The big three sports apparel brands – Nike, Adidas and Under Armour – were brand share winners in the Back-to-School period.
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Salsa’s New Uber-Fatbike Is Built To Go Everywhere
The Blackborow was designed with self-supported, off-the-grid adventures in mind, with a four-point attachment structure and plenty of upper deck space.
Under Armour Emphasizing Activation Over Acquisition
At the Goldman Sachs Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York City, Kevin Plank, Under Armour’s CEO, noted that there’s a “much farther difference” between the number two and three playing in the sporting goods industry than three versus four with its two competitors five to seven times larger than Under Armour. As such, Under Armour has to remain smart about its investments to protect its bottom line. Stated Plank, “We have to be the ones who play ‘Moneyball.’”
Project Play 2020 Launches To Grow Youth Sports Participation
More than a dozen leading sport, health, media and other organizations – including Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, SFIA, MLB and NBA – have partnered to grow national sport participation rates and related metrics among youth.
Aisle Talk, Week Of August 28
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
PHIT America Gets 150,000 Kids Moving
PHIT America announced that more than 150,000 elementary school children over the past 24 months have remained physically active through the PHIT America GO! Grants program.
Are Kim And Kanye Leading A Children’s Streetwear Revolution? You Bet They Are.
When Kanye West and Kim Kardashian launched Kids Supply, their own streetwear-for-tots label, they lent celebrity sparkle to the growing trend.
Perry Ellis Tops Guidance In Q2
Perry Ellis International Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that easily topped guidance as margins expanded and sales rose 2.5 percent. Driving the top-line growth was Perry Ellis, Original Penguin, its overall Golf Sportswear segment and Nike Swim.
SSI Data: Top Selling Back-To-School Kids Fashion Run Sneakers
SSI Data Top 5 Fashion Run Sneakers For Back-To-School Season-To-Date
Modell’s To Open 2nd Store On 125th Street
Modell’s Sporting Goods on August 24 will open its second location on 125th Street in Harlem. This will bring Modell’s total store count to 159 locations.
Study: Over Half of Online Shoppers Prefer Shopping Directly With Brands Over Retailers
The survey of consumers who have visited a brand manufacturer’s website in the past six months found the majority (54 percent) turn to brands over retailers for more comprehensive product information, in addition to enhanced customer service, better prices and more personalization options.
SSI Data: Top Selling Back-To-School Kids Athletic Footwear
According to SSI Data* The Nike Tanjun and Converse All Star Classics Low Cut Rank Overall Top Selling Back-To-School Kids Athletic Footwear Season-To-Date #1. Nike Tanjun Black/White (above) #2 – Converse All Stars Classics Low/White (below) […]
Burley Promotes Martinez To Sales Manager
Martinez brings more than two years of Burley experience, most recently as the key account manager.
Aisle Talk, Week Of August 7
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Foot Locker Launches Campaign Featuring DeMarcus Cousins And Ndamukong Suh
The spot, titled “Make an Impression,” highlights two athletes who have not always made the best impressions in their respective sports.