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Bass Pro Confirms Layoffs

Bass Pro Shops laid off “fewer than 60” employees at its corporate headquarters in Springfield, MO, and at a woodworking shop in Nixa, MO, according to a report in the Springfield News Leader. It also laid off an average of six employees at mo

Dick’s SG Lifts FY Guidance After Promising Q2

Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. reported stronger-than-expected earnings for its second quarter as sales improved at its namesake locations and declines moderated at Golf Galaxy. Ssid Ed Stack, chairman and CEO, on a conference call with analysts, “We dro

Adidas Extends Agreement with Indiana

Indiana University Athletics has extended its apparel agreement with Adidas for eight years through 2024. The agreement, signed by all parties, is worth $53.6 million and nearly doubles the annual commitment by Adidas to IU Athletics from $3.7 million to

QVC-Zulily Combo Could Offer Brands Potent Global Partner

QVC Group parent Liberty Interactive Corporation agreed August 17 to acquire Zulily Inc., a Seattle-based online retailer that reached $1 billion in annual sales in five years by using flash sales to help emerging brands tell their stories to busy moms –

Under Armour to Exhibit at PGA Shows

Under Armour has signed a multi-year participation agreement to exhibit at the annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando and the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience in Las Vegas through 2018…

Symmonds Challenges Team USA Apparel Rule

Top American 800-meter runner and Brooks Running athlete Nick Symmonds set off a firestorm by refusing to sign a U.S.A. Track & Field document that instructs Team USA athletes to pack only Team USA, Nike or non-branded apparel for next month's world