Fred Jordan Missions and Foot Locker are continuing their partnership to provide nearly 5,000 underprivileged children with new shoes and socks in Los Angeles.
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Hibbett Announces Auburn Tigers Football Sponsorship Through 2019
Hibbett Sports announced a three-year sponsorship deal with the Auburn Tigers Football program that will run through the 2019 season, including a fully integrated partnership with the Tiger Walk.
The Buckle’s September Comps Drop
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended September 30, 2017 decreased 5.7 percent.
Under Armour Brings Back Quebec Hockey Competition
Under Armour and the Montreal Canadiens have once again teamed up to give Bantam Hockey teams the chance to play at the Bell Centre, home of the Canadiens.
Adidas Completes Divestiture Of Taylormade
Adidas announced that effective October 2 it has formally completed the previously announced divestiture of its TaylorMade, Adams Golf and Ashworth golf brands to a newly formed affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP.
Merry Holiday Forecasts Arrive
The NRF (National Retailer Federation) became the latest organization predicting robust sales for the holiday season. Gains are expected to be helped by low unemployment, rising stock markets and another year of double-digit online spending gains.
Columbia Awarded Over $3 Million in Damages In Patent Infringement Case
Columbia Sportswear said a jury in the federal district court in San Diego awarded damages to Columbia Sportswear in the amount of $3.018 million for Seirus Innovative Accessories’s alleged infringement of one of Columbia’s U.S. design patents.
Zumiez Lifts Guidance On Strong September Comps
The company’s comparable sales increased 9.3 percent for the five-week period.
GOAT Opens Pop-Up Gallery In Los Angeles
GOAT, a leading marketplace for sneakers, announced the launch of The Greatest – a pop-up sneaker gallery debuting on Oct. 7 at Platform in Culver City, CA.
KÜHL Files Suit Against L.L. Bean For Trademark Infringement
KÜHL has filed suit against L.L. Bean for the use of its trademark “The Outsider.”
Mizuno Launches #ProjectZero To Raise Funds For Breast Cancer Research
Throughout the month of October, Mizuno is partnering with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) to launch #projectzero, an initiative raising funds for breast cancer research, highlighting personal stories of strength and showcasing the role sports play in transforming lives affected by cancer.
Skechers Supports Hurricane Victims
Skechers is donating tens of thousands of pairs of Skechers shoes and socks, along with other goods to meet the immediate needs of families impacted.
Adidas’ Eric Liedtke Earns Germany’s CMO Of The Year
Eric Liedtke, executive board member responsible for global brands at Adidas, won Germany’s CMO of the Year 2017.
Dr. Martens CEO Exits
Dr. Martens chief executive Steve Murray has stepped down from his role after three years.
Asics To Open Largest Store In Japan
Asics will open its Asics Harajuku Flagship on October 6 in Tokyo Harajuku district.
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