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Lululemon Founder Sells Shares
Lululemon Athletica Inc. founder Chip Wilson sold 2.75 million shares, according to a regulatory filing.
REI Co-op Again Makes Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For List
For the 21st consecutive year, REI was recognized as one of the nation’s top employers, ranking 43 on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list.
Billabong Sets Shareholder Vote For Merger
Billabong International Limited said it will hold a shareholder meeting on March 28 to vote on its merger with Boardriders Inc.
Fanatics Seeing Surge In Team USA Sales
Fanatics said Thursday it has seen an 80 percent increase in Team USA merchandise sales in the five days since the Opening Ceremony versus five days after the Sochi Opening Ceremony.
Amer Sports Adds Leadership In Team Sports And Outdoor Sales
Amer Sports Corp. promoted Dave Marrinan to national sales director, Team Sports, and Jon Hanson to national sales director, Outdoor.
Female-Owned Nuu Muu Celebrates 10 Years Of Defining Athleisure
Nuu-Muu is celebrating 10 years of making invincible athleisure dresses that can run marathons, climb mountains, travel the world, do errands, charm on date night and so much more. Sporty yet easy to dress up, the company’s products are among the most versatile garments on the planet. If you can do it, you can do it […]
L.L. Bean Sued For Removing Lifetime Return Policy
A customer has filed a lawsuit against L.L. Bean for ending its unlimited-return policy.
Dick’s Hikes Quarterly Dividend By 32 Percent
“The significant increase in our dividend demonstrates the strength of our balance sheet and the confidence we have in our company’s future,” said Edward W. Stack, Chairman and CEO. “We remain firmly committed to investing in the profitable growth of our business and returning capital to our shareholders.”
FGL Sports’ Q4 Sales Climb 5.5 Percent
Canadian Tire reported that sales at FGL Sports were up 5.5 percent overall and 5.8 percent on a same-store basis in the fourth quarter ended December 30.
Mountain Khakis Appoints Senior E-Commerce Manager
Mountain Khakis announced Katie Spikes (a.k.a. “Spikes”) has joined their team as senior e-commerce manager.
Swiftwick Pairs With Backbone Media
Tennessee-based sock company Swiftwick announced it is teaming up with Backbone Media to drive its public relations.
Volcom’s Revenues Slide 4.7 Percent In 2017
Kering reported that Volcom recorded €230 million in revenue in 2017, down 4.7 percent as reported and down 3.2 percent at constant exchange rates.
’47 Partners With Graffiti Artist OG Slick
Ahead of the NBA All-Star Game, ’47 announced the launch of a limited-edition collection of headwear and apparel designed by famed graffiti artist OG Slick.
January Retail Sales Climb 5.4 Percent
An improving economy fueled a healthy 5.4 percent increase in retail sales year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said. Among sectors, sporting goods stores showed the only year-over-year decrease, down 5.9 percent.
VF Corp. Named One Of The World’s Most Ethical Companies
VF Corp. has been recognized as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
