Nike Handily Tops Teen Survey
Nike was by far the most popular apparel brand among teens in Piper Jaffray’s 32nd semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens research survey. Among footwear brands, Nike again dominated with the remaining top five, in order, including Vans, Converse, Adidas and Steve Madden.
Globe International Acquires Stake In Salty Crew
Globe International will assume operational and financial functions for the surf, fish, dive and sail brand, while key brand personnel Jared Lane, CJ Hobgood and Tom Ruiz will all continue and expand their roles with the brand.
New Era Partners On Camaro Shoe And Cap Collection
New Era Cap is partnering with Piloti, a manufacturer of driving shoes, on a limited edition collection to honor the 50th anniversary of the Camaro.
Fanatics Appoints Professional And Collegiate Team Division Head
Former Ticketmaster Chief Revenue Officer Cole Gahagan will oversee a new division supporting professional and collegiate teams across the Fanatics platform.
North Face Launches ‘Question Madness’ Global Campaign
In honor of its 50th anniversary, The North Face unveiled its new global brand campaign, “Question Madness,” and will open a New York flagship store on Fifth Avenue.
Where Are Sports Authority’s Key Personnel Landing?
Quite a few executives displaced by the liquidation of Sports Authority several months ago have already lined up new jobs, including some inside the sports industry.
Eurobike Makes Its Move To July
Europe’s largest bicycle trade show is moving up a month starting in 2018 to compete with in-house dealer events proliferating on both sides of the Atlantic.
Shoe Carnival Appoints Athletic Footwear Buyer
Clint Pierce most recently served as senior vice president general merchandise manager for footwear and apparel at Sports Authority.
Fashion SVP Highlights Sustainable Production
Show organizer Idex teamed up with Fashion Enter and the Ethical Fashion Forum to present a new feature at the show called Fashion Made Better.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 10
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 10
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Golfsmith Gains Court Approval To Close 20 Stores
Goldsmith received bankruptcy court approval to close 20 of its 109 stores, including its only New York City location.
VF Corp. Joins IFC’s Bangladesh Partnership For Cleaner Textile
VF Corp. joins 12 other brands in the PACT family, bringing the total partner brands to 13.
Under Armour CEO Presents Entrepreneurship Competition
The competition will bring the top young entrepreneurial talents in the country to Northwestern University next spring for a chance at $100,000 in total cash prizes.
Timberland Participates In Sustainatopia
In its second year participating in the conference, the outdoor lifestyle brand shared how it engages employees to participate in the company’s legacy of protecting and restoring the outdoors and supporting communities in which it operates.
