VF Completes Sale of its Contemporary Brands Businesses
VF Corp. has completed the sale of its Contemporary Brands businesses to Delta Galil Industries Ltd.
Bonobos Names Jimmy Butler Brand Ambassador
Bonobos, the online men’s apparel company, signed Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls’ star guard, as its brand ambassador.
Bass Pro Shops Hires Bob Ziehmer as Conservation Director
Outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops hired Bob Ziehmer, formerly of the Missouri Department of Conservation, as senior director of conservation.
Sports Authority Revised Exec Bonuses Draw Fire
The Justice Department’s U.S. trustee states, ““The debtors appear, once again, to be prioritizing insider executives above all other parties in interest, including unsecured creditors and the thousands of employees who have already lost their jobs.”
Nike Signs White House Equal Pay Pledge
Pledge is part of the Obama’s Administration’s push for companies to close the wage gap between men and women.
Probing the Limitations of Search Data
A comparison of search data from Google Shopping and retail sales from SSI Data, powered by SportsOneSource, reveals some interesting consumer insights.
Aisle Talk, Week Of August 22
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By The Numbers, Week Of August 22
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Puma Signs Arsenal Goalkeeper
The former Czech Republic keeper had been with Adidas for nine years.
Sports Authority’s New Bonus Plan Draws Protests
The Justice Department’s U.S. trustee has called a new $1.5 million bonus plan for Sports Authority executives “unseemly” given how many creditors won’t receive any money back in the bankruptcy reorganization.
Li & Fung Looks Ahead While Macro And Retail Remain Tough
The first half of the year reflected retail and economic challenges, which resulted in a sales decline.
Rider Sandals Partners with Universal Parks & Resorts
Rider Sandals, a division of Grendene USA, entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Senator Poised To Make News At Wolverine Factory
While onsite, U.S. Senator Gary Peters will address Wolverine employees and media with a special announcement.
Survey: Under Armour Surpassing Adidas In Influencing College Basketball
The anonymous poll of 110 Division I basketball coaches found that NIke continued to dominate influence among shoe companies, but a wide majority felt Under Armour now ranked second.
Spyder Surf Expo to Launch in Hermosa
The first annual Hermosa Beach Surf Expo presented by Spyder Surfboards arrived at Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza on August 20.
