New Era Cap Co. Inc., the official cap of MLB, launched “We Who Reign,” the largest MLB campaign in its 98-year history.
Category: Apparel
Spartan Taps Craft Sportswear To Design Race Apparel, Footwear
Spartan has named Craft Sportswear the “official performance apparel and footwear” of the Spartan obstacle races. The multi-year partnership, terms of which were not disclosed, will see the two brands developing the first high-performance technical apparel for the rising sport of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR).
HanesBrands Raises $1.97 Million to Be Donated in 2018
HanesBrands and its employees have pledged $1.97 million this year to the United Way of Forsyth County and surrounding North Carolina communities. For these efforts, the United Way of North Carolina gave Hanes its Spirit of North Carolina Award for campaign excellence.
Finish Line’s Profits Progress, Sales Retreat In Q4
While its sales recovery efforts took a step back, The Finish Line Inc. improved its underlying profitability in its fourth quarter ended March 3, thanks to inventory end expense controls. Results were in line with a forecast given three days ago when it surprisingly announced plans to merge with JD Sports, the U.K.-based footwear chain.
Gander Outdoors Opens In Gastonia, NC
The 42,000-square-foot store will be one of six Gander Outdoors retail locations in North Carolina.
Fenix Outdoor Acquires Royal Robbins
Switzerland-based global outdoor apparel and equipment company Fenix Outdoor International AG has acquired U.S.-based outdoor and travel apparel company Royal Robbins. Terms were not disclosed.
Finish Line’s Adjusted Earnings Climb 19 Percent In Q4
Finish Line Inc., in line with its guidance provided on March 26 when it announced plans to merge with JD Sports, reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 19.4 percent in the fourth quarter while net earnings were essentially flat.
PVH Corp. Sales Jump 27 Percent In Q4
PVH Corp. reported adjusted earnings in the fourth quarter rose 26.6 percent to $123.7 million, or $1.58 a share, from $97.7 million, or $1.23, a year ago.
Golf Rounds Slide In February
According to Golfdatatech, golf rounds played slid 8.5 percent during February versus the year-ago month. The one region showing gains was the Pacific.
D.C. United And Fanatics Announce Multichannel Retail Partnership For Audi Field
United have announced a long-term partnership with Fanatics to provide an expanded assortment of fan wear and merchandise for Black-and-Red supporters, whether shopping online, on their phone or at the new Audi Field.
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q4 Earnings Slide On Margin Pressures
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings on an adjusted basis slid 20 percent and missed guidance due to “an elevated promotional backdrop and a tax-reform driven investment in our associates.” Same-store sales sunk 4.5 percent, in line with guidance.
Loot Crate Expands Sports Crate MLB Crate Line
Sports Crate was the first line of subscription products made exclusively for baseball fans, and this expansion allows more fans to be a part of the Exclusive Licensed Subscription Box of Major League Baseball.
HanesBrands Makes Significant Strides Toward 2020 Environmental Goals
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, Hanes and Gear for Sports, reported significant achievements in water use, carbon dioxide emissions, energy use, renewable energy use and landfill diversion; on track to meet 2020 benchmarks
Hibbett Sports Hosts AHA Fundraising Campaign in Stores and Online
Retailer Hibbett Sports will host an American Heart Association (AHA) fundraising campaign in 1,000-plus Hibbett Sports stores nationwide and online throughout the month of April.
Camping World To Acquire Dixie RV Superstore
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire Dixie RV Superstore located in Newport News, VA.
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