU Apparel Announces Third Canadian Store
RYU Apparel Inc. opened its third Canadian store. The third store location is in West Vancouver at the newly renovated Park Royal South and is expected to open in Fall 2016. The 3,967 square foot retail space will be designed by award-winning architect Tony Robins with the same industrial, yet modern aesthetic look as RYU’s […]
Under Armour Sets Final Ratio For Class C Stock Dividend
Under Armour Inc. announced the final distribution ratio for its upcoming $59 million dividend to holders of the company’s Class C non-voting common stock in satisfaction of the previously announced settlement agreement.
Senate Passes Defense Bill With Amendment On Made-In-America Athletic Shoes
The U.S. Senate passed a defense bill with language requiring the Pentagon to buy US-made athletic shoes for military recruits. The legislation is expected to offer a big benefit to New Balance.
Adidas Sees Double-Digit Jump in Soccer in 2016
Adidas announced that its global football (soccer) business is expected to reach new record sales of €2.5 billion in 2016, representing a 13.6 percent gain over €2.2 billion in 2015.
The Finish Line Youth Foundation Grants More Than $190,000
The Finish Line Youth Foundation Grants More Than $190,000
Lululemon Has Cajones
Lululemon shocked the airwaves with its “ABC Gear,” a new, ballsy category targeted at the male consumer.
Reebok-CCM Donates to Residents Affected by Fort McMurray Fire
Reebok-CCM Hockey, a subsidiary of the Adidas Group headquartered in Montreal, has pledged more than $2000,000 worth of hockey equipment to those affected by the fires in Fort McMurray.
Callaway Signs Handful of Top-Ranked Amateurs
Callaway Golf Company signed five top-ranked amateurs to its professional staff.
Riddell Pledges $100,000 to Safer Football
Riddell pledged $1000,000 for the second season of its Smarter Football program, a grassroots campaign that recognizes and rewards those who advance the sport through more progressive playing habits.
Microban Relaunches Global Textile Division
Microban International Ltd., the global leader in textile odor control and prevention, will relaunch its global textiles division.
Newell Brands to Divest $250-300 Million That Could Include Active-Lifestyle Brands
Newell Brands, which now owns more than 50 sporting goods and outdoor brands after its recent acquisition of Jarden Corp., announced this week it has plans to divest product lines with combined annual sales of $250-to-$300 million over the next two to three years.
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