The launch expands Handstand to New York City and Boston and comes after significant growth and a $1 million investment from Reebok, notable angel investors and startup Studio Science.
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Foot Locker’s On Our Feet Fundraising Gala Attracts Stars
Victor Cruz (NY Giants), Matt Forté (NY Jets), Chazz Palminteri (Actor), Aly Raisman (Olympic Gold Medalist) and Walt “Clyde” Frazier (NBA Legend) were among the stars attending the event held on October 18.
GracedByGrit Opens Las Vegas Pop-Up
The Tivoli Village location will be open for three months, from October 28 to January 31, 2017.
Amer Sports Reports Challenging Conditions In U.S.
Even so, the owner of Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Louisville Slugger and Precor reported net organic sales increased 4 percent in the third quarter.
VF Corp. Settles With Canadian Olympic Committee
The company made a “significant donation” to the Canadian Olympic Committee to settle a dispute related to an apparel line The North Face marketed during the 2014 Winter Games.
Tracksmith Expands Leadership In Prep For Brick-and-Mortar Debut
The rogue running brand is beefing up its team amid its first e-commerce departure to brick-and-mortar shelves.
Hilary Swank Has A High-Priced Activewear Brand
Actress Hilary Swank may give fellow celebrity-turned-sportswear designers Beyonce and Kate Hudson a run for their money, as Swank launched a women’s activewear label called Mission Statement.
Europe’s Zalando Improves Profitability On Efficiencies
Preliminary figures from the German retailer show its adjusted EBIT margin turning positive in the third quarter versus a loss a year ago. A deal with Adidas helped.
Speedo USA Names Former Quiksilver, Nike Talent To President
John Graham takes the helm, effective immediately.
Antigua Group Adds Sales Rep Trio
Antigua Group Inc. added three new U.S. sales reps: Fran Boone, Tommy Scott and Carlos (Yoyo) Rosario.
Canada Goose Opens Toronto Flagship
The 4,500-square-foot flagship store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre is the brand’s first store in its hometown and will offer the largest variety of Canada Goose product anywhere in the world.
NFHS Launches #MyReasonWhy Campaign
The #MyReasonWhy campaign, tied to National High School Activities Month, is designed to showcase the tremendous value that high school sports and activities offer to students.
SFIA President And CEO Tom Cove Testifies Before USTR
The hearing before the United States Trade Representative (USTR) covered the expansion of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) that focuses on tariff relief on on sports bags and backpacks.
NSGA Innovations Arena Returns For Third Year
The NSGA Innovations Arena at the NSGA’s Annual Management Conference and 19th Annual Team Dealer Summit gives both new and established companies the opportunity to showcase a new sporting goods product to attendees.
PGA Tour Superstore Plans Three New Locations
The company recently acquired a Sports Authority location in Glendale, AZ, and is also planning new stores in Hilton Head, SC and Jacksonville, FL. All three locations are slated for 2017.
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