KT Tape Extends Partnership With U.S. Soccer
KT Tape will remain the official kinesiology tape for all U.S. soccer teams and programs.
Brooklyn Boulders To Host Earth Day Festival
The indoor rock-climbing and mixed-use lifestyle facility is holding a three-day festival at facilities in Chicago, NYC and Boston.
Sears Warns Of ‘Going Concern’ Doubts
Sears Holding, the parent of Sears and Kmart, warned Tuesday that it faces “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business unless it can borrow more and tap cash from more of its assets.
Sequential Brands Appoints CEO
Karen Murray, who previously oversaw Nautica and Kipling for VF Corp., replaces Yehuda Shmidman, who is stepping down.
Acushnet Sees 3 Percent Q4 Sales Gain
The parent of Titleist and FootJoy reported fourth quarter net sales of $329.8 million, up 3 percent year over year, or 1.3 percent in currency-neutral basis.
Perry Ellis Posts Q4 Profit
Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO, said, “While $12 million in revenues were held back in the fourth quarter as certain retail partners lowered shipments in a challenging retail environment, the strength of our sell through rates enabled us to recapture the majority of these sales shipments at the start of fiscal 2017.”
Puma Partners With Foot Locker On WWE-Collection
For its first WWE product drop, Foot Locker will release a collection of Puma product designed by Alexander-John, featuring exclusive art of six WWE Legends
Nike’s Q3 Results Race Past Wall Street Targets
Nike Inc. reported earnings rose 20.1 percent in its third quarter ended February 28, easily exceeding Wall Street’s targets. Earnings were particularly helped by lower spending. Double-digit growth on a currency-neutral basis in Western Europe, Greater China and the Emerging Markets helped make up for a more-modest 3 percent growth in North America.
Mystery Ranch Names New Mountain Category Sales Rep
Aaron Wilmer joins as the company heads into its second year selling the new mountain category of backpacking, climbing and everyday carry packs and bags.
Under Armour Assists Local P.E. Programs
UA is providing financial assistance in the form of PHIT America GO! Grants to two schools in Baltimore and two schools in Washington, D.C. to jump-start their P.E. programs.
LifeStraw Launches Global Water Awareness Campaign
Mina Guli will run the equivalent of 40 marathons (1,048 miles) along six rivers on six continents in six weeks starting in Las Vegas as part of the 6 River Run.
Buff Names U.S. Director Of Sales
Kristin Moynihan has held positions with firms including Eddie Bauer, Starbucks, Unionbay and Coal Headwear.
RockyMounts President To Depart At Month’s End
In mid-April, Bruno Maier will be taking on an entrepreneurial role with another company in the outdoor industry.
Haibike Opens eMTB Race Registration
The eMTB race is open to both men and women who will compete in six age categories and a Bosch sponsored “Industry Challenge” to benefit the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).
Mountain Khakis Schedules Opening For Denver Flagship
The event establishes the brand’s permanent brick-and-mortar presence in Denver.
