Zappos And Caesars Entertainment To Open Zappos Theater
As part of the multi-year partnership, officials from both Zappos and Caesars revealed the The AXIS theater in Las Vegas will now be known as Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Gabe’s Appoints Three New Independent Directors To Board
Gabe’s, an off-price fashion and home retailer, announced the appointments of Bob Cataldo, former Group President of TJX Canada; Lynne Greene, former Group President of The Estée Lauder Companies; and Margaret Mager, former Goldman Sachs Managing Director, as Independent Directors to its Board of Directors.

Hibbett Sports’ Q4 Easily Beats Plan
Hibbett Sports Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings will come in well above Wall Street’s targets as the retailer showed its first comp gain since the third quarter of 2017.
Perry Ellis Authorizes Special Committee To Evaluate George Feldenkreis Proposal
Perry Ellis International announced its board of directors has authorized a special committee of independent directors to evaluate the February 6, 2018, proposal from George Feldenkreis to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Perry Ellis not already beneficially owned by Feldenkreis.

New Balance Signs FC Nantes
New Balance has agreed to replace Umbro as the kit provider of FC Nantes, the French soccer club, starting from the 2018/19 season.

Billabong’s Losses Widen In First Half
Billabong, which has agreed to be sold to Boardriders, widened its loss in the first half ended December 31 as ongoing momentum in the Americas region was offset by profit erosion in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Super Retail Group To Acquire Macpac
Super Retail Group Limited announced it will acquire Macpac, which operates 54 stores across Australia and New Zealand, to accelerate its strategy to build the leading adventure outdoors retail business across Australia and New Zealand.
OIA Releases 2018 Agenda, Continues Momentum On Policy Work
The agenda focuses on building on the success of its Close To Home program, continuing to press federal policymakers to support access to America’s public lands and waters, promoting its “balanced trade agenda” in its International Tax and Trade program, and expanding its Climate Change policy program.

Vans BMX Pro Cup Series Announces 2018 World Tour Schedule
The Vans BMX Pro Cup Series, the world’s leading platform for elite BMX park terrain competition, announced the official 2018 World Tour dates and locations for the upcoming season.

Reebok Appoints Todd Krinsky As General Manager, Reebok Performance Business Unit
Reebok announced the appointment of Todd Krinsky as general manager, Reebok Performance Business Unit. Krinsky will lead this newly created business unit which consolidates Reebok’s Running and Training business units.
L.L.Bean President, CEO to Deliver Dickinson College Commencement Address
Stephen M. Smith, president and CEO of L.L.Bean and Dickinson alumnus, class of 1992, will deliver the college’s Commencement address on Sunday, May 20.
Vans Park Series Announces 2018 Pro Tour Schedule
Vans Park Series, the official park terrain skateboarding World Championships Tour, announced the 2018 VPS Pro Tour schedule to mark another groundbreaking milestone in elite competitive skateboarding.
STX Announces 2017 Athlete And Team Of The Year Award Winners
STX LLC announced its second-annual Athlete and Team of the Year Awards, celebrating the success of the best athletes and teams in their respective sports at the very highest level.

Zamst Renews Partnership with Renowned Mountaineer Melissa Arnot Reid
Zamst, a leader in high-performance sports injury prevention and protective equipment, announce their renewed partnership with U.S. Mountaineer, Melissa Arnot Reid.
Camber Outdoors Kicks Off Expanded Camber Exchange Program
Camber Outdoors. the national organization dedicated to achieving equality for all women in the outdoors, announced the continued evolution of its signature Camber Exchange program, including expansion to Canada.