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We Are Nations Acquires Sector Six Apparel
Esports retail and merchandise company We Are Nations recently acquired Sector Six Apparel, an esports apparel brand specializing in jerseys and custom team wear.
Superdry Appoints Former Nike Executive As Creative Director
Superdry appointed former Nike executive Phil Dickinson as creative director, effective January 22. He will guide Superdry’s product design and brand experience.
Merrell Pledges To The National Park System
Merrell has made a $25,000 pledge to the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service.
VF Corp Lifts Full-Year Guidance On Vans Gains
VF Corporation raised its guidance for the year after reporting earnings in its third quarter ended December 29 came in well above Wall Street’s consensus estimates. Sales grew 8 percent led by a 25 percent hike in Vans and a 14 percent gain at The North Face.
Skechers Returns To Chevron Houston Marathon
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA, Inc., returns to Houston, Texas on January 20, 2019, for its sixth year as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Plug And Play Announces Partnership With PVH Corp.
Plug and Play announced today its strategic partnership with PVH Corp., one of the world’s largest apparel companies and owner of iconic brands, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Speedo, Warner’s and Izod. The partnership will help PVH continue to drive ongoing strategic growth initiatives related to supply chain, technology, digital capabilities and consumer-centricity.
Vuori Names Sarah Carlson Vice President Of Women’s Product Design
Activewear brand Vuori Clothing on Thursday announced the appointment of Sarah Carlson as its vice president of women’s product design. The role, created for Carlson, is effective immediately and puts her in charge for all design aspects of Vuori’s growing women’s category.
The Under Armour Association Adds Girls Basketball League Platform
The Under Armour Association (UAA) announced three newly formed grassroots platforms with UAA-Girls, UA Rise and UA Future, encompassing the entire spectrum of grassroots basketball from 17U to 10U for girls.
Running Awards & Apparel Merges With Racetrackers
Running Awards & Apparel has merged with with Racetrackers Enterprises, Inc. formerly of Spencer, IN. The two companies have supplied running events such as 5Ks, 10Ks and marathons among other races, across the U.S. with custom race apparel, race medals, technical running shirts, and more for over 35 years.
Shopko Files For Bankruptcy
Shopko, the operator of general merchandise stores based in Green Bay, WI, filed for Chapter 11 in the District of Nebraska. The company is pursuing restructuring as a result of “excess debt and ongoing competitive pressures.”
Puma Appoints Arne Freundt As Regional General Manager Europe And EEMEA
Puma has appointed Arne Freundt as regional general manager Europe and EEMEA with immediate effect. In this position, Freundt had been Puma’s global director retail & e-commerce.
TeamSnap Tapped By Adidas To Power UK Football Coaches
TeamSnap and Adidas have formed a new partnership that will give UK football coaches, teams, players and parents free access to TeamSnap – the integrated sports management platform.
New Presenters Added To PTR International Tennis Symposium
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced several new presenters have been added to the already stellar line up at PTR International Tennis Symposium. The Symposium will be held February 12-15, on Hilton Head Island, SC.
Ironman Welcomes Santini As Official Cycling And Triathlon Apparel Partner
Ironman announced a multi-year global partnership with Santini, the maker of technical apparel products. As part of the agreement, Santini will become the exclusive cycling and triathlon apparel partner for all owned Ironman races across the world.
Fanatics Partners With Operation Hat Trick
On the heels of surpassing more than $1 million donated to organizations that support its mission since 2014, Operation Hat Trick (OHT) announced its newest partnership with Fanatics.
