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.
Nike’s Q2 Results Race Past Estimates
Nike Inc. reported sales and earnings that topped Wall Street targets, driven by double-digit currency neutral growth in Western Europe, Greater China and the Emerging Markets. Sales in the North America region were up 3 percent.
Skullcandy Partners With Vans Warped Tour
Skullcandy Inc. has partnered with music festival Vans Warped Tour in 2017. At each of the over 40 tour stops, music acts will perform at a dedicated Skullcandy stage.
The 2016 Bankruptcy Blotter
The collapse of Sports Authority certainly waylaid the industry, but it was far from the only bankruptcy filing to take place this year.
Balega Presents Ubuntu Award To Naperville Running Company
Naperville Running Company received the award to acknowledge its establishment of the entrepreneurial program at North Central College this past year.
