VF Corporation raised its guidance for the year after reporting earnings in its third quarter ended December 29 came in well above Wall Street’s consensus estimates. Sales grew 8 percent led by a 25 percent hike in Vans and a 14 percent gain at The North Face.
Read MoreSkechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA, Inc., returns to Houston, Texas on January 20, 2019, for its sixth year as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Read MoreNautilus on Thursday released preliminary results for the fourth quarter of 2018 and fiscal year ended December 31. They will not be final until the conclusion of the company’s audit and the announcement of final results in late February.
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Foot Locker, Inc. announced that it has made a $2 million strategic investment in Pensole Inc., which operates the Pensole Footwear Design Academy. The investment by Foot Locker, Inc. deepens Foot Locker’s longstanding partnership with Pensole and extends the companies’ relationship across all aspects of the design process.
Read MoreGeoSurfaces North East announced that five-time Super Bowl champion the New England Patriots will now practice on Ironturf, at Empower Field House. Ironturf is manufactured in the United States by GreenFields USA. The just-completed field is approximately 80,000 square feet and is lined for both football and soccer, as Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution, will also practice on the field.
Read MoreECAC Hockey announced Wednesday that it has agreed to a partnership with leading gear and apparel company, SquadLocker. The deal extends through the end of the 2018-19 season.
Read MorePlug and Play announced today its strategic partnership with PVH Corp., one of the world’s largest apparel companies and owner of iconic brands, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Speedo, Warner’s and Izod. The partnership will help PVH continue to drive ongoing strategic growth initiatives related to supply chain, technology, digital capabilities and consumer-centricity.
Read MoreActivewear brand Vuori Clothing on Thursday announced the appointment of Sarah Carlson as its vice president of women’s product design. The role, created for Carlson, is effective immediately and puts her in charge for all design aspects of Vuori’s growing women’s category.
Read MoreHemisphere Design Works, the world’s largest maker of kayaks, announces the hiring of Jim Fox as its new Chief Executive Officer. Fox’s predecessor, Chuck Smith, stepped down from his position following a mutual agreement. Fox will now oversee the company’s continued evolution in a rapidly growing market
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Mountainsmith President Jay Getzel has left the company to join Nite Ize Inc. as director of its outdoor/pet/toy division. Getzel, who brings more than 19 years of outdoor industry experience, will oversee current vertical retail channels and develop new relationships in support of Nite Ize’s expansion into the travel category.
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