Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening Of 10 New Stores In Six States
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening eight new Dick’s Sporting Goods stores and two new Field & Stream stores in the first half of September.
Sports Direct’s Next Generation Stores Exceeding Expectations
Sports Direct confirmed ahead of its annual general meeting that sales in its new generation flagship stores continue to exceed internal expectations as Sports Direct moves towards becoming the “Selfridges” of sport.
G-III Apparel Lifts Outlook On Q2 Beat
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. raised its outlook for the year after reporting sales and earnings in the second quarter exceeded guidance.

Study: Let Me Run Fosters Healthy Masculinity
A recent independent study conducted by University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Institute found Let Me Run is making a substantial positive impact in boys’ lives.
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.”