Youth Tennis, Cardio Tennis Shine In Latest Tennis Participation Report
Among the bright spots in the most recent annual tennis participation study by the Physical Activity Council is a 7.2 percent increase in youth tennis players and a 16.7 percent increase in Cardio Tennis players over the past year.
Dick’s Partners With US Youth Soccer
The partnership with US Youth Soccer expands Dick’s Team Sports HQ’s community and technology support of youth soccer nationwide to nearly four million players, volunteers, coaches and their families.
Adidas Introduces Forgefiber Stitching Technology
Adidas introduced Forgefiber, an innovative stitching technology that efficiently provides precise fit and support in performance footwear.
Boa Technology Hires Shawn Neville As CEO
Boa Technology Inc. announced the appointment of Shawn Neville, a former executive at Aerosoles, Reebok, Keds and Footaction, to the position of chief executive officer, effective immediately.
MC Sports Likely Shifting To Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
MC Sports, which filed for bankruptcy in February, has closed all its 66 doors and the case is likely being converted from a Chapter 11 bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
The Buckle’s May Comps Slump
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended May 27, 2017 decreased 9.0 percent.
Billabong Appoints CFO
Billabong International Limited announced the appointment of Jim Howell as chief financial officer, succeeding Peter Myers, who has served in the role since January 2013.
Adidas Originals Signs Kendall Jenner As Ambassador
Adidas has signed supermodel Kendall Jenner to an endorsement deal. Jenner broke the news in an Instagram posting.
FDRA Appoints Steve Madden CEO Ed Rosenfeld Chairman
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) said that effective June 1, Steve Madden Chairman and CEO Ed Rosenfeld will serve as the chairman of FDRA.
Florida’s Bike America Files For Bankruptcy
Barmer Enterprises, parent of the 8-unit Bike America chain in Florida, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Saks Fifth Avenue Opens The Wellery At Flagship
In the first-of-its-kind space, guests at the Fifth Avenue flagship can find more than 16,000 square feet of immersive experiences dedicated to wellness.
Wiivv Wearables Becomes Official Insole Of 2017 Timex Multisport Team
Wiivv is supporting the global triathlon team financially and with Custom Fit 3D Printed Insoles for all of the athletes’ training, racing and recovery needs.
Under Armour Brings Back Stephen Curry Asia Tour
This year’s tour stops in Beijing, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Seoul while also featuring his brother, and Dallas Mavericks point guard, Seth Curry.
Wolverine Worldwide to License Stride Rite To Vida Shoes
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. has agreed to enter into a global, multi-year licensing agreement of the Stride Rite brand to Vida Shoes International. This license agreement and the newly created Wolverine Children’s Group, which will focus on the growing children’s business for the company’s portfolio of brands.
SIA President Talks Up Merits Of Winter Mega-Show
Believing the merger of the Outdoor Retailer show and the SIA Snow Show is “going to provide a lot of activity and a lot of prosperity for our industry,” Nick Sargent, president of SIA, for the first time addressed Emerald Exposition’s acquisition of the Snow Show with his organization’s members.
