W. L. Gore Unveils Fabrics Testing Facility
The biophysics and heat and flame protection labs allow Gore engineers to measure the properties of component materials, Gore laminates and fully constructed garments and footwear in new, expanded and relevant conditions.
Perry Ellis Golf Boosted By Warm Weather In Q3
The company’s PGA Tour, Ben Hogan and Callaway golf apparel licenses led the gains, while its Nike Swim brand grew at a double-digit pace.
Foot Locker Inc. Names New Directors
Foot Locker Inc. (FL), the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, elected Ulice Payne Jr. and Kimberly K. Underhill to the board of directors as directors of the company, effective December 1.
Perry Ellis Reports Q3 Loss
The company reported a loss in the third quarter due to pension plan termination costs, but adjusted earnings came in ahead of guidance.
Shareholder Group Seeks Delay In PSG’s Bankruptcy Auction
An ad hoc committee of Performance Sports Group Ltd.’s shareholders argues the short time frame and the bidding structure make it too difficult for anyone to compete with an offer from a group led by Sagard Capital Partners LP.
Fox River Mills Sold To Private Equity Firm
The 116-year-old hosiery mill in Iowa will become a division of LongWater Opportunities’ Standard Merchandising Company. The new private equity owner focuses its investments in American manufacturing.
Nike’s Self-Lacing Sneakers To Cost $720
Nike said the HyperAdapt 1.0, its hyped self-lacing models inspired by the 1985 movie “Back to the Future Part II,” will carry a retail price of $720.
Industry Urges Support Of Paris Climate Agreement
Nike, The North Face, Vans, Patagonia, K2 Sports and Clif Bar were among more than 300 businesses across industries signing a letter urging president-elect Donald Trump and other world leaders to remain committed to the Paris agreement on climate change.
Converse Exec Joins Fox Sports
Terri Hines, formerly vice president, global communications for Converse, has joined Fox Sports as its executive vice president of communications.
Adidas By Stella McCartney Reveals 2017 Line On ‘Triathlon’ Runway
“We wanted to meet the needs of the multifaceted and fitness-focused women of today, no matter what their choice of exercise,” said McCartney.
Sierra Trading Post Shifts Online Promotional Strategy
Outdoor consumers who have grown accustomed to Sierra Trading Post’s (STP) website touting consistent 60-, 70- and 80-percent off deals have begun hearing a different tune from the discount outdoor retailer.
U.S. Youth Mostly Fail Physical Activity Report Card
Only 21.6 percent of children ages 6-19 meet U.S. physical activity guidelines.
Jordan Brand #TBTs To Space Jam With New Collection
As a throwback to the 1996 film Space Jam, Nike’s Jordan Brand will release a new collection that honors the movie’s 20th anniversary, along with a globally integrated campaign to introduce the movie to a new audience.
CycleBar Plans January 2017 Opening In Littleton, CO
CycleBar, a premium indoor cycling franchise, will open its first Littleton, CO studio on January 23, 2017, marking its fourth location in the state.
GNC’s Nutra Issues Recall On Women’s Supplement
Nutra Manufacturing Inc. issued a nationwide voluntary recall of one lot of GNC Women’s Ultra Mega Time Release dietary supplement product sold in 180-count containers.
