VF Corp announced that it has sold Eagle Creek to Travis Campbell, the former president of emerging brands at VF. The sale comes after VF in June had said it planned to cease operations of the travel accessories, luggage and daypack brand by this fall.
Category: Apparel
Lululemon’s Q2 Earnings Exceed Estimates As Sales Strength Continues
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported earnings and sales in the second quarter came in well above Wall Street targets. Sales grew 61 percent year-over-year and 28 percent on a two-year compound annual growth rate.
Snowbound Festivals Postponed Until 2022
With concern for the health and safety of in-person attendance at this year’s 2021 Snowbound Festivals in Denver, CO (November 5-7) and Boston, MA ( November 19-21) due to a resurgence of COVID-19, the events are postponed until 2022.
Houdini Expands Global Circularity Initiative To Increase Engagement
Swedish sportswear brand Houdini announced its expanding global initiative with industry experts, brands and users.
Topgolf Debuts In China
Topgolf Entertainment Group and its developer partner, Sports Entertainment Asia Ltd. (SEAL), announced its first Topgolf location in Shanghai, China.
Athleta Expands Wholesale Partnership With REI
Athleta announced the expansion of its wholesale partnership with REI bringing a selection of its products to 135 stores nationwide and online, up from five.
Unifi Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report
Unifi Inc. published its latest sustainability report showing the fiber producer’s progress.
Dick’s Announces Grand Opening Of First Public Lands
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its nationwide footprint with the grand opening of its first Public Lands store in Pittsburgh, PA on September 24-26.
Academy Sports Partners With National PAL
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced a multi-year partnership with the National Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. (National PAL).
Global Sales Guys To Represent Candide In North America
Global Sales Guys announced it will represent Candide with its network of dealers in North America.
On Running Sets Pricing Terms For IPO
On Holding AG, the Swiss running brand, estimates it will raise net proceeds of approximately $448.6 million after underwriting expenses from its initial public offering (IPO) according to an updated regulatory filing.
VF Announces Board Member Steps Down
VF Corporation announced that Veronica Wu has informed VF of her decision to step down from the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Slinger Named ‘Official Practice Partner’ Of USTA Chicago District
Slinger Bag entered into a partnership agreement with the Chicago District Tennis Association (CDTA), one of 13 districts within the USTA/Midwest region.
FP Movement To Open In Washington, D.C.
FP Movement, Free People’s activewear line, opened a new location in Washington, D.C. The boutique is the 13th FP Movement store location and is its largest square foot store.
Dunham’s Sports To Open First Store In Wyoming
Dunham’s Sports plans to open its first Wyoming store this fall, in Rock Springs, adding a 23rd location to its portfolio. More stores in Wyoming are planned.
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