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Columbia Sportswear To Acquire Remaining Interest In China Joint Venture
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the intent to acquire the remaining 40 percent interest in Columbia Sportswear Commercial (Shanghai) Company, the joint venture that the company currently operates in China with Swire Resources Limited, a subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited.
University Of Washington Switches From Nike To Adidas
University of Washington athletic officials announced plans for a 10-year agreement to make Adidas the official athletic footwear and apparel partner of the Huskies through June of 2029. The university had been wearing Nike for 20 years.
Canada Goose Files $1.25B Preliminary Base Shelf Prospectus
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. has filed a preliminary short form, base shelf prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.
Volcom Hits The Selling Block
Kering said it plans to sell its Volcom, the action sports brand, to focus purely on luxury goods.
Nike Slips, Adidas Gains In Piper Jaffray’s Teen Survey
According to Piper Jaffray Companies’ 35th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey, Nike dominated teen spending among brands but saw some eroding mindshare. Adidas climbed further, hitting a new peak in mindshare.
Adidas Partners With Lean In To Promote Equal Pay For Women
Lining up with Equal Pay Day held on April 10, Adidas and sister brand, Reebok, are partnering with Lean In, the movement founded by Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg to encourage gender equality in the workplace and support equal pay.
Dick’s To Open Stores in Waco And North Little Rock
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening two new Dick’s Sporting Goods stores in April in Waco, TX and North Little Rock, AR.
Camber Outdoors Welcomes 15 new Corporate Partners In Q1
New 2018 Corporate Partners include Clif Bar, Cotopaxi, Evo, Hoka One One, GoLite 2.0, Native Eyewear, Notogroup, Prana, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Sanuk, Scarpa, Spyder, Teva, Waypoint Outdoor and Yeti Coolers.
A4 Expands With New Warehouse In Kansas City
A4, manufacturer of premium team uniforms and athletic sportswear, announced the opening of a new warehouse in Kansas City, MO.
Under Armour, Aston Villa Terminate Deal Three Years Early
Aston Villa FC, the professional football club in Aston, Birmingham, has terminated the team’s partnership with Under Armour.
Perry Ellis Extends Deadline For Board Nomination
Perry Ellis International announced the company’s board of directors has extended the window to nominate candidates for the company’s upcoming annual meeting.
Nike Acquires Israeli Computer Company
Nike Inc. acquired Invertex Ltd., a fashion-tech company providing scan-to-fit shopping platforms powered by 3D and deep-learning, to strengthen the company’s digital technology and talent as part of Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense.
Gander Outdoors Sets Grand Opening For Cicero, NY
The 65,000-square-foot store will be one of five Gander Outdoors retail locations in New York.
Adidas Outdoor Opens New Office In Golden, CO
Adidas Outdoor announced the opening of a new office in the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO that will serve as a Rocky Mountain area showroom and center for key sales operations.
Billabong’s Merger With Boardriders Approved By Court
Billabong International Limited announced that the Federal Court of Australia confirmed its sale to Boardriders.
