Adidas and Refinery29 is partnering with celebrated female artists to create one-of-a-kind pairs of UltraBOOST X representing all 50 states.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Nike Sues Rob Gronkowski
Nike filed a formal opposition to the USPTO Trial & Appeal Board, asserting a logo of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s company, Gronk Nation LLC, looks similar to the Air Jordan “Jumpman” logo that has been in use since November 1987, ESPN reports.
Puma Invests In Canadian Business
Puma announced a future reorganization of the Canadian business and a further investment into the growing Canadian market. The brand plans to centralize their operations for a more efficient approach.
Nike Confirms Sales Through Amazon As Q4 Tops Expectations
“As we do with all of our partners, we’re looking for ways to improve the Nike consumer experience on Amazon by elevating the way the brand is presented and increasing the quality of product storytelling,” said Mark Parker, chairman, president and CEO, on a conference call with analysts.
Aisle Talk, Week Of June 26
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Helly Hansen Upbeat About 2017 Following Strong 2016
Helly Hansen said all countries moved to profitability in 2016, including the USA for the first time.
Nike Partners With Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
As official kit supplier, the agreement entails outfitting the men’s, women’s and academy squads as well as coaching staff and Tottenham Hotspur Foundation representatives.
TriggerPoint Establishes Clinical Advisory Board
TriggerPoint will use the advisory board to drive further efficacy in the clinical market through the development of products and education designed for practicing therapists and clinicians.
SFIA Applauds USTR Decision To Expand GSP Tariff Benefits
The new agreement will eliminate duties of up to 17 percent on backpacks, sports bags and certain golf bags made in GSP countries.
Memorable Fourth Of July Moments In Sports
Lou Gehrig, Jack Johnson, Nolan Ryan, Phil Niekro, John McEnroe and Richard Petty all made history on the Fourth of July with milestone achievements.
Golf Rounds Slide In May
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in May declined 6.3 percent.
Matrix Industries Raises $12.3 Million
Matrix Industries, the smartwatch start-up, raised $12.3 million, according to a regulatory filing with the SEC. The company is still aiming to raise another $5 million, according to the filing.
Nike Handily Tops Q4 Estimates
Nike’s earnings in its fourth quarter easily topped Wall Street’s targets with help of a reduction in expenses and double-digit growth in Greater China, and the Emerging Markets. Sales were flat in North America.
Storelli Signs English Premier League Stars
Brooklyn-based sports technology start-up Storelli unveiled two new global ambassadors, Manchester United and England winger Jesse Lingard and EPL-winning Chelsea and Spain defender César Azpilicueta.
Foot Locker Talks “Inspired Leadership“ At Major CX Event
Foot Locker’s Vice President of Customer Experience (CX) and Connectivity John Wompey delivered a compelling address titled “Coaching Up: The Inspired Leadership Behind Foot Locker’s CX Transformation” at Forrester’s CXNYC 2017, a gathering for customer experience professionals.
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