Nike Harajuku Store Undergoes Remodel
Nike Harajuku, one of Nike’s most popular Japanese doors, reopened with an expanded layout and enhanced services similar to June’s refitting of NikeTown London.
Nike Countersues Kawhi Leonard Over Logo
Nike has countersued Kawhi Leonard in a dispute over the NBA star’s signature “Klaw” logo.
Rugby-Style Tackling May Have Lower Force Of Impact Than Football-Style Tackling
The style of tackling used in rugby may be associated with a lower force of impact than the style used in football, according to a preliminary study of college athletes that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology Sports Concussion Conference in Indianapolis July 26-28, 2019.
The Buckle Tests Youth Concept
The Buckle, the teen chain, has opened a new format, Buckle Youth, at Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls, ID.
Fjällräven Opens New Flagship In Seattle
Fjällräven, the Swedish heritage brand, celebrated the grand opening of a new flagship brand center in Seattle’s downtown epicenter during the week of July 15, 2019.
First L.L.Bean Retail Store In Canada To Open In August
L.L.Bean through a partnership will open its first-ever Canadian retail location in the company’s 107-year history. The 13,000 square foot store is set to open on August 23r in Oakville Place, just outside Toronto, via an exclusive agreement with Jaytex Group, a 40-year old Canadian distributor of brand name outerwear and apparel.
Columbia Sportswear’s Tim Boyle Speaks Out Against Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies
In an internal memo, Tim Boyle, Columbia Sportswear CEO, blasted the Trump administration for its immigration policies, according to The Oregonian.
Snipes Acquires Mr. Alan’s Men’s Bootery
European lifestyle retailer Snipes has acquired Detroit, MI-based Mr. Alan’s Men’s Bootery Inc., a lifestyle specialty retailer of urban-inspired footwear, apparel and accessories. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Report: J.C. Penney Hires Financial Advisor
J.C. Penney has hired advisers to help it explore options to restructure its debt, according to a report from Reuters late Thursday.
Accell Group’s Core Sales Climb 8.8 Percent In First Half
Accell Group N.V., the parent of Haibike, Koga, Batavus and Raleigh, reported sales in its core businesses in the first half were up 8.8 percent to €650.9 million. EBIT in its core businesses expanded 12.6 percent to €57.8 million.
Freemotion Appoints Sales Director For Europe
Freemotion, the commercial fitness manufacturer, has appointed Apostolos Seintis as sales director for Europe.
Decathlon To Open New Store in San Francisco
Decathlon announced that it will be opening another major brick and mortar store in the Bay Area, its third location in the U.S. The newest location be in the Potrero Center shopping mall at the corner of 16th Street and Bryant Street.
Skechers Earnings Surge In Q2
Skechers USA Inc. reported second-quarter earnings jumped 66.0 percent, easily ahead of Wall Street’s targets, as revenues gained 13.7 percent on a currency-neutral basis. The revenue gains were driven by increases of 19.8 percent in the company’s international business and 1.5 percent in its domestic business.
Puma Reported To Be Close To €300 Million Borussia Dortmund Deal
Puma is close to an agreement on a club-record, ten-year deal worth more than €300 million (US$336 million), according to SportBild.
And1 Restores Central City Park In New Orleans
And1’s national Paint the Park initiative, hosted by the footwear and apparel brand’s newest ambassador NBA Star Montrezl Harrell and fueled by Walmart has restored a popular community park in the Central City section of New Orleans.
