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Skechers Q2 Beats Expectations

Jul 20, 2017

Skechers USA Inc. reported second-quarter sales handily exceeded expectations due to double-digit growth at its own retail stores and internationally. Earnings, however, came below targets.

HanesBrands Distribution Center Achieves 2017 Safety Milestone

Jul 20, 2017

HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear For Sports, announced that its Canterbury Distribution Center, located in Kings Mountain, NC, is one of 21 facilities in the state to achieve 2 million employee hours without injury during the first half of 2017.

Supra Announces Global Brand Mission

Jul 20, 2017

Launching officially at retail in January 2018, the apparel and footwear brand will begin to soft launch the campaign on owned platforms and social channels today, July 20.

NFL, Gatorade Join Speaker Roster For SFIA Industry Leaders Summit

Jul 20, 2017

Tod Leiweke, NFL chief operating officer, and Jeff Kearney, Gatorade global head of sports marketing have been added to the lineup of speakers at the SFIA’s 2017 Industry Leaders Summit in Chicago, September 13-14, 2017.

Under Armour Celebrates Women In Global Campaign

Jul 20, 2017

In Unlike Any, powerful imagery of trailblazing female athletes is paired with the work of spoken word artists.

Smartwool Partners With Ultra Tour Monte Rosa

Jul 20, 2017

Smartwool has become the official sock sponsor of the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa (UTMR) one-day ultramarathons and multi-day stage races.

Sports Direct Profits Drop More Than Half

Jul 20, 2017

Sports Direct reported earnings tumbled 58.7 percent in its year ended April 30. The U.K. sporting goods chain blamed the devaluation of British pound against the U.S. dollar.

Peak To Sponsor Romanian Olympic Team

Jul 19, 2017

The Chinese sportswear brand will serve as the official kit supplier to Romania’s Olympic teams until 2024. The deal covers all events sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), including the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games and the European Games.

Adidas And USA Volleyball Announce Multi Year Partnership

Jul 19, 2017

USA Volleyball and Adidas announced a multi-year partnership, in which the Portland, OR, based company will be the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand for USA Volleyball. Adidas will replace Mizuno USA.

ICAST Sees Flat Attendance In 2017

Jul 19, 2017

ICAST, held July 11-14 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL, saw close to 15,000 people registered for its 2017 show, close to year-ago levels.