Puma signed a multi-year footwear and apparel deal with Grammy-winning artist J. Cole.
Category: Sports/Fitness

Rapha Relocating To Bentonville, Arkansas
Rapha, the cycling apparel brand, is relocating its North American operations from Portland, OR to Bentonville, AR on March 1.

SportChek Sees Modest Growth In Q4
Canadian Tire Corp. reported sales of its SportChek segment were up 1.3 percent in the fourth quarter with comparable sales gaining 2.0 percent.

Report: Modell’s Hires Financial Advisors
Modell’s Sporting Goods has re-hired Berkeley Research Group “for a full-fledged balance sheet restructuring” and Cole Schotz for legal advice with plans “for a potential in-court restructuring,” according to a report from Debtwire.

OBIT: John McArthur, Founder, Johnny Mac’s
John McArthur, who founded St. Louis-based Johnny Mac’s in 1967, has passed away at the age of 92.

HanesBrands Recognized For CSR Work In Latin America
HanesBrands has earned two of the most prestigious awards in Central America and the Caribbean for best practices in corporate social responsibility.

NYC Bike Expo 2020 To Be In Mid-May
From May 15 to 17, 2020, NYC Bike Expo returns for its 10th annual edition.

Golfballs.com Names Greg Palmer New President
Golfballs.com named industry veteran, Greg Palmer as its new president.

Skechers Signs Elite Runner Anthony Famigliett
Skechers signed two-time Olympian and six-time U.S. Champion Anthony Famiglietti to its team of ambassadors. He was with Adidas.

PVH Corp. Provides Updates On Business Impact Of Coronavirus
PVH Corp. announced that it is working with local authorities to ensure the health, wellness and safety of its associates and business partners in connection with the coronavirus outbreak in China.

PXG Opens Store In Edina
PXG, the maker of golf equipment and apparel, opened its fifth brick-and-mortar location in the United States.

Mizuno’s Sales Slide In Nine Months
Mizuno Corp. reported revenues in the nine months ended December 31 declined 3.9 percent. Sales in the Americas grew 8.6 percent.

Core Health & Fitness Secures Investment
Gainline Capital Partners announced that it has made an investment in Core Health & Fitness, the manufacturer of commercial fitness equipment manufacturing. Core’s current senior management team, led by founder, chairman and CEO Michael Bruno, will remain in place.

Nike Releases Fiscal 2019 Impact Report
Nike Inc released its latest Impact Report covering its fiscal year 2019. The report details the progress the company is making to reach its diversity & inclusion, community and sustainability targets for 2020.

Garmin Secures Naming Rights For Kansas City Marathon
Garmin International Inc. has secured exclusive naming rights and title sponsorship of The Kansas City Marathon.