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Active Ride Shop Launches Referral Program
Active Ride Shop, the action sports chain based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, has launched a new “The Crew” referral program that gives back to anyone 13 and up in cash and/or gear.
Newell Brands Appoints Christopher Peterson CFO
Newell Brands on Monday announced the appointment of Christopher “Chris” H. Peterson as executive vice president, CFO, further strengthening the Newell Brands leadership team as part of the company’s accelerated transformation plan.
Holiday Selling Off To Healthy Start
Black Friday pulled in $6.22 billion in online sales, up 23.6 percent from a year ago and setting a new high, according to Adobe Analytics. Traffic was seen declining again at physical stores but some reports showed the extent of the declines were lower than previous years.
Salomon And Runner’s World Partner To Empower Winter Runners
Runner’s World and Salomon are teaming up to help runners end the year on a high note with the latest edition of the Holiday Run Streak Challenge.
Balega Opens Application For 2019 Global Impi Ambassador Team
Balega, the performance sock brand in the run specialty market, has officially opened the application portal today for its fifth annual “Impi” ambassador team.
Zoot Sports Announces Largest Athlete Roster To Date
Zoot Sports, the triathlon apparel brand, welcomed over 600 new athletes to Team Zoot.
Nike Extends Partnership With Nigeria Football Federation
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced a long-term extension of its partnership with Nike which will run through 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Agenda Long Beach Shifts To Consumer Focus
Reed Exhibitions (RX) announced that it will postpone its Agenda Winter Long Beach trade event scheduled for January 3-4, 2019 at the Long Beach Convention Center. The Southern California edition of Agenda will evolve its platform to have a greater focus on the B2C festival in June 2019.
Foot Locker Partners With Funko On NBA Collection
Funko Inc. announced that it is now selling Pop! NBA figurines at Foot Locker. The Pop! players available include James Harden, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kristaps Porzingis, and LeBron James, in an exclusive Los Angeles Lakers gold Icon Edition jersey.
MEC To Open In Saskatchewan
MEC, the outdoor co-up based in Vancouver, will open a new 20,000 square-foot store in Saskatoon in spring 2020, the Co-op’s first retail location in Saskatchewan.
Foot Locker Offers Upbeat Holiday View On Robust Q3
Foot Locker Inc. reported third-quarter earnings rose 9 percent before special items due to improved margins and a 2.9 percent gain in same-store sales. Earnings topped Wall Street’s average target by 3 cents. Dick Johnson, CEO, said the company is “well positioned to produce even stronger results in the all-important holiday selling season and the fourth quarter overall.”
VF Corporation Appoints Todd Dalhausser As Altra Brand President
VF Corp. on Tuesday announced the appointment of Todd Dalhausser to the position of brand president, Altra, effective immediately. He will report to Steve Murray, vice president, strategic products.
The North Face Signs Lease In Mexico City
The North Face has signed a long-term lease at Town Square Metepec, a new lifestyle retail and entertainment center in Mexico City totaling 1.7 million square feet, according to real estate company Thor Equities Group.
Kohl’s Lifts Guidance On Improved Q3
Kohl’s Inc. raised its guidance for the year after reporting third-quarter results topped Wall Street’s targets. Earnings in the third quarter rose 38 percent as comps grew 2.5 percent.
TJX’s Q3 Disappoints With Holiday Guidance
The TJX Companies Inc. reported third-quarter earnings improved as comps grew a stronger-than-expected 7 percent but earnings came in lower than Wall Street’s targets and the off-price retail giant gave weak guidance for the holiday quarter.
