Sports Industry Credit Association Launches U.S. Branch
The non-profit sports industry credit organization has launched a U.S. based association in Burlington, VT, naming a former Burton exec as its head.
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas…
…when all through the biz, these stories were breaking, with a bang and a whiz.
Gabe’s Sold To Warburg Pincus
The company operates 106 off-price stores under the Gabe’s and Rugged Wearhouse banners across 11 states in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
Top Americans Set For 2017 Boston Marathon
Three Nike runners (Galen Rupp, Shalane Flanagan and Abdi Abdirahman) and one each from Skechers (Meb Keflezighi), Saucony (Jared Ward) and Brooks (Desiree Linden) will be running in the 2017 Boston Marathon.
REI To Open Store In Dillon, CO
The location will be the co-op’s ninth store in Colorado, with nearby locations in Denver and Lakewood.
Nike Battles Back Critics And Competitors
The swoosh’s latest results eased concerns that it’s losing ground to Adidas, Under Armour and newer athleisure players, but can its DTC business shoulder a slowdown in future orders?
Nashville And Raleigh Squads Win Hoka One One Postal Nationals
The boys of Brentwood High School in Nashville, TN and the girls of Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, NC won the overall championships with the fastest team times in the two-mile run.
Scarpa Promotes Mark Mathews To VP Of Sales
The nine-year veteran will direct all sales strategy for Scarpa in North America, and focus more on business development and overall brand direction.
Finish Line Takes A Hit On Apparel Sales
Despite gains in its footwear categories, the retail chain lowered its earnings forecast for the year due to subpar sales of apparel and accessories.
Adidas Won’t Confirm Blac Chyna Deal
Adidas added: “We have not have made any announcement and are unable to confirm this information.”
PrimaLoft To Share Its 55-Percent Recycled Material Industry-Wide
In 2016 Patagonia had a stranglehold on this insulation, however come 2016 it will be available industry-wide.
Asics America Strengthens Leadership Team With New Execs
Barbara Turner was appointed vice president of human resources and Lisa Hatton Harrington general counsel.
Wolverine Worldwide Makes Progress On Strategic Initiatives
Wolverine Worldwide shared an update on the progress of its ongoing strategic initiatives, which includes the divestiture of its Robeez brand.
Finish Line Reports Q3 Loss
Steep declines in apparel and accessories offset a high-single-digit footwear comp gain and a 33 percent sales increase in Macy’s business.
Executive Movers & Shakers Of 2016
It was a busy year, including leadership changes at Nike, Adidas, Cabela’s, Giant, Keen, L.L. Bean, Timberland, Vans and VF Corp.
