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New Era Cap Celebrates 100 Years
New Era Cap Co. will be celebrating its 100th year anniversary with special collections, new global partnerships and an exhibition at the Buffalo History Museum. Said Chris Koch, president and CEO of New Era Cap, in a statement, “We are extremely proud of our heritage and excited about the momentum we have as we embark on our next 100 years.”
Adidas Continues Share Buyback Program With Third Tranche
Adidas announced the start of the third tranche of its current multi-year share buyback program initially announced in March 2018 and intends to repurchase own shares worth up to €1.0 billion in 2020.
Nike Donates $5 Million To Create Athletic Facility At Obama Presidential Center
The Nike Foundation made a $5 million contribution to help build an athletic facility at the planned Obama Presidential Center on the south side of Chicago. It will be the first presidential center to feature an athletic facility.
K-Swiss Signs Rising Tennis Stars
K-Swiss announced it has signed both Ajla Tomljanovic and Cameron Norrie to endorsement pacts. Tomljanovic had been with Nike while Norrie was sponsored by Ellesse.
Tultex Undergoes A Brand Refresh
Tultex, an apparel brand under TSC Apparel, announced its new logo, website and brand designs across its social media accounts. The redesign was inspired by the company’s “3T” product promise of tried spirit, true design and trusted quality.
Report: Active Ride Shop To Auction Assets
Active Ride Shop, the skate shop based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, has been taken over by its lender, GemCap. At least eight of its 26 stores have closed and its website has been shut down, according to a report from ShopEatSurf.
Zumiez’s Holiday Sales Jump
Zumiez raised its fourth-quarter guidance after reporting comparable sales increased 6.8 percent for the nine-week period ended January 4.
Stage Stores Reports 1.4 percent Holiday Comp Increase
Stage Stores reported same-store sales rose 1.4 percent for the nine-week period ended January 4, but came in below expectations.
Dick’s Closes Location In Orem, UT
Dick’s Sporting Goods has abruptly closed its location in Orem, UT. The store opened in 2012.
Tilly’s Sees Q4 Comp Decline
Tilly’s Inc. said it expects same-store sales to decline by 2 percent to 3 percent in the fourth quarter and earnings per diluted share to come in below guidance.
Delta Apparel Sees Q1 Sales Decline
Delta Apparel said it expects sales to decline 6.7 percent in the first quarter ended December 28, Sales were impacted by the shorter holiday calendar combined with an earlier shipping cut-off for in-hands holiday receipts.
Lululemon Raises Q4 Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. lifted its guidance for the fourth quarter due to strong holiday sales. Total comparable sales are expected to increase in the mid to high teens on a constant dollar basis.
Fanatics Appoints First Chief Strategic Retail Officer
Fanatics Inc. promoted Gina Sprenger to become its first chief strategic retail officer. In this newly created role, Sprenger will lead all merchandising, inventory management and field operations for the company’s strategic retail division, which includes all flagship stores, stadium and in-venue retail locations as well as special events.
Gart Capital Acquires Work World
Gart Capital Partners, a private equity investment partnership located in Denver, has acquired California-based Work World, a workwear retailer. No financial terms were disclosed.
Nike Extends Deal With Chinese Athletics Association
Nike and the Chinese Athletics Association (CAA) signed a long-term partnership extension through to 2033.
