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Esprit Signs Up To Become UEFA Women’s Football Partner
Esprit, the global fashion brand, has become the official branded apparel partner of UEFA (Union of European Football Association) Women’s Football.
Nike Oregon Project To Shut Down
The Nike Oregon Project, Nike’s elite track and field training program, is being shut down. The news came 10 days after Oregon Project head coach Alberto Salazar was given a four-year ban by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for doping conduct.
Puma Partners With Fédération Royale Marocaine De Football
Puma has signed a new multi-year partnership with the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, adding the country to its increasing portfolio of national team federations.
Vineyard Vines Opens New Concept Store With Jim Nantz
Vineyard Vines announced a new concept store at Pebble Beach featuring the Jim Nantz by Vineyard Vines collection.
USA Cycling Partners With Champion Athletic And Levi’s
USA Cycling announced an official partnership with apparel and lifestyle brands Champion Athletic wear and the Levi’s brand.
TYR Sports Co-Founder Retires
Two-time Olympic swimmer and TYR Sport co-founder Steve Furniss announced his retirement after 34 years at the company.
Big 5 Appoints Board Member
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation announced the appointment of Stephen Carley to its board of directors.
The Buckle’s September Comps Climb 3 Percent
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended October 5, 2019 increased 3.0 percent.
Garmin Announces Support Of National Runners Alliance
Garmin International Inc. announced its involvement in the national Runners Alliance, an advocacy initiative to help fight the harassment that female runners experience while exercising.
Adidas Partners With Universal Standard On Size-Inclusive Collection
Adidas has partnered with Universal Standard, a U.S. brand focused on creating apparel for women of all sizes, to create a collection of inclusive and fashionable performance apparel.
Target’s Chief Merchant To Lead Bed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announced the appointment of Mark J. Tritton as president and chief executive officer (CEO). He was formerly EVP and chief merchandising officer at Target Corp.
CrossFit Launches Search For Fittest Woman And Man In Every Country
At the conclusion of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Open in October, CrossFit Inc. will find the fittest man and woman in every eligible country participating in the worldwide CrossFit Open and crown them national champions.
ICSC Sees 4.9 Percent Increase In Holiday Spending
ICSC forecasts 4.9 percent increase in holiday spending over last year for a total of $832.3 billion, with 90 percent of shoppers spending in physical stores.
GK Elite Outfits 2019 Men’s & Women’s World Championship Teams
GK Elite, a division of Elite Sportswear, has signed up as the official competition apparel partner of USA Gymnastics and provider of the training and competition apparel worn by the 2019 U.S. Men’s and Women’s World Championship Teams.
JackRabbit To Acquire Olympia Sports
JackRabbit, the running chain owned by affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital (CPC), announced the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities, including the online presence and the “Olympia Sports” brand from Olympia Sports. JackRabbit will be retaining about half of Olympia Sports’ locations and plans to continue to operate the banner.
