Under Armour Signs French Olympic Judo Champion
The two-time Olympic gold medallist will be the face of Under Armour’s expansion into France, where it has recently opened a new Paris headquarters.
Performance Sports Group Completes Inaria Sale
The developer and manufacturer of sports equipment and apparel completed the previously announced sale of its soccer uniforms assets marketed under the Inaria brand name.
Outdoor Retailer To Leave Salt Lake City
After an unproductive meeting between Gov. Gary Herbert and outdoor industry executives, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) says it hopes to find a new location for the Outdoor Retailer shows “as soon as possible.”
Keen Adds Filmmaker And Professional Snowboarder Zeppelin Zeerip As Ambassador
Keen Inc. added Zeppelin Zeerip, a filmmaker and professional snowboarder, to its ambassador program.
Chaco Presents ‘The Time Travelers’ Film
Chaco will premiere its feature film, “The Time Travelers” by renowned creatives Forest Woodward and Brendan Leonard, at select REI stores in March.
Puma Signs Illumination’s Minions As New Creative Collaborators
Puma, together with Illumination and Universal Brand Development, formed a multi-season partnership with Gru’s Minions from the Despicable Me franchise.
Report: 2026 World Cup Could Have Multiple Host Countries
The 2026 soccer World Cup could be split between up to four countries, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday.
Kate Spade Confirms Takeover Talk
Kate Spade confirmed Thursday that it is considering “strategic alternatives” for the company’s future, which may include a sale.
Serena Williams And Muhammad Ali To Receive Jesse Owens Awards
The International Athletic Association (IAA) named Serena Williams and Muhammad Ali as the recipients of the awards, which recognize athletes who exemplify integrity, perseverance and service.
Rocky Brands Posts Q4 Loss On Creative Recreation Charge
The fourth quarter of 2016 included a non-cash impairment charge related to the Creative Recreation brand of $3 million.
Marucci Sports Acquires Victus
Marucci Sports has acquired Victus Sports, a custom wood bat manufacturer and Big League bat supplier.
HanesBrands Distribution Center Achieves Safety Milestone
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear for Sports, stated that its Cleveland Distribution Center, located in Kings Mountain, NC, was one of 34 facilities in the state of North Carolina to achieve 2 million employee hours without injury in 2016.
Nike Commits $1.5 Million In Grants From Nike School Innovation Fund
The Nike School Innovation Fund is awarding 100 Oregon high schools a total of $1.5 million in grants with the goal of increasing graduation rates, closing the achievement gap and helping all students in Oregon prepare for future success.
Usain Bolt To Retire
Sprinter Usain Bolt, Puma’s star athlete, will retire at the age of 30 following the world championships in London in August 2017.
Asics Lifestyle Apparel On The Rise?
The successful relaunch of Asics Tiger two years ago has led to its newest iteration, a premium apparel collection that continues to highlight the Japanese brand’s lifestyle business.
