S&S Activewear, a national wholesaler of imprintable activewear, will launch a collection of Russell Athletic active apparel including its iconic Dri-Power Fleece beginning in August 2017.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Adidas Q2 Sparked By North America And China
Adidas, in line with a recent update, reported earnings from continuing operations rose 16 on a 19 percent revenue gain on a currency-neutral basis. The development reflected a 21 percent increase at brand Adidas as well as a 5 percent increase at the Reebok brand.
Gildan Activewear’s Q2 Profits Climb 14 Percent
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported net profits climbed 13.7 percent on a 3.8 percent revenue gain while slightly raising its earnings guidance for the year.
Safilo’s Sales Slump In Q2
Safilo Group S.p.A., the parent of Smith Optics, reported second quarter sales equaled €315.3 million, down 9.8 percent compared to last year at current exchange rates and 10.6 percent at constant exchange rates.
Garmin Outdoor Segment Growth Takes Off
Garmin’s Outdoor segment saw sales catapult 46.3 percent in the second quarter, to $194.8 million. The gains were driven by strong demand for its fēnix 5 watch series.
Fitbit’s Q2 Revenues Slide 40 Percent
Fitbit reported a steep loss in the second quarter as sales tumbled 39.8 percent. Results still exceeded the company’s guidance.
Spin Master Sees Robust Q2 Growth
Spin Master Corp. reported second-quarter revenue of $276.7 million increased 54.2 percent from $179.4 million a year ago. Excluding revenue from Swimways, which was acquired in Q3 2016, Q2 revenue grew 37.4 percent
Varsity Brands Rebrands El Toro High School
Varsity Brands has partnered with El Toro High School, in Lake Forest, CA on one of the most comprehensive branding projects for Varsity Brands to date.
Footaction Partners With Hip-Hop Stars On Campaign
Footaction partnered with music pioneer Gucci Mane, Uber Everywhere artist MadeinTYO and One Night Only MC, Cousin Stizz, for the debut of its digital Summer Hustle campaign.
Nike Helps Bring Marathon Kids To All 50 States
Marathon Kids and Nike announced that as of this summer, kids in 50 states across the U.S. are now running with Marathon Kids. The program challenges kids to run the equivalent of up to four marathons (104.8 miles) over the course of a running club season or school year.
Target Commits $14 Million To Local Youth Soccer
Target Corp. announced a $14 million commitment to youth soccer through two new national initiatives, including an $8 million local grant program, and a $6 million partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to build 100 new soccer play spaces by 2020. These are the latest investments by Target in the country’s fast-growing youth sport, and […]
Riddell Extends Smarter Football Program
Riddell kicked off season three of its Smarter Football program, inviting teams to apply for an equipment grant by demonstrating their commitment to advancing the game of football. Future Hall of Fame quarterback and Riddell brand ambassador, Peyton Manning, will join Riddell in reviewing this year’s applicants and selecting the winning teams. The Smarter Football […]
Champion’s Sales Expand 7 Percent In Q2
Hanesbrands Inc. said sales of Champion grew 7 percent globally in the second quarter, boosted by strength in Europe and online globally. Champion is also expected to grow at a high-single digit rate for the balance of the year.
Adidas and MLS Extend Deal Through 2024
Marking Adidas’ largest investment in soccer in North America, the six-year deal makes Adidas the official supplier partner for the Major League Soccer, its clubs, MLS youth academies and youth affiliated clubs.
Delta Apparel’s Manufacturing Realignment Paying Dividends
Delta Apparel Inc. reported another quarter of impressive earnings gains. A realignment of its manufacture structure continues to feed efficiencies and cost savings that’s offsetting weakness in its Soffe and Salt Life brands in traditional sporting goods channels.
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