The Finish Line Youth Foundation Donates $401,150 In Q2 2017
The Finish Line Youth Foundation announced its award of $151,150 in grants and $250,000 in donations for Special Olympics in the second quarter of 2017.
Wolverine Commits Over $2.6 Million To Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Wolverine World Wide Inc. will commit more than $2.6 million to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts through financial, footwear and apparel donations.
Soccer.com Joins Hurricane Relief Efforts
Soccer.com has designed a special Hurricane Harvey Relief T-Shirt, pledging to donate all proceeds from the sales of the shirt to hurricane relief efforts following the devastating impact of the storm in Texas and Louisiana.
Project Play 2020 Launches To Grow Youth Sports Participation
More than a dozen leading sport, health, media and other organizations – including Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, SFIA, MLB and NBA – have partnered to grow national sport participation rates and related metrics among youth.
Iconix Brand Group Hires EVP Of Women’s And Home
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. stated that June K. DeFabio has joined the company as executive vice president of the Women’s and Home divisions.
Genesco Appoints Journeys President
Mario Gallione, who has most recently served as chief merchandising officer of The Journeys Group, will report to James Estepa, who will continue to serve as chief executive officer of The Journeys Group.
Stadium Goods Forms Exclusive Zalando Partnership
Stadium Goods this fall will expand into the European market through an exclusive partnership with Zalando, Europe’s biggest online platform for fashion.
Academy Providing More Than $2.5 Million In Hurricane Harvey Aid
The donations include up to $1.5 million in direct financial assistance for immediate relief to those who were affected by Hurricane Harvey, including many team members and their families, as well as numerous supplier contributions in excess of $1 million.
Hibbett Sports To Sponsor University Of Alabama Football
Hibbett Sports, based in a Birmingham, AL, announced a three-year sponsorship deal with the University of Alabama’s football program for the 2017, 2018 and 2019 seasons. The retailer has sponsored Crimson Tide athletics and the football team since 2008.
Aisle Talk, Week Of August 28
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Hibbett Sports Collecting Donations To Support Hurricane Victims
Said Jeff Rosenthal, president and CEO, Hibbett, “We are fortunate that all of our employees are safe and our stores in Texas and Louisiana only suffered minor damage. But we’ve seen the devastation around us and want to do our part to support Hurricane Harvey victims as they recover and rebuild their lives.”
Golf Rounds Played Dip In July
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played on a national level were down 1.6 percent in July 2017 compared to July 2016. The biggest regional declines were seen in South Atlantic, East North Central and Mid Atlantic.
The Buckle’s August Comps Slide
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended August 26, 2017 decreased 7.9 percent.
Report: Nike Initiates Second Layoff Round
According to a report in the Oregonian, Nike is implementing the second phase of its plan to lay off about 1,400 workers.
Tennis Industry Association Hosts Annual Forum
The 10th Annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum was held in New York City on August 28, the first day of play at the US Open, and the audience of nearly 300 tennis industry leaders heard the latest news about the state of the tennis industry, updates on grow-the-game initiatives, and business insights, along with a spotlight on tennis innovation.
