Arc’teryx, the Canadian outdoor apparel brand, plans to open a store in on 17th Ave. S.W. in Calgary in spring 2018, according to a report on retail-insider.com.
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Saucony Sponsors Molly Huddle To Run Boston Marathon
Saucony announced that Molly Huddle, two-time Olympian and three-time winner of the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) 5K, will make her Boston Marathon debut at the 122nd edition of the race on April 16, 2018.
Sig Sauer Partners With Nine Line Apparel
Veteran owned Nine Line Apparel announced a partnership with firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer on a Sig Hauer apparel collection.
Sports Direct’s U.S. Operations Lands In Red In First Half
Sports Direct reported underlying EBITDA in its U.S. Retail segment, including Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores, showed a loss of £23 million due in large part to impairment charges.
Aisle Talk, Week Of December 11
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Canaccord Genuity Upgrades Foot Locker To “Buy”
Canaccord Genuity raised its rating on Foot Locker to “Buy” from “Hold” due to signs of improving footwear trends, the benefits of its supply chain enhancements and its “strong and symbiotic” relationship with Nike.
Stifel Nicolaus Upgrades Under Armour And Crocs
Stifel Nicolaus upgraded Under Armour and Crocs to “Buy,” lowered Fitbit to “Sell” and lifted it price target on Nike.
’47 Partner With Northeastern University Hockey
’47, a privately held global sports lifestyle brand, announced a partnership with Northeastern University Hockey, effectively immediately and continuing through 2020. The Boston-based brand will provide the official off-ice headwear and apparel for both the Men’s and Women’s hockey teams.
Sports Direct’s U.S. Operations Post Loss On Charges
Sports Direct reported underlying EBITDA in its US Retail segment, including Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores, was a loss of £23.0 million in the first half ended October 29 on sales of £63.9 million.
Sporting Goods Stores Sales Rebound in November
Retail sales in November increased 0.9 percent over October on a seasonally adjusted basis and were up 6 percent year-over-year unadjusted, according to calculations released by the National Retail Federation.
Louis Garneau Appoints General Manager
Louis Garneau, the cycling apparel specialist, has appointed William Garneau, the son of the company’s founder, as general manager.
Adidas Disbands Digital Sports Business Unit
Adidas has discontinued its Digital Sports business unit, possibly impacting 74 jobs. The realignment will entail the company consolidating some of its apps to focus on Runtastic and its relaunched Adidas app.
Asics Opens Doors To First Flagship on Fifth Avenue In New York City
Asics America Corporation opened the doors to its first U.S. flagship store featuring two brands in the Asics family – Asics and Asics Tiger. The new store on the famed Fifth Avenue in New York City is designed to represent its storied heritage and its mantra and trademark, “Sound Mind, Sound Body” as well as unveil a new platform for the brand to reach a wider variety of consumers.
Asics Launches Fitness-Class App
Asics launched ASICS Studio, a mobile fitness app that offers unlimited access to on-demand workouts. The experience features trainer-led audio, curated playlists, and visual cues to help users keep their bodies moving and heads in the game–wherever and whenever they have time to work out.
Deckers Wins Fight Against Activist Investor
Triumphing from a 10-month fight against an activist shareholder, Deckers Brands said all its candidates had been elected to its board of directors at its 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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