NRF Big Show 2017: Cabela’s Keys To Building Devoted Consumers
Cabela’s chief marketing officer said his company’s success has been driven not by selling stuff, but by its purpose “to inspire and strengthen the bond between [customers] and the outdoors.”
Target Becomes Official Partner Of Major League Soccer
In its biggest push ever into team sports, Target signed a three-year deal to be an official partner of Major League Soccer, the official jersey sponsor of the Minnesota United FC and the official retailer for U.S. Youth Soccer.
Fanatics And Nike To Split NBA Replica Jersey Rights
Beginning with the 2017/18 season, replica NBA jerseys made by Fanatics will be only sold on NBA.com and by Fanatics, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Swingman replica jerseys made by Nike will still reach traditional retailers such as sporting goods stores.
Jerry Turner To Launch Turner Footwear
Jerry Turner, the legendary president of Brooks in the 1960s and 1970s and most recently head of American Sporting Goods, has come out of retirement to launch Turner Footwear, a collection of performance running and workout footwear.
Puma Launches Swan Pack Collection With New York City Ballet
Puma launched a Puma Swan Pack Collection footwear collection as a follow up to the brand’s Do You campaign featuring the dancers of the New York City Ballet.
Under Armour Connected Exec Joins Thalmic Labs
Abhi Bhatt, formerly senior director, head of connected products at Under Armour, has joined Thalmic Labs, which produces the wearable motion-controlled device called the Myo armband.
Target Lowers Guidance On Holiday Sales Slide
Target Corp. stated that comparable sales during the combined November/December period decreased 1.3 percent.
Nike Looks To Transform Sports Retail
Nike Soho was the first, and now Nike Miami continues the momentum for a new kind of retail experience.
Big 5’s Q4 Benefits From Competitor Exits
Continuing to capitalize on the exit of Sports Authority and Sport Chalet in its markets, the sporting goods retailer said its fourth-quarter earnings would arrive at the upper end of its guidance.
L.L.Bean To Open Fourth Virginia Store
The store in Charlottesville is set to open in the summer of 2017.
Under Armour Signs NFL Draft Prospect Leonard Fournette
Under Armour signed former LSU running back and NFL draft prospect Leonard Fournette to a multi-year partnership. Fournette is considered to be one of the top talents in this year’s NFL Draft class.
Big 5 Sees Q4 Earnings Reaching High End Of Guidance
Said Steven G. Miller, chairman, president and chief executive officer, “Our ongoing efforts to capitalize on the competitive rationalization in the retail sporting goods sector contributed to increases in both customer transactions and average sale for the period.”
The North Face Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
The brand will be part of the Grassroots Spring Summit and Connect shows in June 2017 to exhibit its spring 2018 apparel.
Nine West Holdings To Acquire Kasper Group
Kasper Group makes a broad range of suits, dresses and sportswear for women.
PrideSports Merges With MacNeill Engineering
PrideSports, a manufacturer and provider of golf traction elements, golf tees and other golf-related accessories, merged with MacNeill Engineering, maker of Champ spikes, to create a new holding company, MacNeill Pride Group.
