Dick’s Sporting Goods hosted its first-ever fashion show on October 12 in the Chelsea district of New York City. Baseball legend Alex Rodriguez and women’s soccer star Carli Lloyd joined TV’s Javon Walton and Demi Burnett on the runway.
Category: Footwear
Nike Oregon Project To Shut Down
The Nike Oregon Project, Nike’s elite track and field training program, is being shut down. The news came 10 days after Oregon Project head coach Alberto Salazar was given a four-year ban by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for doping conduct.
Puma Partners With Fédération Royale Marocaine De Football
Puma has signed a new multi-year partnership with the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, adding the country to its increasing portfolio of national team federations.
FDRA And TÜV SÜD Update Global Footwear Product Safety Guide
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), America’s largest footwear trade association, and Munich-based TÜV SÜD have updated the Global Footwear Product Safety Guide. The guide covers both chemical and physical testing requirements and proposed protocols for footwear.
Big 5 Appoints Board Member
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation announced the appointment of Stephen Carley to its board of directors.
The Buckle’s September Comps Climb 3 Percent
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended October 5, 2019 increased 3.0 percent.
Garmin Announces Support Of National Runners Alliance
Garmin International Inc. announced its involvement in the national Runners Alliance, an advocacy initiative to help fight the harassment that female runners experience while exercising.
Optimism Grows For Limited China Trade Deal
With the 13th round of U.S.-China trade negotiations set to begin Thursday in Washington, both sides are reportedly considering an “interim” deal that would suspend planned further U.S. tariffs in exchange for additional purchases of American farm products.
Anta Sports To Suspend NBA Contract Renewal Talks
Anta Sports announced it is cutting off contract renewal negotiations with the NBA in the wake of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet about Hong Kong, according to Reuters.
Target’s Chief Merchant To Lead Bed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announced the appointment of Mark J. Tritton as president and chief executive officer (CEO). He was formerly EVP and chief merchandising officer at Target Corp.
CrossFit Launches Search For Fittest Woman And Man In Every Country
At the conclusion of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Open in October, CrossFit Inc. will find the fittest man and woman in every eligible country participating in the worldwide CrossFit Open and crown them national champions.
ICSC Sees 4.9 Percent Increase In Holiday Spending
ICSC forecasts 4.9 percent increase in holiday spending over last year for a total of $832.3 billion, with 90 percent of shoppers spending in physical stores.
Next Ventures Announces Former Nike Executive As Managing Partner
Next Ventures, the venture fund co-founded by Lance Armstrong focused on growth opportunities in the sports, fitness, nutrition, and wellness markets, announced the addition of Melanie (Mel) Strong as a managing partner. Strong led several businesses for Nike.
JackRabbit To Acquire Olympia Sports
JackRabbit, the running chain owned by affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital (CPC), announced the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities, including the online presence and the “Olympia Sports” brand from Olympia Sports. JackRabbit will be retaining about half of Olympia Sports’ locations and plans to continue to operate the banner.
Nike And Lululemon Score High In Piper Jaffray’s Teen Survey
Piper Jaffray’s 38th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey shows Nike gaining share within its No. 1 rank and Lululemon hitting a new survey high as the No. 7 preferred apparel brand. Within footwear, Crocs also achieved a new survey record as the 7th preferred footwear brand, behind Birkenstock.
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