Lululemon Founder Criticizes Board, Calls For Changes
In an open letter to shareholders released Wednesday, Lululemon Athletica Inc founder Chip Wilson criticized the retailer’s board, calling for annual election of the entire board to make directors more accountable for the company’s performance.
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.
Aeropostale Gains Star Athletes for Back-to-school Denim Campaign
Aeropostale Inc., a specialty retailer of casual apparel for young women and men, entered a partnership with Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman and U.S. Men’s Soccer Star DeAndre Yedlin for its 2016 back-to-school denim campaign.
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.
GracedByGrit Hosts Santa Barbara Pop-up Shop
GracedByGrit, a San Diego, CA-based woman’s activewear brand, is hosting its second pop-up shop in Santa Barbara. The shop will be open for three consecutive weekends.
Maui Jim Named Official Sponsor of Independent Marathon Network
USA Today Sports and Maui Jim joined a partnership around the USA Today Sports Active Alliance – a network of independent marathons in the U.S.
Oiselle Names New Director of Marketing
Oiselle, an athletic apparel company dedicated exclusively to the needs of women, hired Megan Mackenzie Murray as its director of marketing. Murray joins Founder and CEO Sally Bergesen, and President Atsuko Tamura, in designing the customer experience and leading multi-channel strategic growth. Murray joins Oiselle after a career in marketing, most recently as Associate Director […]
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
Game Ready Appoints Matt Bouza as Senior Vice President
Game Ready, which specializes in active compression and cold therapy, hired Matt Bouza as its new senior vice president.
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.
