Sports Direct International Plc Acquiesces
Under pressure from investors, the sporting goods retailer will hire an independent third party to review its labor and corporate governance practices.
Wilson Sporting Goods Moving Headquarters
Wilson Sporting Goods plans to relocate its global headquarters to downtown Chicago in late 2017.
Adidas’ Basketball Head Joins Agency
Chris Grancio, who managed Adidas’ NBA partnership and player endorsement contracts, has become chief marketing officer of Independent Sports & Entertainment.
Soles4Souls Adds Director Of Corporate Engagement
CeCe McCormick-Moore comes to Soles4Souls with entrepreneurial experience and a skill set that will contribute to the organization’s poverty eradication mission.
Camber Outdoors Opens Applications For Mentoring Program
The nine-month program is designed to create a one-on-one relationship between seasoned professional women and up-and-coming leaders.
Inside TRX’s Under Armour Partnership
TRX entered into a partnership with Under Armour through 2019, as the suspension strap company makes a killer comeback in training.
Dick’s Adds Stores In Washington, New York And Virginia
The Silverdale, WA location will have Nike and Under Armour shops, while the ones in Melville, NY and Charlottesville, VA will combine a Dick’s Sporting Goods and a Field & Stream under one roof.
NikeLab And Kim Jones Collaborate On Second Collection
Nike’s research and development operation in Beaverton, OR released the second part of its collaboration with British fashion designer Kim Jones.
Deckers Sues Target And JC Penney For Infringing On Ugg’s Patents
Target was sued for allegedly infringing on Ugg’s Bailey Button boot design while Penney’s related to Ugg’s Elle design.
Foot Locker/Pensole Reveal Design Contest Winner
The winning sneaker design in the first “Fueling the Future of Footwear” Master Class earned the student developers a $12,000 prize and the chance to see their design go from conception to production and Foot Locker’s shelves.
Retail Sales Dip 0.3 Percent In August
The slide follows a strong June and a relatively flat July.
2016 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit Navigates Disruption
The sports and fitness industry must invest in youth, new manufacturing processes and a skilled labor force, leaders say.
Under Armour Names New President Of North America
Under Armour named as its new President of North America Jason LaRose.
Wolverine Pulls Trigger On Factory Expansion
Wolverine World Wide Inc.’s decision to expand a factory in Michigan signals optimism that Congress will expand the Berry Amendment to cover athletic shoes.
Aisle Talk, Week of September 12
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
