Balega Partners With Achilles International
Balega International, the producer of performance running socks, partnered with Achilles International to help disabled athletes compete in the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon.
The Buckle’s October Comps Slide
Same-store sales decreased 15.5 percent.
OrthoLite Expands Children’s Offerings With Step & Stride
OrthoLite partnered with Step & Stride, of Vida Shoes International, reintroducing the brand to the marketplace with a new fall/winter 2016 collection offering footwear for boys and girls from infant to age six.
Amer Sports Gets New Americas GM
The parent company to Wilson, DeMarini, Louisville Slugger, Salomon, Arc’teryx, Atomic, Suunto, Mavic and Enve brands promoted Bill Kirchner to vice president and general manager – Americas.
Under Armour Teams Up With Youth Flag Football
Under the Lights is a non-contact league that brings together thousands of participants (K-10th grade) to compete and learn about the game of football.
Ugg Partners With Footaction, Launches Vic Mensa Campaign
Beginning this month, a selection of Ugg for Men will be added to the roster of brands sold at Footaction stores and footaction.com.
Spartan Race To Open First Gym
The obstacle race organization said it’s partnering with luxury-lifestyle hotel brand 1 Hotel in South Beach, FL to open its first ever Spartan Gym.
The North Face Donates $10K To Big City Mountaineers
The gift will help introduce underprivileged urban youth to the outdoors through wilderness mentoring experiences.
Gaiam And Heelys Drive Sequential Brands’ Q3
Although the company beat and met Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the quarter, investors pounced on weaker full-year earnings projections.
Gildan Activewear Lowers 2016 Guidance, But ‘Very Bullish’ For 2017
Despite missing Wall Street’s revenue and profit estimates, plus lowering full-year guidance, investors were encouraged by Gildan’s 2017 outlook to send the stock up.
Anta Signs Manny Pacquiao
The Chinese sportswear brand hopes signing the boxer will improve its brand influence across the globe, as well as help strengthen its presence in the training and boxing market.
Sequential Brands’ Q3 Boosted By Acquisitions
Earnings grew 50 percent on an adjusted basis with the the help of healthy contributions from core brands Jessica Simpson, William Rast and Heelys as well as a number of recent acquisitions.
Adidas Q3 Earnings Climb 15.3 Percent
Adidas AG reported strong third-quarter results, helped by double-digit sales increases in its performance business and at its urban wear units Adidas Originals and Neo. The company also announced plans to restructure its Reebok brand.
Gildan Activewear Lowers Guidance On Q3 Shortfall
Gildan Activewear Inc. slightly lowered its guidance for the year due to lower than anticipated results in the third quarter and tempered branded apparel sales expectations in the fourth quarter.
Wolverine Unveils Customizable Boot Program
Wolverine, the flagship brand of Wolverine Worldwide, introduced Wolverine Workshop, a new customization service allowing customers to design their own Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots online.
