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.
Authentic Brands Group To Acquire Nautica
VF Corp. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Nautica brand business to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) LLC.
L.L. Bean Cuts Jobs Bonuses After Reporting Flat Sales In 2017
L.L.Bean said it plans to eliminate employee bonuses for the first time since 2008 and will lay off about 100 positions this spring. The retailer also reported annual revenue reached $1.6 billion in its fiscal year ended Feb. 25, which was nearly flat with year-ago levels.
Columbia Sportswear And Major League Soccer Announce New Relationship
Columbia Sportswear and Major League Soccer announced a new collaboration featuring co-branded outerwear and apparel for men, women and children.
Arnold Palmer Group Partners With Fanatics To EnhanceMerchandise Experience At Arnold Palmer Invitational
The Arnold Palmer Group announced it has entered into an agreement with Fanatics to manage the on-site and online merchandising operations for the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Nike’s Trevor Edwards Resigns Amid Workplace Complaints
Nike President Trevor Edwards has resigned from his position following an internal probe of inappropriate workplace behavior. Mark Parker announced that he plans to stay on as chairman, president and CEO beyond 2020.
