Is Amazon Overwhelming MAP Policy Enforcement?
While the arrival of online selling has led to a ramp-up in vendors implementing MAP (minimum advertised price) policies, Amazon’s growing dominance of e-commerce and increasing traction in the active lifestyle space continues to complicate the whole MAP enforcement game.
The Buckle Announces Special Dividend
The company also shared that its Board of Directors elected Thomas B. Heacock as a board member.
Running Industry Bounces Back
While they haven’t escaped the digital disruption that’s impacting all of physical retail, the run specialty channel appeared in better spirits at last week’s The Running Event in Austin.
Sanuk And Surfrider Foundation Announce New Partnership
Sanuk and Surfrider are joining forces to work together to protect clean water, healthy beaches and defend the Goleta coastline for current and future generations.
Oofos To Sponsor Arizona Bowl
Oofos, the maker of recovery footwear, announced that it will be the official recovery footwear for the 2017 Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl on December 29.
Snow Sports Industry Insights Report Sees Participation Gains In Most Ski Activities
According to the 2017 edition of the Snow Sports Industry Insights Report from SIA, 11.86 million Americans participated in downhill skiing in the 2016/2017 seasons, up from 11.63 million in the 2015/2016 season.
Report: Jordan Brand To Ink Deal With Florida
The University of Florida will switch from Nike to Jordan brand for its football and basketball teams beginning in 2018, according to a report from GatorBait.net.
Under Armour Appoints David Bergman CFO
Under Armour, Inc. announced that David Bergman has been named chief financial officer (CFO). Bergman has served as acting CFO since February 2017.
Deckers To Add At Least Two New Qualified Independent Directors To Board
Deckers noted that its Board of Directors has retained a leading national director search firm and is actively engaged in a search process to identify at least two new qualified independent directors.
Columbia Sportswear Announces New Management Appointments
Columbia Sportswear announced new management appointments within its finance, legal and manufacturing areas.
Under Armour Announces Strategic Changes In Its Digital Business
Michael La Guardia. formerly at Yahoo Sports, joins Under Armour as SVP, Digital Product; MyFitnessPal’s Co-Founders are exiting; and connected fitness digital product, digital engineering and digital media will now all report to Paul Fipps, chief technology officer.
New Nike Flagship Headed To New York City
The current Niketown New York store at 6 East 57th Street will close in Spring 2018.
Nike To Re-Up With Oregon
Oregon athletics is about to get a big, new deal with Nike, according to a report from the Oregonian.
Marcato Reduces Its Nominees To Deckers Board To Three From Nine
Marcato Capital Management LP, said it is sending a letter to Deckers’ stockholders announcing that it has modified its slate of highly-qualified director nominees for election at the Company’s 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to include Kirsten J. Feldman, Steve Fuller, and Anne Waterman.
Columbia Flagship Closes Temporarily Amid Protests
Columbia Sportswear’s store in downtown Portland closed on Saturday after it faced organized demonstrations. The protests came after CEO Tim Boyle said his company was exploring closing its nearby downtown office because of safety concerns.
