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Fabletics Opens First Houston Store

Fabletics, the activewear brand Co-founded by Kate Hudson in 2013, opened its first Houston, TX store inside the Galleria Mall on Saturday.

Reports: Modell’s Preparing For Bankruptcy Filing

Modell’s Sporting Goods is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to reports. Mitchell Modell, CEO, told Bloomberg that Modell’s plans to file with a stalking-horse bidder in place in order to support a sale of the company in a bankruptcy auction.

Macy’s Debt Ratings Outlook Lowered To Negative

Moody’s Investors Service affirmed Macy’s debt ratings but changed its outlook to negative from stable. Christina Boni, Moody’s vice president, said in a statement, “Macy’s weak 2019 operating performance requires an acceleration of its efforts to stem market share erosion and stabilize margins.”

New National Report Puts Spotlight On Girls’ Sports Participation

In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) in a partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation released” Keeping Girls in the Game: Factors that Influence Sport Participation,” a new, national research report examining the social influences on youth entry, retention and drop out from sports.

Everlast Unveils ‘Be First’ Campaign

Everlast has revealed the next wave of trailblazers to be celebrated in “Be First,” a global campaign challenging consumers to carve their own path to success. In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, the campaign spotlights the inspiring stories of boxing promoter Kathy Duva, Everlast athlete and boxing world champion Heather Hardy, and journalist Kris Herndon.

Brooks Brothers Files Counterclaim Against Brooks Sports

Brooks Brothers Group Inc. announced that it has filed a response and counterclaim against Brooks Sports, Inc. for breach of contract, trademark infringement, dilution and unfair competition. The lawsuit seeks to eliminate potential consumer deception or confusion caused by Brooks Sports by intentionally dropping its logo in association with its brand name.

Survey: Sports Events Improves Employee Morale

Three in four professionals (75 percent) said their company organizes activities to celebrate sporting events like March Madness, according to new research from global staffing firm Robert Half. Of those respondents, 78 percent feel these festivities improve their on-the-job morale.