Franklin Sports Supports Urban Baseball and College Prep Program
Franklin Sports formed a new partnership with The BASE, a pioneering urban baseball and college prep program based in Roxbury, MA.
Pou Sheng Sales Up 3.4 Percent in May
Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Limited reported revenues grew 3.4 percent in May compared with a year earlier, putting the Chinese footwear distributor’s year-to-date sales 6.9 percent ahead of the first five months of 2015.
HanesBrands Promotes Gerald Evans Jr. to CEO
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion, Gear for Sport and a number of intimate apparel brands, said that as part of leadership succession plan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Noll will be narrowing his role.
Iconix Revises Outlook on Debt Deal
Iconix Brand Group Inc., the parent of Starter, Umbro and Danskin, slightly reduced its earnings guidance as it reached an deal to repurchase a portion of our outstanding convertible notes.
Report: Nike Signs Buddy Hield
Nike has signed Buddy Hield, expected to become a top-ten pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, to an endorsement, according to The Vertical.
Report: Adidas Signs Jaylen Brown
Adidas has reportedly signed Jaylen Brown, a projected 2016 lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Asics Adds Amateur Runners to Beat the Sun Challenge
Asics announced that amateur runners Sarah Brown (Ariz.), Benjamin Farrell (Md.), and Kelsey Landrum (Texas) have been selected to take part in the ‘Beat the Sun’ challenge.
Father’s Day Spending Expected to Reach Record
Consumers are expected to spend an average $125.92 for the holiday, up from last year’s $115.57, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey.
Who Runs The World? Women
The Running and Fitness Event for Women took camp in the Windy City on June 9-10, 2016 for a short-n-sweet show that reiterated the famous Beyoncé chant, “Who runs the world? Girls.”
Under Armour Designer Returns in Larger Industry Battle for Talent
Three months after leaving to take a job with Nike, Dave Dombrow, the mastermind behind the Curry 1, is coming home to Under Armour and getting a promotion.
UPS Report: Online Shoppers Embracing In-Store Pickup
Half of U.S. shoppers who buy online ship to a physical store, according to UPS’s fifth annual Pulse of the Online Shopper study.
Under Armour Steals Back Curry Shoe Designer From Nike
Under Armour’s former Senior Vice President of Creative Footwear and Accessories, Dave Dombrow, will return to the brand as Chief Design Officer, beginning Aug. 1, 2016, three months after previously deciding to go to Nike.
Ron Jon Upgrading Digital Brand
Ron Jon Surf Shop has selected Aptos Digital Commerce to implement a major overhaul of its e-commerce site in a bid to enhance its digital brand experience.
Vans Crowns Vans Custom Culture Design Competition Winner
Vans welcomed John P. Stevens High School from Edison, N.J. to the ranks of winners of the Vans Custom Culture design competition.
Nike Signs Ben Simmons
Nike signed the predicted NBA top draft pick Ben Simmons to an endorsement deal believed to be one of the larger rookie deals ever signed by the footwear company.
