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Puma Plans Distribution Center In Indiana

Puma North America Inc. intends to spend at least $40 million to open a distribution center in Whitestown, IN, according to paperwork filed with Boone County.

Life is Good Launches Podcast Focused Spreading Optimism

Life is Good, the Boston-based lifestyle and apparel brand, announced the launch of The Life is Good Ping Podcast. Through interviews with musicians, scientists, athletes as well as business and cultural leaders, Life is Good co-founders and brothers Bert and John Jacobs will reveal how optimism truly impacts the lives of each guest.

Nike’s “Dream Crazier” Earns Best In AICP Show Honors

Nike’s “Dream Crazier” campaign out of Wieden + Kennedy and directed by Kim Gehrig of Somesuch was honored for Advertising Excellence/Single Commercial at the AICP Show, held by the Association of Independent Commercial Producers.

Bass Pro To Sell 11 Cabela’s Stores In Leaseback Transaction

A joint venture led by Sansome Pacific, a real estate investment firm based in San Francisco, has acquired 11 locations of Cabela’s from Bass Pro Shops for $324.3 million as part of a sale-leaseback. Bass Pro will continue to operate the stores.

Under Armour Signs Lamar University

Lamar University athletics and Under Armour announced a new partnership agreement where Under Armour will become the official sports performance outfitter of the Cardinals beginning July 1, 2019.

Zumiez Q1 Easily Tops Guidance

Zumiez Inc. reported earnings in the first quarter when it expected to show a loss. Comps expanded 3.3 percent, also better than guidance.

Nike Appoints Global Chief Digital Information Officer

Nike Inc. announced that Ratnakar Lavu will become the company’s first global chief digital information officer, effective June 17. Lavu most recently was the chief technology and information officer at Kohl’s,

The Buckle Sees May Comps Dip

The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended June 1, 2019 decreased 0.8 percent. Net sales decreased 1.1 percent to $61.5 million from net sales of $62.2 million.