The failure of the U.S. men’s national soccer team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia to some points to a broader problem around youth sports participation.
Category: Apparel
Adidas Winning, Nike And Under Armour Losing With Teens
According to Piper Jaffray’s Taking Stock With Teens research survey, Adidas, Vans, Birkenstock and Supreme are seeing some of the biggest gains in earning teens’ affection. The losers among the larger bands in the active space include Nike, Ugg and Under Armour.
Camping World Snaps Up Uncle Dan’s
Camping World said the acquisition of Uncle Dan’s will position the company for further growth to its expanding e-commerce platform at udans.com, by increasing customer reach and adding new quality product offerings.”
Camping World Agrees To Acquire Uncle Dan’s Outfitters
Camping World Holdings Inc. reached an agreement to acquire Uncle Dan’s Outfitters, a specialty retailer of outdoor gear, apparel and camping supplies with four stores in the Chicago area.
Boy Scouts To Allow Girls To Join
The Boy Scouts of America’s board of directors has unanimously agreed to welcome girls into the Cub Scout program and to forge a path for older girls to pursue and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout.
U.S. Polo Assn. Brand Announces Polo Athletes As Ambassadors
U.S. Polo Assn. signed polo players Ashley Busch and Juan Bollini as global brand ambassadors.
Mount Snow Names Erik Barnes As New General Manager
Mount Snow promoted Erik Barnes to the position of general manager.
Sportsmen And Outdoors Leaders Denounce Antiquities Act Takedown
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Patagonia and First Lite CEOs together condemned a bill introduced on Friday by Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah. The National Monument Creation and Protection Act (H.R. 3990) would severely limit national monument designations made by presidents.
New Era Partners With Learfield On Hispanic Collection
Learfield Licensing Partners, a trademark management agency specializing in licensing and branding, announced alongside neweracap.com, the launch of the Hispanic Heritage Collection in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Piper Jaffray: Nike Losing Some Heat With Teens
Nike is losing some of its hold as the preferred brand for teens, according to Piper Jaffray’s Taking Stock With Teens research survey. Teens are said to be gravitating toward streetwear looks from Vans and Supreme and retro stylings from Adidas, Puma and New Balance
U.S. To Miss World Cup For First Time Since 1986
The U.S. men’s national soccer team national team U.S. was eliminated from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since the 1986 cycle.
Feetures Becomes Official Vendor Partner Of Fleet Feet Sports
Feetures becomes the an official vendor partner of Fleet Feet Sports.
Activist Group Pushes For Major Changes At Deckers Outdoor
Marcato Capital Management, in its proxy statement seeking to replace all 10 Deckers Outdoors’ directors with its own squad, detailed an extensive plan to reimagine Deckers, including the sale of non-core Ugg brands, a rash of store closings, additional cost-reduction initiatives, and aggressive stock buybacks
OIA Opposes Bishop Bill Undermining 1906 Antiquities Act
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) said it opposed the “National Monument and Creation Act,” that “National Monument and Creation Act” that would limit the power of the president to designate public land as national monuments.
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