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Patagonia Opens Store At Harvard Square
Patagonia has opened a new store in Harvard Square in Boston’s Cambridge section at 39 Brattle Street.
Hudson’s Bay Agrees To Amended Take-Private Deal
Hudson’s Bay Company, the Canadian parent of Saks and Hudson Bay, agreed to an amended deal to be taken private for C$11 per share. The offer comes from an investor group led by the retailer’s chairman, Richard Baker, an increase from the group’s previous offer of C$10.30 per share.
Spartan Looks To Acquire Tough Mudder
Spartan Race announced the acquisition of an exclusive option to acquire Tough Mudder’s UK, Canadian, and German events. It’s the first step in an effort to bring together a complete merger of the two obstacle course race leaders.
Impressions Expo Returns To Long Beach
Impressions Expo, formerly the Imprinted Sportswear Shows, will return to Long Beach, CA, on January 17 to 19, 2020, for its annual trade show with a new name, look and new special events.
Modell’s Signs Lease For Warehouse In Bordentown, NJ
Modell’s Sporting Goods has committed to a 312,373 square feet industrial lease at 201 Old York Road in Bordentown, NJ. The sporting goods retailer will house its logistics and distribution operations at the newly built, state-of-the-art facility owned by Matrix Development.
Sequential Brands Appoints CEO
Sequential Brands Group Inc., the parent of Avia, And1 and Gaiam, announced that brand executive David Conn has been appointed director and chief executive officer. Most recently, he served as CEO of ThreeSixty Brands, where he played a significant role in acquiring and relaunching the iconic FAO Schwarz and Sharper Image brands.
Report: Puma To Sponsor PSV Eindhoven
Puma will replace Umbro as the sponsor of PSV Eindhoven, the Dutch football club, according to Dutch newspaper Eindhovens Dagblad (ED).
NFHS Announces PepWear As New Corporate Partner
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the NFHS Network have entered into an agreement with merchandising company PepWear as a new corporate partner.
Asics Announces New Tennis Sponsorships
Asics announced the sponsorship of Borna Coric, Caroline Garcia and Iga Swiatek ahead of the start of the 2020 tennis season.
Report: Jimmy Butler Leaves Jordan Brand
Jordan Brand and Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler mutually agreed to part ways, according to ESPN.
OBIT: David Stern
Tributes from current and former players, sports league executives and broadcast executives arrived following the passing of David Stern, the NBA’s commissioner during the most successful period in league history.
Trump Expects To Sign Initial Trade Deal On January 15
President Donald Trump says he will sign the “phase one” trade deal with China at the White House on January 15.
Report: Nike Bans International Shipments For Retailers
As of January 1, 2020, Nike is reportedly forbidding retail partners from shipping Nike products internationally, according to highsnobiety.com. The move is reportedly designed to provide Nike with more control over distribution and support demand for local drops.
PVH Makes $1M Donation To Gabelli School of Business
PVH Corp. launched a new partnership with the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University, to establish a leading academic hub for the study of Corporate Responsibility (CR) and Sustainability.
Summersalt Secures $17M In Funding
Summersalt, a direct-to-consumer swimwear and travelwear brand based in St. Loius, has raised $17 million through a Series B funding round led by Mercato Partners.
