Puma to Re-Enter Basketball Category
Puma SE at its Capital Markets Day revealed intentions to re-enter the performance basketball category. The company also it expects currency-adjusted consolidated net sales to grow around 10 percent on average per year until 2022.
Large U.S. Retailers Urge Trump Against China Tariffs
A letter sent to President Trump signed Monday by 49 of the nation’s largest retailers, including Walmart, Target and Costco outlines their concerns about the detrimental impact broadly applied tariffs could have on American families.
American Footwear Industry Pushes Back on Prospects Of More Shoe Taxes
More than 80 leading footwear companies and brands sent a letter to President Trump adamantly opposing the potential for additional shoe taxes under consideration by the Trump Administration.
Fila Reunites With Tennis Legend Bjӧrn Borg As Brand Ambassador
Fila has partnered again with Hall of Famer and former world #1 player Bjӧrn Borg as a brand ambassador.
Patagonia’s Blue Heart Campaign Aims To Protect The Last Wild Rivers Of Europe
Patagonia launched the Blue Heart website and petition urging international banks to stop investing in the destruction of Europe’s last wild rivers, and released a preview of Blue Heart, its upcoming documentary film.
GCI Outdoor Supports 365-Mile Challenge, Helps Mothers Stay Active Throughout 2018
GCI Outdoor is proud to sponsor the 365-Mile Challenge, designed to engage mothers and get them outside every day this year.
Technogym Connects More Than 150,000 People In 1,000 Locations Across 29 Countries
Technogym announced that more than 150,000 people globally are taking part in its Let’s Move for a Better World social campaign in the first week.
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening In Fayetteville
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is open in Fayetteville, NC.
Champs Sports Opens New Flagship Store In NYC’s Times Square
Champs Sports, a division of Foot Locker Inc., celebrated the opening of its New York flagship location in Times Square.
Texas’ Largest Youth Football League Will Reduce Padded-Contact Practices To One Per Week
Texas Youth Football Association (TYFA) announced their new safety initiative aimed at reducing contact for their more than 10,000 youth football participants.
Nike Says Second Senior Executive Is Leaving Company
Nike on Friday said Jayme Martin, vice president and general manager of global categories for Nike, has been ousted from the company. His departure comes one day after Nike President Trevor Edwards resigned amid complaints about poor workplace conduct.
Citi Trends Promotes Bruce Smith To CEO
Citi Trends Inc. announced that Bruce Smith, acting chief executive officer, has been promoted to serve as the permanent chief executive officer.
Newell Brands Announces Agreement With Carl Icahn
Newell Brands announced that it entered into a cooperation agreement with Carl C. Icahn, chairman of Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP), who beneficially owns approximately 6.9 percent of the company’s outstanding shares.
New Balance Awarded $17M contract For Military Footwear
New Balance was awarded a $17.3 million contract from the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide American-made New Balance athletic shoes to initial entry service members upon arrival at basic training.
Croakies To Sponsor 2018 Quicksilver Waterman Carolina Cup
Croakies has expanded on its 2017 “Exclusive Eyewear Retainer” designation, by adding Official Entertainment Sponsor for the 2018 Quicksilver Waterman Carolina Cup Presented by Surftech.
