Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported a loss in the first quarter ended March 30 that came in line with projections provided in late February and said April's comps tumbled 39 percent due to store closures tied to the pandemic. However, May's sales and merchandising margins are seeing an uptick as stores reopen. (Read More)
Nike Inc. announced that John Thompson, Jr., a director of the company since 1991 and legendary coach of the Georgetown University men’s basketball team, has decided to retire. (Read More)
As the percentage of golf retail stores open to foot traffic continues to increase, a growing number of golfers indicate their concern for visiting physical store locations is subsiding, according to the National Golf Foundation’s latest industry-wide surveys. (Read More)
Li & Fung Limited, the largest sourcing agent in the global apparel business, announced the company will delist from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at the close of trading on Wednesday, marking the successful completion of its privatization process. (Read More)
Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ announced that Adidas will be its official uniform apparel and footwear supplier starting on July 1, 2020. (Read More)
Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, OH entered into a multi-year partnership with Nike through BSN Sports to continue to make Nike the official apparel of SSU Athletics. (Read More)
SquadLocker, a leading uniform and custom team gear provider, appointed Jeanne Hopkins as chief revenue officer. Previously, she was chief marketing officer at travel management company Lola.com. (Read More)
Afterpay is teaming up with A Common Thread, an initiative led by Vogue and the CFDA, which raises funds and awareness for the American fashion community and Baby2Baby, which provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities. (Read More)
