Lululemon Drops Suits Against Under Armour
Lululemon has dropped its lawsuit charging Under Armour with infringing on patents on its sports bras designs over its Energy Bra.
Adidas Signs Southern Miss
Adidas signed the University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss). The new eight-year apparel deal through the 2024-25 season replaces the university’s contract with Russell Athletic.
Big 5’s Earnings Drop On Firearms And Broader Retail Weakness
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported third-quarter earnings declined 26.8 percent but arrived at the high end of guidance. The retailer continues to be impacted by reduced demand for firearms and had already warned it would face challenges cycling some of the benefit from competitor store closures that occurred last year.
New Balance Unveils ‘All Roads Lead to NYC’ Campaign
New Balance unveiled its All Roads Lead to NYC campaign to mark its first year as the footwear/apparel sponsor of the TCS NYC Marathon. The campaign also includes the opening of a Run Club pop-up in the West Village, NYC VictoryPose locations installed throughout the city, and four Run Concierge spots offering runners opportunities for customization and gifts.
Adidas Reveals David Beckham Capsule Collection
The collection celebrates the over two-decades of partnership between Beckham and Adidas, including a remastered version of the Predator Accelerator, the ‘cleat of a generation’.
Adidas Golf Signs Nation’s Top Collegiate Golfer
Sam Burns was the 2017 Division I recipient of the Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year award, which is given to the nation’s best collegiate golfer.
Amarillo’s Buck’s Sporting Goods To Close Store
Buck’s Sporting Goods in Amarillo, TX, is closing its store.
Bearpaw Launches Winter Campaign
With the recent expansions in the US and international markets, the company is laying out the blueprint for an extensive media push with its latest :30, :15, and :10 national commercial spots on popular networks geared towards the modern woman and family including Bravo, E!, HGTV, Food, Lifetime, TLC, Hallmark and Freeform.
Rack Room Shoes Partners Again With Shoes That Fit
Rack Room Shoes raised more than $1.47 million during its 2017 Shoes That Fit campaign.
Winchester’s Sale Slide
Olin Corporation reported Winchester sales for the third quarter 2017 were $183.8 million compared to $203.2 million in the third quarter 2016, a decline of 9.4 percent.
Invista Agrees To Sell Apparel & Advanced Textiles Business
Invista has entered into a definitive agreement with Shandong Ruyi Investment Holding to sell Invista’s Apparel & Advanced Textiles business, one of Invista’s four major business units.
Under Armour Again Cuts Guidance On North American Weakness
Under Armour slashed its sales and profit outlook for the year due to “lower North American demand and operational challenges.” Sales in the second quarter also fell short of Wall Street’s targets.
Big Rock Sports To Open Reno Distribution Center
Big Rock Sports, LLC announced plans to open a brand-new 100,000-square-foot distribution center later this year in Reno, NV to serve their Western U.S. customers.
PGA Tour Superstore To Open Location In Jacksonville
The 25,000-square-foot facility marks the company’s fourth PGA Tour Superstore Florida location joining Delray Beach, Naples and Orlando.
Nautilus’ Q3 Sales Climb 9 Percent
Nautilus Inc. reported earnings rose 6.4 percent in the third quarter ended September 30 on a 9 percent revenue gain.
