Dick’s Grand Opening in Chesapeake, VA
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store on Friday, August 26 at Greenbrier Square in Chesapeake, VA.

Delta Apparel’s Fiscal Q3 Sales Slide 7 Percent
Delta Apparel Inc. reported earnings excluding specialty items were down slightly in its fiscal third quarter ended July 2 on a 7.4 percent revenue decline.

VF Corp. Shakes Up Leadership at Timberland, Smartwool
VF Corp. announced and confirmed several leadership changes at some of its top outdoor brands this past week as the company looks to restructure and rebound after several disappointing quarters.

Gaia Gains Subscribers, Sees Q2 Loss
Health and wellness media company, Gaia, Inc., which recently sold off its Gaiam fitness products business to Sequential Brands Group, Inc., reported its first-ever quarter results, solely concentrating on the continuing media side of its business.
Jordan Brand Unveils Breakfast Club Training Program
Nike Inc. said the Jordan Brand launched a new digital training program inspired by Michael Jordan’s early-morning training sessions as a player.

Asics Americas Profits Hit By Heightened Competition, Bankruptcy Woes
Asics Corp. reported sales in the Americas slumped 17.3 percent in its first half ended June 30, to ¥59.3 billion ($578.8 mm).
Activewear Startup Kydra Draws From Urban Inspiration
Kydra’s new multi-functional shorts for the urban athlete, called Kydra Flex Shorts, bring together the practical benefits of running tights and a casual pair of shorts.
Planet Fitness Adds Frances Gregg Rathke To Board
Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) appointed Frances Gregg Rathke to the Planet Fitness Board of Directors’ Audit Committee.

Mizuno’s Fiscal Q1 Hurt By Americas Weakness
Mizuno Corp. reported a small gain in its fiscal first quarter ended August 3 as strength in its home market of Japan helped offset a poor performance in the Americas region and the impact of currency-headwinds.
Mizuno’s Profits Dip in Fiscal Q1
Mizuno Corp. reported revenues dipped 0.8 percent in its fiscal first quarter ended Aug 3, to ¥48.4 billion.
I9 Sports Signs New Franchise Agreements
I9 Sports signed three new franchise agreements to accelerate the company’s growth nationwide and bring its youth sports leagues to communities in Texas and Florida.

Asics Sales Slide in First Half
Asics Corp. reported sales in the first half ended June 30 slid 5.0 percent to ¥210.7 billion. Operating income declined 8.8 percent.
Schuylkill Valley Sports Opens In Reading, PA
Schuylkill Valley Sports opened a new retail location at the corner of 5th Street Highway & George Street at 2910 5th St Highway Reading, PA.
Wilson to Introduce Smart Connected Football
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., the official football supplier of the National Football League (NFL), launched its Wilson X Connected Football on August 8, 2016.
Baseball’s Mo Vaughn Launches Big and Tall Men’s Clothing Line
Baseball’s Mo Vaughn launched his new big and tall men’s fashion line, MVP Collections, on August 8, 2016.