Consumer ‘Just-In-Time Buying’ Shakes Up Retail
How technology has led to shopping procrastination and altered the traditional retail calendar
Microban Expands Testing To Non-Partners
Microban International Ltd., the global leader in odor control and antimicrobial solutions, expanded its Microban Microbiology Testing Services to non-partners.
Hoka One One Wins At Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc
Hoka One One, a part of Deckers Brands, took home the win at the 105-mile Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc race in both male and female divisions.
Acushnet’s Revenue In First Half Boosted By Clubs And FootJoy
Adjusted earnings rose moderately in the first six months while sales expanded a healthy 4.6 percent, according to an updated regulatory filing to support its initial public offering.
Under Armour CEO Pens Letter On Redevelopment Project
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank shared an open letter which outlined his vision for Port Covington— the site to be redeveloped for the new UA headquarters in Baltimore, MD.
Gore Fabrics Extends Taiwanese Partnership
Under the partnership, Formosa Taffeta Co., Ltd. will boost its production of consumer fabrics so W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. can focus on product innovation.
Acushnet’s Earnings Climb in Six Months
Earnings rose 82.6 percent due to reduced operating expenses and a 4.6 percent revenue gain, according to an updated regulatory filing to support its initial public offering.
Eurobike’s Extra Consumer Day Disappoints
Eurobike will scale back in 2017 after an extended consumer show over the weekend disappointed exhibitors, show organizers announced.
HanesBrands Celebrates Ten Years As Public Company
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear for Sports, on Tuesday celebrated its first decade of success as an independent publicly traded company by ringing the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange.
Nike Top-Ranked Brand In Addressing Consumer Social Behavior
Nike’s Social Currency score came to 120 versus 112 for Under Armour and 102 for Adidas.
Adidas Debuts Athlete Campaign At NFL Season Opener
The spot features Von Miller, Aaron Rodgers, Kris Bryant, Paul Pogba, James Harden, Moriah Jefferson, Brandon Ingram, Jaylen Brown and Jamal Murray.
Adidas Extends Contract with Kennesaw State
Adidas will remain the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand for the Georgia university for another seven years through the 2022-23 season.
Halfords Group Plc Releases Summer Results
The UK retailer reported same-store sales surged in the seven weeks ended Aug. 19 as customers splurged on bikes, roof top boxes and other summer vacation gear.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sets Opening For Three Stores
Stores will open in Longview, TX; Oxford, MS and Washington D.C.
Aisle Talk, Week of August 29
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
