Teamwork Athletic Apparel, the maker of licensed apparel and team uniforms, hired Jeff James as national sales director.
Category: Apparel
SGB Executive: Q&A with Matt O’Toole, President, Reebok
SGB Executive talked to Matt O’Toole, Reebok’s president, about the fitness-first brand’s headquarter’s move to the heart of Boston, the Muscle Up turnaround strategy, and untapped growth opportunities.
Ex-Adidas Team Director Pleads Guilty In NCAA Bribery Case
The former director of an Adidas-sponsored travel basketball team, Thomas “T.J.” Gassnola, pled guilty to federal wire fraud charges and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in the government’s NCAA basketball bribery case, according to court documents made public Friday.
Perry Ellis To Redeem $50 Million In Notes
Perry Ellis International Inc. said the company notified U.S. Bank National Association of intent to redeem the remaining $50 million of the company’s outstanding 7.875 percent senior subordinated notes due in 2019.
Amer Sports Acquires Peak Performance
Amer Sports Corporation has acquired all the shares and related businesses of Peak Performance AB from the Danish fashion company IC Group.
Nike Named Official Partner Of Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships
Nike signed on as the Official Partner of the Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships.
’47 Opens Store In Petco Park
’47, the fan apparel specialist, announced the opening of the company’s first official team store in Petco Park – home to the San Diego Padres.
Aisle Talk Week Of April 23
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Columbia’s Strong Q1 Sparks $10M Investment Plan
An impressive first-quarter performance not only increased Columbia Sportswear Co.’s sales expectations for 2018 but also bolstered plans for the company to invest $10 million in e-commerce and other capabilities in the second half of the year.
Perry Ellis Extends Deadline For Board Nomination
Perry Ellis International announced the board of directors has extended the window in which the company must receive proper written notice of the nomination of a director candidate in connection with its 2018 annual meeting of shareholders to May 18, 2018.
Columbia Sportswear Net Income Soars 25 Percent In Q1
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported that net income grew 25 percent to $45.1 million on 12 percent revenue surge in the first quarter, beating analysts’ estimates. First-quarter net income was $45.1 million, or 64 cents per share, compared with first quarter 2017 net income of $36 million, or 51 cents per share. Analysts expected the company to earn 58 cents per share in the quarter.
Patagonia Invests In NuMat Technologies
NuMat Technologies, an advanced materials startup focused on programmable nanomaterials, has received an investment from Tin Shed Ventures, Patagonia’s strategic investment arm.
Adidas Signs Wyoming
Adidas reached an agreement to become the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory for the University of Wyoming.
Amer Sports’ Q1 Boosted By DTC, China And Arc’teryx
Amer Sports’ operating earnings before charges rose 14 percent in the first quarter, boosted by robust growth across its DTC channels and in China as well as strong momentum for Arc’teryx, Precor and Sunto.
Amer Sports Q1 Earnings Pick Up
Amer Sports reported operating earnings before charges rose 14 percent in the first quarter as higher gross margins and robust profitability gains in its Outdoor segment helped offset currency headwinds.
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