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Under Armour MyFitnessPal Hack Affects 150 Million User Accounts
Under Armour said MyFitnessPal, its health-and-fitness tracking app, was affected in a significant data beach, compromising as many as 150 million accounts.
Carbon38 To Open First Permanent Store
Carbon38, the women’s activewear line that counts Foot Locker as an investor, will open its first permanent flagship store in Los Angeles in Palisades Village this September, according to Women’s Wear Daily.
New Era Launches Largest Major League Baseball Campaign In Brand History
New Era Cap Co. Inc., the official cap of MLB, launched “We Who Reign,” the largest MLB campaign in its 98-year history.
Spartan Taps Craft Sportswear To Design Race Apparel, Footwear
Spartan has named Craft Sportswear the “official performance apparel and footwear” of the Spartan obstacle races. The multi-year partnership, terms of which were not disclosed, will see the two brands developing the first high-performance technical apparel for the rising sport of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR).
HanesBrands Raises $1.97 Million to Be Donated in 2018
HanesBrands and its employees have pledged $1.97 million this year to the United Way of Forsyth County and surrounding North Carolina communities. For these efforts, the United Way of North Carolina gave Hanes its Spirit of North Carolina Award for campaign excellence.
Gander Outdoors Opens In Gastonia, NC
The 42,000-square-foot store will be one of six Gander Outdoors retail locations in North Carolina.
Fenix Outdoor Acquires Royal Robbins
Switzerland-based global outdoor apparel and equipment company Fenix Outdoor International AG has acquired U.S.-based outdoor and travel apparel company Royal Robbins. Terms were not disclosed.
Finish Line’s Adjusted Earnings Climb 19 Percent In Q4
Finish Line Inc., in line with its guidance provided on March 26 when it announced plans to merge with JD Sports, reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 19.4 percent in the fourth quarter while net earnings were essentially flat.
PVH Corp. Sales Jump 27 Percent In Q4
PVH Corp. reported adjusted earnings in the fourth quarter rose 26.6 percent to $123.7 million, or $1.58 a share, from $97.7 million, or $1.23, a year ago.
Golf Rounds Slide In February
According to Golfdatatech, golf rounds played slid 8.5 percent during February versus the year-ago month. The one region showing gains was the Pacific.
D.C. United And Fanatics Announce Multichannel Retail Partnership For Audi Field
United have announced a long-term partnership with Fanatics to provide an expanded assortment of fan wear and merchandise for Black-and-Red supporters, whether shopping online, on their phone or at the new Audi Field.
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q4 Earnings Slide On Margin Pressures
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings on an adjusted basis slid 20 percent and missed guidance due to “an elevated promotional backdrop and a tax-reform driven investment in our associates.” Same-store sales sunk 4.5 percent, in line with guidance.
Loot Crate Expands Sports Crate MLB Crate Line
Sports Crate was the first line of subscription products made exclusively for baseball fans, and this expansion allows more fans to be a part of the Exclusive Licensed Subscription Box of Major League Baseball.
HanesBrands Makes Significant Strides Toward 2020 Environmental Goals
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, Hanes and Gear for Sports, reported significant achievements in water use, carbon dioxide emissions, energy use, renewable energy use and landfill diversion; on track to meet 2020 benchmarks
Hibbett Sports Hosts AHA Fundraising Campaign in Stores and Online
Retailer Hibbett Sports will host an American Heart Association (AHA) fundraising campaign in 1,000-plus Hibbett Sports stores nationwide and online throughout the month of April.
