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RYU Announces “Respect” Collaboration Featuring Designs From Local Artists
RYU Apparel Inc., creators of urban athletic apparel, celebrates its flagship opening in Williamsburg with a capsule collection highlighting four local New York artists.
NRF Welcomes Delay Of January 2019 Tariff Increase
The National Retail Federation praised the Trump administration’s decision to hold off on tariff increases that were set to take effect January 2019.
Vans Inks Global Partnership With Michael February
Vans announced South African pro surfer Michael February’s global Vans footwear and apparel partnership.
Callaway Golf Company To Acquire Jack Wolfskin
Callaway Golf Company announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Jack Wolfskin for €418 million, or approximately $476 million. The acquisition furthers Callaway’s push into the active lifestyle category after its successful 2017 acquisitions of TravisMathew and Ogio.
Sears Secures Court Approval For Additional $350 Million Loan
Sears won court approval for $350 million in bankruptcy financing that will keep the retailer operating through the holiday selling season as it attempts to reorganize.
LL Bean Family Members Donate $4M To Maine Medical Center
Medical Center announced today a gift of $4 million provided by Lisa Gorman and the children of L.L. Bean Chairman Emeritus Leon Gorman and their spouses. In recognition of the gift, the planned Congress St. building lobby will be named after the late Leon Gorman.
New Balance To Sign Kawhi Leonard
New Balance, in another major step in its return to basketball, has signed Kawhi Leonard, the star forward for the Toronto Raptors, to an endorsement deal.
Mountain Equipment Supports Ice Climbing Community
Mountain Equipment, a U.K. designer and manufacturer of outdoor gear and apparel, announced that the brand is renewing its sponsorship at the Ouray Ice Festival in January 2019 by increasing its involvement as an Official Sponsor.
Spartan Launches Trail Events
With the growing sport of trail running attracting more than 9.1 million annual U.S. participants, Spartan, the world’s largest obstacle course race (OCR) and endurance brand, plans to expand its fitness footprint with the launch of a new race product, “Spartan Trail.” The new trail running series, combines a classic approach to trail running with the Spartan ethos.
Asics America Appoints Sean Mannion As VP Of Sales
Asics America Corp. has appointed Sean Mannion, formerly at Under Armour, as VP of sales. His last position at Under Armour was general manager and senior director of sales, managing footwear, apparel and accessories in the sporting goods, mall and family retail channels.
PVH Corp. Raises Full-Year EPS Outlook
PVH Corp. on Thursday afternoon reported earnings per share for the third quarter of $3.21, beating Wall Street’s target by 7 cents and sparking the company to raise its EPS outlook for the year.
Fila Extends Partnership With Karolina Pliskova
Fila announced that it has extended its partnership with World No. 8 and global tennis star Karolina Pliskova.
New Arc’teryx Brand Store Opens In Fukuoka, Japan
Arc’teryx continues to expand in the Japanese market with the recent opening of a new brand store in Fukuoka. With 264 square meters located in two floors, it is the brand’s largest in-mall-store in Japan.
LeftLane Sports Cyber Monday Sales Climb 30 Percent
LeftLane Sports announced that its Cyber Monday sales were up 30 percent company-wide over last year. In addition, the company had its largest sales day in its history during its November promotion.
Smartwool Rolls Out Advocacy Efforts
Throughout the holiday season, Smartwool is pledging to donate to Protect Our Winters and SOS Outreach. At the same time, Smartwool employees are tackling hands-on projects to show their support for Colorado families experiencing food insecurity, members of the military serving overseas, and underserved youth around the country.
