Pou Sheng Year-to-date Sales Up 5.7 Percent
The largest distributor of globally branded athletic and outdoor footwear in Greater China reported revenue grew 5 percent year over year in September.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sets Grand Opening Festivities For Five Stores
The locations are in Boca Raton, FL; Morristown, TN; New Philadelphia, OH; Springfield, OH; and Olympia, WA.
Under Armour Adds Georgia State To NCAA Roster
Under the multi-year agreement, UA will outfit 16 of the Panthers’ varsity sports teams as well as coaches and athletics department staff starting next summer.
Nike Gets Bigger With Sixth HQ Building
Nike issued plans for an additional sixth building as part of an expansion of its World Headquarters near Beaverton, OR.
Adidas (Sort Of) Gives Nick Young His Own Sneaker
Young’s all-white version of the Crazy Explosive franchise is Adidas way of recognizing the player without creating a new product in his name.
Icebug Footwear Hires Mid-Atlantic Sales Rep
Working with companies such as Kavu, Picky Bars and Aquamira, Byer has a history in the endurance sports industry and has had success working with up-and-coming brands.
Lacrosse Unlimited Reels In Michael Kors E-Commerce Talent
Jeanette Miller will accelerate the brand’s online growth and digital footprint by creating a seamless brand platform where customers can interact with the brand, shop and connect with other lacrosse enthusiasts.
Sports Direct Lowers Earnings Guidance
The U.K.’s largest sporting goods retailer said it now expects underlying earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to come in around £300 million in fiscal 2017.
AAFA Calls For Alibaba To Be Re-listed As Notorious Market
In its letter, AAFA emphasized Alibaba’s failure to meet the USTR’s recommendations to prevent the sale of counterfeits on its platforms.
Worldwide Golf Exploring Bid For Golfsmith
Sources told Reuters they weren’t sure whether Worldwide Golf was eyeing Golfsmith’s entire U.S. business or individual leases and assets.
L.L.Bean Kiosk Shop To Operate Year Round
The 150-square-foot kiosk in the Shops at Prudential Center will represent the brand’s first urban location outside Maine.
The North Face Launches First U.S. Urban Exploration Concept Shop
The storefront in the Jackson Square neighborhood in San Francisco is the first of its kind in the U.S., and will focus exclusively on the label’s premium streetwear range.
Mizuno Celebrates 20th Iteration Of Cornerstone Shoe
Mizuno has been in the business of footwear for 110 years, and this week it celebrated the 20th iteration of the cornerstone shoe.
Pro Player Signs Licence Agreement With Synclaire Brands
The children’s footwear licensee for the Michael Kors, Sam Edelman, Stuart Weitzman and Tommy Hilfiger brands has signed on as exclusive licensee for Pro Player’s Proline athletic footwear.
Consumer Engagement Helps Interbike Lure Back Specialized And Trek
While two of the nation’s largest bike brands have skipped the industry’s Las Vegas trade show in recent years, they’re expected to exhibit at Interbike’s first East Coast event later this month.
