AlixPartners Sees Healthy Holiday Gains
AlixPartners released its forecast for US retail sales for the upcoming holiday season. The forecast anticipates an increase in sales revenue for retailers for the November-through-January period of 3.5 percent to 4.4 percent, compared with 2016 holiday-season sales.
Adidas Extends Partnership With Kansas
Adidas and the University of Kansas announced the extension of their partnership through 2031.
HanesBrands Appoints Chief Financial Officer
HanesBrands appointed Barry A. Hytinen as chief financial officer effective Oct. 16, 2017.
Dick’s Sets Grand Openings For Four New Stores
Stores will open in Lincoln, NE, Camp Hill, PA and Fayetteville, NC.
Acushnet’s Wally Uihlein To Retire
Wally Uihlein, president and chief executive officer of Acushnet Holdings, the parent of Titleist, plans to retire, effective January 1, 2018. David Maher, Acushnet’s current chief operating officer, will succeed him.
SIA Hires New Research Manager
Snowsports Industries America welcomed Ryan Coombs to the organization in the newly created role of research manager.
Finish Line’s Earnings Tumble In Q2
The Finish Line reported earnings tumbled 87.1 percent in its second quarter ended August 26 to $2.8 million, or 8 cents a share, as sales declined 3.3 percent. Results were in line with an update provided on August 28.
Pro-Tec Signs Brighton Zeuner
Pro-Tec, the action sports protective gear brand founded in 1973, welcomed young phenom, and X-Games Park Gold medalist, Brighton Zeuner to its endorsement team.
Seirus Hires GGI Agency For Colorado
Seirus Innovation, the maker of cold weather accessories, hired GGI Agency for the Colorado territory.
Sole Partners With Outside Sales Agencies Across Canada
Sole continues to grow their sales team by recently announcing two new partnerships with agencies Onward Up in western Canada and ASM Sports in eastern Canada.
Etonic Holdings Partners With Ray Cook Brands
Etonic has chosen Ray Cook Brands to manufacture and sell golf shoes, gloves, and other accessories under an exclusive worldwide license under the Etonic name.
Spartan To Bring Live Content To Facebook’s Watch Platform
The broadcasts will be produced with multiple cameras, drone coverage, graphic packages, audio commentary, replays and behind-the-scenes content.
STX Partners With Inside Lacrosse On Video Series
STX and Inside Lacrosse partnered together to launch “The Season,” a year-long video and multi-platform digital content series that will spotlight powerhouse NCAA Division I programs Duke, North Carolina, Ohio State and Syracuse in a scope and breadth completely new to the sport of lacrosse.
Conservation Alliance Contributes $700,000 In Grants
The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $700,000 to 20 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America.
Karmaloop Founder Launches Wanderset.com
Greg Selkoe, founder of Karmaloop.com, has launched Wanderset.com, a men’s fashion site “focused on telling the stories of and sourcing the next generation of designers and cultural creatives.”
