To celebrate its 70th anniversary, ’47 is releasing a three-part animated video series that tells the sports lifestyle brand’s heritage, part one of which will debut on August 14.
Category: Sports/Fitness
New Children’s Activewear Brand Super Heroic Raises $7 Million
Super Heroic, a new children’s sneaker brand launched by former Jordan Brand design director Jason Mayden, has raised $7 million in funding.
Asics America Group’s First Half Sales Decline 6 Percent
Asics America Group (AAG) said net sales decreased 5.9 percent year over year for AAG in the first half. Asics America saw a decrease in net sales of 11.5 percent year over year. The decline was “largely due to market forces and additional retail partner store closings.”
Topgolf To Open Third Greater Phoenix Location
Pending City Council approval, Topgolf will begin construction on the 65,000-square-foot venue later this year, with an expected opening toward the end of 2018.
Walmart Heirs Acquire Rapha
Rapha, the British cycling lifestyle brand, stated that U.S.-based RZC Investments is now the majority shareholder in the business.
Louisville Slugger Slowpitch Softball Partners With Jeff Hall
The softball player will represent the brand and serve as an ambassador for its new line of Jeff Hall signature bats.
Coming Soon: Vail’s Only Ski-In/Ski-Out Experience
Hotel Talisa has us looking forward to ski season.
Asics Profits Dip In First Half
Asics reported net profit decreased 1.4 percent in the first half despite a profit turnaround in the Americas region. Sales fell 3.3 percent due to declines in Japan, Europe and the Americas.
Nike Extends Partnership With British Athletics
British Athletics confirmed an extension to its partnership with Nike as official team wear provider until 2030.
Nike Launches Sneakrs In Europe
Nike launched its Sneakrs app in Europe. The app is available in 19 countries and across 14 languages.
Under Armour Signs Mavs Rookie Dennis Smith Jr.
Under Armour has signed Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. to an endorsement deal, according to ESPN.
North America Momentum Builds For Adidas
Helped by securing 400 new doors with Dick’s and Foot Locker so far this year, Adidas AG delivered 33 percent growth for the Adidas Brand in the North America region in the second quarter. On a conference call with analysts, Kasper Rorsted, Adidas AG’s CEO, said Adidas Brand has “not had the appropriate distribution” at places like Dick’s and Foot Locker and continues to benefit from greater allocations.
Gaia’s Revenues Surge In Q2
Gaia Inc. reported total revenues were up 56 percent in the second quarter to $6.6 million
Columbia Announces Resignation Of Prana Brand CEO Scott Kerslake
Kerslake intends to resign his position, effective August 18, in order to assume another leadership position in an adjacent industry.
Is Reebok Making Progress?
Reebok is regaining traction in some key parts of the world but continues to see steep declines in North America due to an ongoing extensive reset in the region.
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