Bauer Launches Expanded Women’s Hockey Campaign
Bauer Hockey launched its most robust and expansive women-specific initiative in history as part of its campaign to grow and advance female hockey.
NOAA Winter Forecast: Cooler, Wetter North And Warmer, Drier South
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released the U.S. Winter Outlook, with La Nina potentially emerging for the second year in a row as the biggest wildcard in how this year’s winter will shape up. La Nina has a 55- to 65-percent chance of developing before winter sets in.
Helly Hansen Acquires British Sailing And Country Apparel Brand Musto
The technical outdoor brand signed a definitive agreement to acquire Musto, a British specialist sailing and country apparel brand, from Phoenix Equity Partners and other shareholders.
Adidas, Patagonia Achieve Fair Labor Reaccreditation
The programs at Adidas and Patagonia, both long-time Fair Labor Association (FLA) members, were reaccredited for their continued work to build and maintain internal structures that support the highest workplace standards.
Skechers Easily Tops Wall Street’s Q3 Targets
Skechers USA Inc. reported net earnings in the third quarter jumped 41.8 percent on a 16.2 percent revenue gain. The top-line gains were driven by double-digit increases in its company-owned Skechers retail business worldwide and its international subsidiary and joint venture businesses.
Under Armour First-Ever Subscription Box
ArmourBox is able to provide a high level of customization by tapping into the brand’s unique AI system to help arm its human stylists with initial recommendations based off of the subscriber’s profile, purchase data from UA.com and Under Armour’s Connected Fitness customers.
Foot Locker Foundation Holds 17th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala
The event, which took place on Tuesday, October 17 at New York City’s Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, benefited educational and other youth initiatives supported by the Foot Locker Foundation.
Accell Group Appoints New CEO
Accell Group N.V has appointed Ton Anbeek as its new chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors.
Boot Barn Supporting Troops With Socks For Soldiers Event
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. is partnering with Operation: Care and Comfort to support active military troops serving overseas with a nationwide “Socks for Soldiers” event.
Timberland Takes Five-Year Urban Greening Commitment To Philadelphia
In partnership with the Center City District and the Center City District Foundation, Timberland and its partners helped restore a portion of abandoned tracks from the Reading Railroad, which will ultimately become a new public green space for the city known as the Rail Park.
Under Armour Partners With St. Olaf College
Under Armour has reached a uniform deal with St. Olaf College, based in Northfield, MN.
OrthoLite Hires Key Account Sales Manager
After a 27-year tenure at Nike, Larry O’Brien will help OrthoLite further strengthen and expand upon the company’s longtime partnership with Nike across all categories.
Team USA Collection Available At Old Navy
Old Navy introduced a new cold-weather accessories collection designed in partnership with the United States Olympic Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.
George Foreman To Launch Comfort Shoe Line
FootSmart.com announced a new collaboration created by George Foreman, the popular businessman, TV personality, and two-time world heavyweight champion, on a walking shoe collection.
Arkansas’ Midwest Sporting Goods Closing
Midwest Sporting Goods in Fort Smith, AK is closing after 77 years in business.
