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.
Farm To Feet Ambassador To Run Across North Carolina
Saturday, April 1, 2018, Capps will depart from Jockey’s Ridge State Park near Nags Head, North Carolina on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail destined for Clingmans Dome, 1,175 miles away, to raise awareness and funds for Myeloma.
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.
Camping World Secures Third Amendment To Its Credit Facility
Camping World has secured a third amendment to its credit facility that reduces its interest rate and increases the term loan facility by $250 million.
Optic Nerve Eyewear Partners With The Colorado Rockies
The deal makes the independent company the official sunglasses and goggle partner of the Colorado Rockies.
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.
Keen Hires Tim Bartels To Lead Outdoor, Lifestyle And Kids Categories
Keen Inc., a family-owned outdoor and lifestyle footwear brand, has hired Tim Bartels as vice president of sales for the Outdoor, Lifestyle and Kids (OLK) categories. Bartels worked for Keen as VP of sales from 2006-2008.
Interbike Partners With Pro Cyclist Peter Stetina’s Sierra Prospect Event
Interbike, the largest bicycle industry trade show in North America, announced that the Stetina’s Sierra Prospect (SSP) road rally-style Gran Fondo will take place during the Northstar Free-Ride Festival, powered by Interbike, from September 14 to 16, 2018.
Old Town Canoe & Kayak Joins Live Outside And Play Tour
Old Town, the maker of watercraft products, announced that it will join the 2018 Live Outside and Play Tour; a seven-month excursion to the country’s top outdoor hot spots led by the Blue Ridge Outdoors and Elevation Outdoors Road Team.
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.
