Implus Acquires Winter Traction Brand Stabil
Implus, a Durham, NC-based provider of athletic, fitness and outdoor accessories, has acquired 32 North Corp., dba Stabil, the maker of Stabilicers, Stat-A-Rest and Stabil Turf performance footwear traction products made in the U.S. and Canada. Terms were not disclosed.
Ex-Adidas Team Director Pleads Guilty In NCAA Bribery Case
The former director of an Adidas-sponsored travel basketball team, Thomas “T.J.” Gassnola, pled guilty to federal wire fraud charges and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in the government’s NCAA basketball bribery case, according to court documents made public Friday.
Perry Ellis To Redeem $50 Million In Notes
Perry Ellis International Inc. said the company notified U.S. Bank National Association of intent to redeem the remaining $50 million of the company’s outstanding 7.875 percent senior subordinated notes due in 2019.
Amer Sports Acquires Peak Performance
Amer Sports Corporation has acquired all the shares and related businesses of Peak Performance AB from the Danish fashion company IC Group.
Tactical Solutions Names Bill Hicks And Co. As Newest Distributor
Tactical Solutions, the rimfire firearm, rimfire conversion, and rimfire accessory specialist, has named Bill Hicks and Co. as an official distributor.
Implus Expands Independent Retail Sales Team With New Territory Managers
Implus expanded its independent retail sales team with the addition of seven new territory managers to better support specialty retailers for Balega, FuelBelt, Yaktrax, DryGuy, TriggerPoint, Perfect, FootZen, Sof Sole, Spenco, Harbinger, Perfect and Sneaker Balls.
Play It Again Sports Parent Increases Cash Dividend
Winmark Corp. announced that the company’s board of directors has approved an increase in regular quarterly cash dividend to shareholders.
Nike Named Official Partner Of Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships
Nike signed on as the Official Partner of the Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships.
’47 Opens Store In Petco Park
’47, the fan apparel specialist, announced the opening of the company’s first official team store in Petco Park – home to the San Diego Padres.
K-Swiss Partners With Esports Team
K-Swiss announced a new partnership with premier esports organization, Immortals, to launch the first signature sneaker for a professional gaming team.
GNC To Close 200 Stores This Year
Vitamin-seller GNC said the company plans to shutter roughly 200 stores this year while reporting earnings declined in the first quarter.
Perry Ellis Extends Deadline For Board Nomination
Perry Ellis International announced the board of directors has extended the window in which the company must receive proper written notice of the nomination of a director candidate in connection with its 2018 annual meeting of shareholders to May 18, 2018.
MIPS And POC Sweden Reach Settlement
MIPS and POC have agreed on a settlement with respect to ongoing legal proceedings.
Roka Eyewear Signs Javier Gómez Noya
Roka announced a multiyear eyewear partnership with eight-time triathlon world champion and Olympic silver medalist Javier Gómez Noya
Callaway Golf Lifts Guidance On Strong Q1
Callaway Golf Company increased its full-year guidance after reporting first-quarter earnings more than doubled on a 36 percent revenue gain.
