Faster-than-expected improvement in the industry’s overall inventory levels bodes well for a pickup in the back half of the year should weather cooperate.
Category: Apparel
With A Speedy Bankruptcy Exit, PacSun Returns To Private Ownership
The owner of Eddie Bauer, Payless Shoes, Express and Zales, adds the action sports lifestyle retailer to its roster, committing millions, but with plans to close more than 100 stores.
Tommy Bahama, NFL Reignite Co-Branded Line
Tommy Bahama and the NFL reignited their partnership for the fourth year on an officially licensed collection of premium sportswear for the 2016 football season.
Buff Signs Ultra Runner Wardian To U.S. Team
Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Buff, creators of versatile performance headwear, added ultra runner Michael Wardian to its ambassador team.
Will Outdoor Brands Survive The Chopping Block at Newell?
In coming weeks, the company will begin winding down businesses it acquired from Jarden Corp. that it does not think it can sell, its CEO told investors Thursday.
Sports Direct International To Appoint Worker To Board
The United Kingdom largest sporting goods retailer divulged the move at its annual meeting, where 53 percent of shareholders voted against re-electing its chairman.
Rihanna’s Puma Collection Launches With Pop Up Shops
The pop ups are located in New York at 125 West 33rd Street and Los Angeles at 8380 Melrose Avenue.
Newell-Jarden Synergies Accruing Fast
Cost synergies from the merger of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. and Jarden Corp. will be closer to the high end of the $50-to $80-million range forecast for this year.
Under Armour Launches Cam Newton Campaign
The spot is part of its “It Comes From Below” series that also featured executions featuring featuring MVP Bryce Harper and one focused on UA Running.
PacSun Emerges from Bankruptcy Proceedings
Golden Gate Capital has converted more than 65 percent of its term loan debt into the equity of the reorganized company and has provided a minimum of $20 million in additional capital.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Already Grabbing TSA Share
The chain is experiencing notable sales gains in some categories where Sports Authority previously had a strong presence.
Consumer ‘Just-In-Time Buying’ Shakes Up Retail
How technology has led to shopping procrastination and altered the traditional retail calendar
Microban Expands Testing To Non-Partners
Microban International Ltd., the global leader in odor control and antimicrobial solutions, expanded its Microban Microbiology Testing Services to non-partners.
GracedByGrit Signs San Diego Retail Partner
GracedByGrit, the women’s athletic apparel company, partnered with its first run specialty account, Movin Shoes, to cater to runners and active women across San Diego.
Headsweats Raises Funds For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Headsweats, makers of performance headwear for athletes, partnered with Team In Training (TNT), the flagship fundraising program of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the only endurance sports training program for charity that raises money for all blood cancers.
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