Retail Imports Rise for Back-To-School
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports should see a small-but-significant increase this month as merchants stock up for the back-to-school season, then see a larger wave in late summer and fall for the holiday shopping season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report.
Spenco Execs Purchase Rights to Footwear, Silicore Business
Four executives at Spenco Medical Corporation have purchased the company’s footwear and Silicore assets after its insole and 2nd Skin first aid products were sold to Implus
Fanatics Launches National Ad Campaign
Fanatics debuted its first national ad campaign during the ESPY Awards on ESPN Wednesday.
Sports Authority Strikes Deal with Lenders to Avoid All-Out Liquidation
Sports Authority negotiated a deal with lenders that will allow its liquidation sale process to continue. According to bankruptcy court documents, going-out-of-business (GOB) sales would have ended Friday without the agreement.
Riddell Breaks Ground on New Assembly Facility
Riddell, the leader in football innovation, kicked off the construction process for the company’s new facility in North Ridgeville, OH with a groundbreaking ceremony at the new site.
NikeLab & Louis Vuitton Designer Create ‘Packable Sport Style’ Line
NikeLab has collaborated with Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director for Menswear, Kim Jones, on a new and colorful collection of apparel and footwear that blends street, sport and travel.
Red, White and Brooks Running
Brooks Running made custom shoes for its Olympic running squad, adding careful and crafted details to consumer models.
Forecast: Baseball Equipment to Grow From MLB Participation
Technavio’s recent analysts forecast of the global baseball equipment market through 2020 projects grow at a CAGR of 3.89 percent during 2016-2020.
Why Was Canadian Tire’s CEO Ousted?
In a shocker, Canadian Tire, the parent of Sports Chek and one of the largest retailers in Canada, ousted its CEO, Michael Medline, less than two years on the job.
Puma’s Andrew Richard Joins Asics America
Asics America Corporation named former Puma Global Head of Merchandising Andrew Richard as the new Vice President of Regional Sales.
Study: Youth/Teen Concussions Rose 500 Percent
A new study conducted by FAIR Health found that concussion diagnoses in children and young adults under the age of 22 rose 500 percent between the span of 2000 and 2014.
Life Time Opens Boston Metro Gym
Life Time will open its newest destination, Life Time Athletic Boston MetroWest, located at 7405 Weston Road.
Vert Wearable to Track Data for USA Volleyball Team
Vert, a wearable athletic tech company, became the Official Wearable Tech of the USA Volleyball team.
Live at Outdoor Friedrichshafen – Day 2
SGB is live at Outdoor Friedrichshafen 2016 in Germany, bringing our U.S. readers a glimpse at some of the top trends, news and products coming out of Europe.
UPS to Expand Locker Program to 300 Locations
UPS is expanding its smart locker program from nine locations in Chicago to 300 locations nationwide to enable retailers to reach “e-commerce stranded” consumers, or those.
