Thule Refines Categories, Lifts Earnings Targets
At its Capital Markets Day, Thule Group presented a new Product Category structure while raising its financial targets.
Canadian Tire Supports Getting Kids With Disabilities Active
Canadian Tire Corp. announced a $50 million commitment over five years to Jumpstart Charities, in order to give Canadian kids with disabilities greater access to sport and play.
Moody’s Downgrades Academy’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded its debt ratings for Academy Ltd. due to the “highly promotional environment” for athletic apparel and weak demand for firearms and ammunition.
Outdoor Research Partners With Locally
Visitors to the outdoor apparel brand’s website will be offered the option to purchase from retailers in their area who stock those items in their store.
Wilson Premier Classic Hosts Elite Travel Baseball Clubs
At the tournament in Peoria, AZ, young players showcase their skills and abilities in front of scouts while competing for a championship.
Madshus Welcomes Liz Stephen To Athlete Team
Nordic Skier Liz Stephen has joined the Madshus team roster, and will represent the brand in domestic races as well as international competition.
Teamwork Partners With Major League Baseball Players Association
Teamwork Athletic, based in San Marcos, CA, has secured the rights to manufacture apparel for each active roster player in the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
U.S. Ski And Snowboard Hall Of Fame Announces Incoming Class Of 2017
The eight noted skiing athletes and sport builders include Eddie Ferguson, Herman Goellner, Marty Hall, Mike and Steve Marolt, Steve McKinnney. Shaun Palmer and Thom Weisel.
Fabletics Expands Into Footwear
The brand co-founded by Kate Hudson will introduce 11 styles comprised of training shoes, slip-ons, booties, lifestyle sneakers and high tops for women.
Adidas Again Lands On Dow Jones Sustainability Index
For the 18th year in a row, Adidas has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), which evaluate the sustainability performance of the largest 2,500 companies listed in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index.
McDavid And Shock Doctor Partner With French Handball Star
McDavid and Shock Doctor extended their partnership with French handball superstar Nikola Karabatic as global athlete ambassador.
Kohl’s Announces Amazon Returns At Select Kohl’s Stores
Kohl’s announced that 82 stores across Los Angeles and Chicago will be offering free, convenient returns for Amazon customers starting in October.
8fit Secures $10 Million In Funding
8fit, a health and fitness app, announced a total of $10 million in funding with the closing of a Series A round led by Creandum and Eight Roads Ventures.
i9 Sports Awards Naples, Florida Franchise
i9 Sports, the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise, welcomed Shawn Gillespie to the organization after awarding the Fort Myers’ resident a franchise territory in Naples, FL.
Rob Dyrdek Announces Venture Studio
The venture studio builds, invests in and advises an array of companies in categories ranging from luxury brands, sports entertainment, consumer products, and spirits to innovative technologies.
