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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.
Brooks Running Takes Precautionary Measures Over Coronavirus
Brooks Running, which is based in Seattle, WA, is restricting all non-essential travel and encouraging employees to work from home if possible as part of its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Le Coq Sportif To Supply French Team For Paris 2024 Olympics
Le Coq Sportif reached an agreement to supply apparel for the French Olympic and Paralympic team for the Paris 2024 Games. The French brand had supplied France’s Olympic team between 1912 and 1972.
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.
The Buckle’s Comps Improve 6 Percent In February
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended February 29, 2020 increased 6.3 percent.
Under Armour’s Long-Time PR Chief Steps Down
Diane Pelkey, Under Armour’s long-time SVP of communications, has left the company. She joined Under Armour in 2007.
Nike Temporarily Closes London Headquarters Over Coronavirus
Nike has temporarily closed its London headquarters in Soho as cases of coronavirus spreads in the U.K. Another Nike office at Doxford Park near Sunderland was also temporarily closed.
Savage Apparel Mergers With Five Ultimate
Savage Apparel Co., Five Ultimate, and ARIA Discs have merged to officially announce the launch of XII Brands.
Brazil’s Track & Field Files For IPO
Track & Field, a high-end fitness and lifestyle apparel brand with 231 stores in Brazil, has filed for an initial public offering with Brazil’s securities industry regulator.
Boardriders’ Debt Ratings Downgraded
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Boardriders Inc.’s ratings, including the corporate family rating to Caa1 from B3, probability of default rating to Caa1-PD from B3-PD, and secured term loan rating to Caa1 from B3. The outlook is stable.
