Fabletics Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
“Doing Good is Always in Fashion” is the message behind the 2017 Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Campaign from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) in partnership with Fabletics, the active-lifestyle brand co-founded by Kate Hudson in 2013.
L.L. Bean Releases Ad That Can Only Be Read Outdoors
L.L.Bean ran a full-page newspaper ad in the New York Times that can only read outdoors.
Deloitte Expects Holiday Sales To Increase 4 To 4.5 Percent
Retail holiday sales should rise a healthy 4 to 4.5 percent over last year’s shopping season, according to Deloitte’s annual retail holiday sales forecast.
Newell Brands To Resume Stock Repurchase Program
Newell Brands Inc. announced that it is reinstating its stock repurchase program that the company voluntarily suspended in the fourth quarter of 2015, in association with the Jarden transaction.
Dakine Grows Surf Team With Top Female Athletes
Three-time World Champion, Carissa Moore, third ranked Courtney Conlogue, and 2016 US Open Champ, Johanne Defay have all joined the Dakine ohana this summer.
Tough Mudder To Deliver Live Event On Facebook’s Watch Platform
Tough Mudder Inc. has partnered with Facebook to deliver original, live event sports and fitness programming on Watch, Facebook’s new platform for shows.
RECALL: Pro-Tec Helmets
About 4,600 multisport helmets from Pro-Tec are being recalled.
Nike Recasts Segment Financials In Connection With Consumer Direct Offense
Nike furnished changes to its financial disclosures in connection with its new reportable operating segments as part of its Consumer Direct Offense. The company also indicated that it will stop reporting Future Orders beginning in its first quarter.
Nike Sides With NFL Players In Protest Dispute
Nike came out in support of the players’ right to protest in the public showdown between President Trump and players who refuse to stand during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Nike became the first NFL sponsor to take a side in the controversy.
Eisbär Partners With Fischer Skis U.S. For American Distribution
Fischer Skis US LLC stated it will assume distributorship of fellow Austrian brand Eisbär, the headwear manufacturer.
Keen Names General Manager Of Outdoor, Lifestyle And Kids
Most recently, Erik Burbank served as chief marketing officer at Helly Hansen.
Bass Pro Completes Cabela’s Merger
According to a statement, the combined company is “poised to provide customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more with a strong commitment to advancing conservation initiatives.”
Sweaty Betty Partners With Movemeant Foundation
Movemeant Foundation, a nationally recognized non-profit organization, and Sweaty Betty, London’s leading activewear brand, are bringing the country’s largest body-positive fundraising events, ‘Dare To Bare’, to New York City on October 1.
Mission Secures Naming Rights To UConn Heat Lab
UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute and Mission have teamed up to open one of the nation’s premiere academic heat research labs at the University of Connecticut’s main campus in Storrs, CT.
Wilson Factory Fined By OSHA
Wilson Sporting Goods is facing federal fines of more than $65,000 for workplace safety violations at its Ada, OH factory that makes the National Football League’s footballs.
