Ironman has announced a new multi-year global partnership with sports apparel company ViewSport to become the Official Recreational Apparel Partner of Ironman. ViewSport will also be the title sponsor for the Ironman Lake Placid triathlon. (Read More)
Under Armour is ending its kit deal with the Welsh Rugby Union four years ahead of schedule, according to WalesOnline.com. (Read More)
The University of Kansas and Adidas announced the extension of their footwear and apparel agreement through 2031. The university said the deal is one of the largest apparel partnerships in college athletics. (Read More)
Three sportswear and outdoor brands - Adidas, Reebok and Patagonia - are leading the way on transparency amongst the world’s 200 largest fashion brands and retailers by disclosing a wide range of human rights policies, commitments and outcomes, as well as who their suppliers are, Fashion Revolution’s Fashion Transparency Index 2019 revealed. (Read More)
Burlington Stores Inc., the off-pricer, announced a leadership succession plan. The changes include Michael O’Sullivan, formerly president and COO of Ross Stores, Inc., joining the company as CEO in September. (Read More)
BSN Sports, the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets and a division of Varsity Brands, announced that it has acquired T&T Sportsman’s Shop, Inc., based in Charleston, SC. (Read More)
Lululemon Athletica, which is holding its analyst day on Wednesday, announced a new five-year growth plan that aims to “double men’s, double digital, and quadruple international” revenues. Overall, Lululemon is targeting revenue growth in low teens over the next five years. (Read More)
Shimano Inc. reported earnings decline 6.9 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 as sales gained 2.9 percent. Operating earnings declines at Bicycle Components segment offset gains in the Fishing Tackle segment. (Read More)
Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta, CA announced it will equip its entire varsity football roster with the Vicis Zero1 helmet for the 2019 football season. (Read More)
Rocky Brands Inc. reported earnings rose 9.1 percent in the first quarter on a 7.4 percent revenue gain. The gains were supported by higher gross margins and an 18.2 percent jump in retail sales. (Read More)
