While consumers are returning to their in-store shopping routines, according to a recent Mastercard survey, 56 percent of shoppers have continued to prioritize online shopping this holiday season, citing waiting in lines (72 percent), finding parking (65 percent) and items being out of stock (47 percent) as primary reasons.
Category: Apparel
Buffalo Groupe Expands Business Development Team
Buffalo Groupe, LLC, a collection of agencies and media properties focused on golf, hired Dan Chelel as vice president and Andrea Cascia as senior director of business development.
USA Cycling Appoints New CEO
USA Cycling appointed cycling industry veteran and USA Cycling Chairman of the Board, Brendan Quirk, to be its next CEO, replacing Rob DeMartini.
Academy Sports Appoints Board Member
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. announced the appointment of Chris Turner to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee. With this change, Academy’s Board now comprises ten directors. Turner has served as the chief financial officer of Yum! Brands since 2019.
Under Armour’s Debt Ratings Upgraded
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Under Armour, Inc.’s debt ratings due to better-than-expected revenue and earnings growth. Mike Zuccaro, Moody’s vice president, said, “”With improved profitability, a much stronger balance sheet and very good liquidity, the company is well positioned to weather the lingering effects of the pandemic.”
OBIT: NSGA’s Paul Prince
Paul Prince, who was a prominent figure at the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) and in the sporting goods industry for four decades, passed away after a battle with cancer on December 14, 2021. Prince was 82.
Adidas Originals To Launch Debut NFT Collection
Adidas announced the launch of the company’s first Adidas Originals NFT collection. The drop is in partnership with the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), the cryptocurrency investor Gmoney and the comic series Punks Comics.
Pelé Soccer Store Opens At Downtown Disney District
Pelé Soccer celebrated its grand opening at downtown Disney district at the Disneyland Resort.
Adidas To Initiate €4 Billion Share Buyback Program
The Executive Board of Adidas has launched a multi-year share buyback program. Starting in January 2022, the company plans to buy back shares in an amount of up to €4 billion until 2025.
Retail Trade Groups Applaud Congressional Ban On Goods From Xinjiang
Retail Trade Groups, including American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and National Retail Federation (NRF), issued a joint statement cheering Congressional passage of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, H.R. 6256, which bans the import of goods from areas of China allegedly using forced labor.
Tom Brady Signs NIL Deals With College Athletes For New Apparel Line
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady is tapping into the name, image and likeness (NIL) space with nine NCAA athletes and one newly drafted athlete to launch his new apparel brand, Brady.
REI To Open Store In Glenwood Springs
REI Co-op will open a new store in Glenwood Springs, CO in summer 2022.
LT Apparel Group Expands Operations In Greensboro
LT Apparel Group, a manufacturer of childrenswear apparel, is expanding operations in North Carolina with an investment of at least $57 million in Greensboro. The company’s brands include Adidas Kids, Carhartt Kids and its owned brand, French Toast.
26Red Opens Flagship Store In NYC
26Red, the 90’s streetwear brand, is opening its first flagship store at 145 Orchard Street in New York City.
Scheels Secures Naming Rights For Legacy Sports Complex
Scheels has secured the naming rights for the multi-use sports facility that is under development in the vicinity of its store in the Legacy Pointe Town Center in Springfield, IL.
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