Dick’s Sporting Goods Sets Grand Opening for Union Gap, WA
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening its eighth store in Washington and 649th store nationwide on Friday, June 24.
Adidas Originals Launches Snapchat Account, Leaks New Products & Ambassadors
Adidas Originals heightened its social media presence with the launch of its Snapchat account, which allows any user on the platform to see behind-the-scenes looks at brand ambassadors and new products.
Nike Commits to Kids Physical Education Across China
Nike Inc. has committed to getting more than two million kids active across China as part of the China-US Cultural Exchange in Beijing.
U.S. Physical Activity Plan Removes Term “Exercise”
The U.S. Government, ACE and other health organizations updated the National Physical Activity Plan to exclude the term “exercise.”
Earth Brand Shoes Partners with CenterStone
CenterStone Technologies, the provider of B2B wholesale e-commerce platform for consumer brands in the footwear and apparel industries, announced that Earth Shoes.
New Era and Fila Supports Ghostbusters Collection
New Era and Fila are among the brands collaborating with Nas, the hip-hop icon and entrepreneur, on a Nas x Ghostbusters, a new Ghostbusters fashion collection.
Birkenstock USA Hires Scott Radcliffe to Lead Americas Marketing
Birkenstock USA announced the addition of Scott Radcliffe as vice president of marketing, Americas.
PGA Tour Superstore Opens First Minnesota Store
PGA Tour Superstore is opening a store in Minnetonka, MN on June 11.
Under Armour Announces Class C Stock Settlement
Under Armour Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved the payment of a $59 million dividend to holders of the company’s Class C non-voting common stock.
PacSun Releases April Results
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. lost $13.8 million on net sales of $45.7 million in April, but generated net operating cash flow of $32.3 million in April, according to a monthly financial report filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Lamo Sheepskin, Inc. Changes CEO
Lamo Sheepskin, Inc. appointed Mark Etzbach as its new CEO to succeed Jerry Breig. Brieg will continue to serve Lamo as vice president of international business development.
Zumiez Q1 Comp Sales Fall 7.5 Percent as it Invests in Omni-channel Future
Zumiez Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter sales down 2.6 percent to $173 million and its same-store sales dropped 7.5 percent as the action-sports apparel retailer works to update its omni-channel strategies while admittedly facing a tough retail environment.
Running USA: Marathon Finishers See Rare Decline
Running USA said the number of U.S. marathon finishers declined in 2015, with a total of 509,000 finishers in the marathon in the U.S., down from the record high of 550,600 finishers in 2014.
Under Armour Hires Fashion Designer to Drive Sportswear Line
Under Armour appointed fashion designer Tim Coppens to serve as executive creative director of a new collection called UAS, which stands for Under Armour Sportswear.
Nike Sues Olympic Hopeful in Contract Dispute
Nike Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Boris Berian, a top contender for the U.S. Olympic Team in the 800 meters, to prevent him from wearing New Balance merchandise at upcoming high-profile events.
