Skechers Signs 17-Time National Champion Edward Cheserek
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA, Inc., announced that 17-time NCAA National Champion, Edward Cheserek, will join the roster of Skechers Performance elite athletes.
Nike Sets More Layoffs
After laying off 255 employees in Oregon in July, Nike Inc. told the state it is scheduled to lay off an additional 490 by the end of September.
Outdoor Recreation Report Provides Outdoor Recreation Roadmap
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released the State Funding Mechanisms for Outdoor Recreation report featuring case studies on seven states across the country that are investing in the public lands and waters that support the outdoor economy.
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening Of 10 New Stores In Six States
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening eight new Dick’s Sporting Goods stores and two new Field & Stream stores in the first half of September.
Fischer Skis Expands Staff And Support
Fischer Skis US LLC announced several new staff positions and the formal opening of a Salt Lake City Showroom Space.
Sports Direct’s Next Generation Stores Exceeding Expectations
Sports Direct confirmed ahead of its annual general meeting that sales in its new generation flagship stores continue to exceed internal expectations as Sports Direct moves towards becoming the “Selfridges” of sport.
G-III Apparel Lifts Outlook On Q2 Beat
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. raised its outlook for the year after reporting sales and earnings in the second quarter exceeded guidance.
Newell Brands Cuts Outlook On Harvey Impact
Newell Brands announced that it is updating its 2017 normalized earnings per share guidance for the anticipated effects of Hurricane Harvey on its U.S. manufactured resin businesses, including increasing inflationary pressure through the third quarter.
Hookit Raises $16 Million To Fuel Growth
Hookit, the sponsorship analytics and valuation platform, announced it has raised $16 million in growth capital.
O’Brien Watersports Acquires Assets Of Nash Mfg.
O’Brien Watersports has acquired substantially all of the assets of Nash Mfg., which produces watersports products under the Hydroslide brand name, pool and lake leisure products under the licensed brand name of Margaritaville and rotational molded coolers under the brand name Sub Z.
Unifi Appoints CFO
Unifi Inc. appointed Jeffrey C. Ackerman as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately.
Study: Let Me Run Fosters Healthy Masculinity
A recent independent study conducted by University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Institute found Let Me Run is making a substantial positive impact in boys’ lives.
The Finish Line Youth Foundation Donates $401,150 In Q2 2017
The Finish Line Youth Foundation announced its award of $151,150 in grants and $250,000 in donations for Special Olympics in the second quarter of 2017.
Wolverine Commits Over $2.6 Million To Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Wolverine World Wide Inc. will commit more than $2.6 million to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts through financial, footwear and apparel donations.
Soccer.com Joins Hurricane Relief Efforts
Soccer.com has designed a special Hurricane Harvey Relief T-Shirt, pledging to donate all proceeds from the sales of the shirt to hurricane relief efforts following the devastating impact of the storm in Texas and Louisiana.
