Textile Exchange Refutes PETA Claims
The Textile Exchange said a video published last week by PETA showing Chinese farmers live plucking geese for down was not filmed at farms certified to the Responsible Down Standard embraced by many outdoor brands.
Cycling Sports Group Promotes Dredge to Retail Post
Cycling Sports Group named Kelly Dredge Senior Experiential and Retail Marketing Manager for its North America Region…
Study Highlights ‘Emotional Labor’ Required of Student-athletes
A recent study from North Carolina State University exposed the “emotional labor” required of collegiate student-athletes, which can leave student-athletes feeling powerless, frustrated and nervous. The study calls on universities to better prepare their student-athletes with communication skills they can use to address the challenges of emotional labor.
Women’s Sports Foundation Reports Grave Gender Bias in Coaching
The Women’s Sports Foundation released a report confirming that female coaches of women’s sports currently face limitations in pay and professional advancement in the workplace, and furthermore that the trend shows no signs of improvement.
NBA and Under Armour Partner to Launch NBA Fit App
The NBA launched its first fitness app, in partnership with Under Armour.
Denver Broncos Seek to End Sports Authority Sponsorship
The Denver Broncos is seeking to sever its sponsorship agreement with Sports Authority, which is in the process of liquidating
SIX:02 to Celebrate SIX:02 Week
Foot Locker Inc. announces that SIX:02, its women’s chain, will celebrate “SIX:02 Week” with elevated shopping experiences, a limited-edition collection of new brands and in-store events “that fuse fitness, fashion and pampering.”
HanesBrands Updates Guidance on Pending Acquisitions
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, raised its 2016 sales guidance while slightly lowering its EPS guidance to reflect the expected contributions from the pending acquisitions of Champion Europe and Pacific Brands Limited as well as debt refinancing
Dick’s SG Sets Openings for Quincy, IL and Gainesville, FL
Dick’s Sporting Goods set grand opening celebrations for stores in Quincy, IL and Gainesville, FL
Sports Authority Lease Auction Set for June
Sports Authority has hired A&G Realty Partners to take bids an a June auction for the retailer’s remaining 320 leases.
Under Armour Takes Hit on Sports Authority Bankruptcy
Under Armour Inc. said it was revising its previously issued outlook for the full year and second quarter of 2016 following recent developments related to the bankruptcy of The Sports Authority. The company will take a $23 million impairment charge.
Foot Locker Appoints SVP, Real Estate
Foot Locker, Inc. appointed Scott Martin as senior vice president – real estate. Martin joins Foot Locker, Inc. from Gap, Inc.
Salewa Honors Winter 2015/16 Reps
Salewa North America, which distributes the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the United States and Canada, announced it’s sales rep awards.
Reebok Encourages New Yorkers to CrossFit for Lunch
Reebok last week encouraged New Yorkers to put their out-of-offices on and hit the gyms at lunchtime with a fitness offer that encouraged physical activity to break up the work day. The fitness brand put on challenges at set CrossFit boxes throughout Manhattan.
Deckers Brands Anoints Powers as Next CEO
Deckers Brands announced Dave Powers will succeed Angel Martinez as chief executive officer of Deckers Brands following Martinez’s retirement, effective May 31.
