Hudson’s Bay Company Appoints Head Of Partnerships
Ed Burstell previously oversaw Liberty of London’s collaborations and pop-up shops with Hermes and Manolo Blahnik as well as collaborations with Nike and Uniqlo.
Apple Watch Nike+ Arrives Friday, October 28
Apple Watch Nike+ combines all of the features of Apple Watch Series 2 with the new Nike+ Run Club app to motivate runners.
Adidas And James Harden Drop Vol. 1 Apparel/Footwear Collection
Harden Vol. 1 Pioneer launches December 3 for $140 MSRP, while the accompanying apparel collection is available this fall.
REI Opens D.C. Flagship
After 100 days of outdoor events in D.C. over the summer, the outdoor co-op opened its fifth flagship store.
REI Resurrects #OptOutside
The outdoor retailer co-op will shut all 149 of its doors on Black Friday, process no online sales and pay all 12,287 employees to take the day off and head outside instead.
VF Corp. Lowers Guidance On Soft Americas Business
Third-quarter earnings topped Wall Street expectations, but the company lowered guidance for the full year.
Report: Dick’s Sporting Goods Wins Bid For Golfsmith
Dick’s plans to keep about 30 Golfsmith stores open and liquidate the rest in conjunction with Hilco Global and Tiger Capital Group, according to a report from Reuters.
Under Armour Unveils Curry 3
Under Armour released its third generation of the Stephen Curry shoe, the Curry 3, in conjuncture with his return to the court for the 2016/17 NBA season.
Skechers Q3 Hit By Domestic Weakness
A decline in the footwear brand’s domestic wholesale sales, attributed to U.S. retail bankruptcies and some trend shifts, could signal a bumpy ride for active lifestyle brands in the third quarter.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 17
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 17
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Reebok Names Former Porsche Design Talent To Creative Director
Thomas Steinbrück is an experienced fashion designer who has worked for Elie Saab’s couture line, Porsche Design and Kenneth Cole.
Athleta To Move Headquarters To San Francisco
Athleta’s offices will shift from Petaluma to San Francisco in early 2017.
Skechers Q3 Misses Wall Street Targets
Third-quarter earnings fell slightly and missed Wall Street’s targets, despite record sales. The company also issued weak guidance for the fourth quarter.
Rocky Brands Lands New Military Contract
The company will produce combat boots for the U.S. Military under a one-year contract that includes four additional one-year options.
