
Bon-Ton Files For Bankruptcy
The department store operator is engaged in constructive discussions with potential investors and its debtholders regarding the terms of a financial restructuring plan, which may include a sale of the company or certain assets.

Nike Rolls Out NikePlus Membership Benefits
Nike’s new partnerships with Apple Music, Headspace and ClassPass means NikePlus members will get access to music, guided meditation and fitness classes.
Poll: NFL’s Core Fans Losing Interest In NFL
A poll from the Wall Street Journal and NBC News found the number of adults who claim to follow the NFL closely has dropped 9 percent since 2014.
Canadian Tire Reminds Canadians That We All Play For Canada
Working with athletes like Connor McDavid and Jonathan Toews, Canadian Tire aims to highlight the country’s love for Team Canada with the launch of its latest “We All Play for Canada” campaign.

SIA’s Nick Sargent Provides Bullish Assessment Of OR + Snow Show
In his latest “Nick’s Notes,” Nick Sargent, president of SIA, enthused about the reception from attendees to the inaugural Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show and wrote that he “left the show with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and optimism for what the future holds .”
Xterra Fitness Partners With American Heart Association
Xterra Fitness has become a national supporter of the American Hearth Association’s Life Is Why We Give™ campaign.
Modell’s Signs Media Agency
“We’re very excited to team up with a new local partner in 2018,” added Tami Mohney, Modell’s SVP and chief marketing officer. “This relationship is going to help Modell’s not only reach new customers, but find new ways to reactivate existing ones.”
Costa Sunglasses Signs PR Agency
Costa Sunglasses, a leader in polarized performance sunglasses, selected Gunpowder, Inc. to help drive the brand’s communications strategy.
Retail Jobs Increased By Over 11,000 In January
Retail industry employment increased by 11,100 jobs in January over December, the National Retail Federation said.
TYR Sport To Sponsor 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Champion
TYR Sport announced the addition of 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Champion Holly Lawrence to its growing roster of world-class athletes.

Softstar Develops Limited Edition Olympics Shoe
Softstar Shoes has recently released a Limited Edition Olympics shoe to bring out the inner champion in us all.
Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships Return To Vail March 5 – 10
Burton Snowboards announced the return of the 36th annual U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships to Vail Mountain March 5–10, 2018.

Boardriders Provides Statement On Pierre Agnes
Boardriders Inc. issued a statement following the move by French authorities on Wednesday to call off a two-day search and rescue operation for Pierre Agnes, the CEO of Boardriders Inc. Agnes’ boat boat was found empty, washed up on a beach in south-west France.

Johnson Outdoors Operating Profits Leap In Q1
Johnson Outdoors delivered significant improvement in operating profits in its first quarter ended December 29. Revenues grew 24 percent on strength in its Fishing and Diving segments.
Rossignol Group Announces New Lange Brand Director
The Rossignol Group announced the appointment of Thor Verdonk as Lange brand director.