Adidas by Stella McCartney Enlists Supermodel for Fall/Winter Campaign
Adidas by Stella McCartney enlisted supermodel Karlie Kloss to join on as the face of the Fall/Winter 2016 Adidas by Stella McCartney campaign.
Dick’s and Field & Stream Cohabitate NY Store
Dick’s Sporting Goods will open a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store on August 5 at Latham Farms in Latham, NY (579 Troy Schenectady Rd).
World Running Gear Market Growing
Global running gear market analysts say rising product innovation is boosting market growth.
Amazon to Add Another Fulfillment Center
Amazon.com Inc. announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Sacramento that will be its tenth in California and fourth announced for the state in four months.
Adidas to Open Speedfactory in U.S. in 2017
Adidas Group at an investor event today in Herzogenaurach confirmed plans to open a Speedfactory facility in the U.S. at the end of next year.
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Hold Grand Opening in Roseburg, OR
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Roseburg, Oregon.
Under Armour Leads in Most Valuable College Deals
Under Armour holds four of the top ten most valuable college sports apparel deals, according to Forbes. Nike, not surprisingly, holds a wide majority of the top 65 college deals.
RECALL: Dynafit Carbon Khion Ski Boots
Dynafit is recalling the Men’s, Women’s and Carbon Khion ski boots in North America.
Nike Appoints VP of Running
Nike Inc. announced that Steve Lesnard will become VP, GM of global running, succeeding Patrick Seehafer who will become VP, Europe Merchandising.
Under Armour Spends $70.3 Million on New Headquarters Site
Under Armour reportedly purchased land in Port Covington, one of the largest urban renewals projects in the country taking place on the Baltimore, MD waterfront, in what The Baltimore Sun purports would be the brands new headquarters. The space cost the brand $70.3 million.
Kmart Launches Risewear Footwear Brand
Kmart launched the first of seven slam dunk contests it will hold in store parking lots this summer to launch the Risewear athleisure footwear brand.
ICSC: Back-to-School Sales Set for Smart Uptick
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) said its annual back-to-school survey predicts a robust BTS-selling season this year.
Rack Room Launches Real People Project Campaign
Rack Room Shoes for more than a decade has featured real customers – instead of professional models – in all of its seasonal advertisements, selected through the retailer’s annual Models Wanted contest. The family footwear retailer plans to evolve the initiative with the launch of The Real People Project
Nike Looks to Lead on Race Relations
Nike’s Chairman and CEO Mark Parker sent a letter last Thursday to the company’s 32,000 employees understating Nike’s commitment to “racial justice” following the heightened tensions in black communities and the police. He also said Nike will hold meetings at Beaverton headquarters and in its NY, Chicago and LA offices to explore race issues.
ICSC Survey: BTS Sales Expected to Climb
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)’s annual back-to-school survey shows 78 percent of BTS shoppers expect to spend more this year, a significant increase compared with those who planned to do the same in 2015.
