Aisle Talk, Week of September 12
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of September 12
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Wolverine World Wide Completes Debt Refinancing
The resulting capital structure is expected to meaningfully benefit the company, with estimated interest savings of $30 million through 2020 and more flexibility as a result of more favorable terms for use of cash.
VF Corp. Eurobond Issue Fetches A3 Rating
Moody’s Investors Service assigned a provisional A3 rating to €850 million in unsecured notes VF Corp. wants to sell, citing a record of sustained organic growth.
RetailNext Forecasts 3.2 Percent Holiday Growth For Retail
RetailNext Inc. predicted a 3.2 percent year-over-year lift in sales at retail over the November through December holiday period, driven partly by a 14.9 percent increase in sales through digital channels.
Zappos Launches Murals Inspired By Its Core Values
Zappos.com and non-profit Beautify Earth teamed up to create a wave of murals across the country, sourcing local artists to interpret the 10 core values of Zappos into their artwork.
Cole Haan Launches Made In Maine Collection
The limited-edition collection is hand-forged by artisans in Lewiston, ME.
OIA Names Jeremy Town VP Of Finance And Operations
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), an outdoor recreation industry trade association, stated that Jeremy Town joined the organization as vice president of finance and operations. Most recently serving as director of finance and corporate development with Gaiam, Town will be part of OIA’s executive team in their Boulder, CO office. “Jeremy brings a wealth of finance […]
SportyHenri.com Unveils Sneaker Capsule With Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin, the high-fashion footwear design label, is releasing an exclusive capsule collection with SportyHenri.com, the newly launched e-concept store for men devoted to sport and style.
Saks Off 5th Opens In Springfield, VA
The new two-level 30,000-square-foot location will offer a discounted selection of popular brands.
Teva And Ugg Collaborate On Hybrid Footwear
The two companies, both divisions of Deckers Brands, launched a collection that consists of two styles, a sandal and a mid-calf hybrid.
Alexander Wang Brings Adidas To Fashion Week
Directly following Alexander Wang’s New York Fashion Show runway on September 10, where he debuted a collaboration with Adidas Originals, the sportswear brand was quick to share more consumer-facing news about the partnership line via its Twitter @adidasoriginals and Tumblr adidasoriginals.tumblr.com.
Adidas Adds Eight More Players To 2016 NBA Rookie Class
In total, Adidas has signed a total of 13 players from the 2016 NBA Draft, continuing to ramp up player signings across professional leagues.
NFL Launches $100 Million Concussion Initiative
The NFL says it’s committing $60 million towards developing technology such as improved helmets and an additional $40 million over the next five years towards medical research, primarily neuroscience, as part of a new player health and safety initiative.
PHIT America And SFIA Award Go! Grants
Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) America and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) will award 118 Go! Grants to school-based physical activity programs in 29 states throughout the U.S.
