New Balance Signs Liverpool FC Manager
Jürgen Klopp, the charismatic coach of the Liverpool FC, became one of New Balance’s ambassadors following the brand’s entry into the global soccer market in early 2015.
Tracksmith Expands Leadership In Prep For Brick-and-Mortar Debut
The rogue running brand is beefing up its team amid its first e-commerce departure to brick-and-mortar shelves.
Europe’s Zalando Improves Profitability On Efficiencies
Preliminary figures from the German retailer show its adjusted EBIT margin turning positive in the third quarter versus a loss a year ago. A deal with Adidas helped.
Speedo USA Names Former Quiksilver, Nike Talent To President
John Graham takes the helm, effective immediately.
Under Armour Backs Girls In Sports With Christin Rose
UA partnered with photographer Christin Rose, founder of the She Plays We Win project, which celebrates the confidence that young girls build through sports.
Canada Goose Opens Toronto Flagship
The 4,500-square-foot flagship store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre is the brand’s first store in its hometown and will offer the largest variety of Canada Goose product anywhere in the world.
NFHS Launches #MyReasonWhy Campaign
The #MyReasonWhy campaign, tied to National High School Activities Month, is designed to showcase the tremendous value that high school sports and activities offer to students.
SFIA President And CEO Tom Cove Testifies Before USTR
The hearing before the United States Trade Representative (USTR) covered the expansion of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) that focuses on tariff relief on on sports bags and backpacks.
NSGA Innovations Arena Returns For Third Year
The NSGA Innovations Arena at the NSGA’s Annual Management Conference and 19th Annual Team Dealer Summit gives both new and established companies the opportunity to showcase a new sporting goods product to attendees.
PGA Tour Superstore Plans Three New Locations
The company recently acquired a Sports Authority location in Glendale, AZ, and is also planning new stores in Hilton Head, SC and Jacksonville, FL. All three locations are slated for 2017.
RECALL: 1,300 Dynafit Khion Ski Boots
Salewa North America Inc. recalled about 1,300 Dynafit Khion boots after reports of the ski/walk mechanism malfunctioning, upper cuff separations and cracking.
Boston, San Francisco Most Active Cities
Rounding out the top five are San Francisco, Chicago, New York City and Washington D.C.
Moody’s Rates Nike’s $1.5 Billion Offering A1
Moody’s Investors Service assigned an A1 rating to Nike Inc.’s proposed $1.5 billion senior unsecured note offering and a (P)A1 rating on its unsecured shelf program.
Can A Deal With Under Armour Recharge Major League Baseball?
Under Armour reportedly will replace Majestic Athletic in 2020 as the official on-the-field jersey for MLB. Did the league want a hotter brand?
Nike Founder Gifts $500 Million To New University Of Oregon Campus
The University of Oregon shared on October 17, 2016 that it launched the $1 billion Phil and Peggy Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, after a $500 million lead gift by the Nike Inc. founders.
