Golf Rounds Tumble In December
Golf rounds played were down 11.5 percent in December with the biggest declines coming from East North Central, Mid-Atlantic, New England and West North Central.
NHL Expanding Learn To Play Program League-Wide
The initiative provides kids between the ages of 4 and 8 free head-to-toe equipment, age-appropriate instruction and certified coaching, led by NHL alumni.
New Balance And John Hancock Partner Around Residences
New Balance and John Hancock Financial have joined together to develop The Residences at Boston Landing, a 17-story, 295-unit luxury apartment high-rise currently under construction near the New Balance global headquarters.
Riddell Sued Over Football Injuries
A group of former collegiate football players sued Riddell Inc. for making false claims about the safety of its helmets.

Vista Outdoor Controller And Treasurer To Retire
Thomas G. Sexton has worked for Vista Outdoor and its predecessor companies since 1986.

Converse Updates Essentials Collection
New for spring 2017 is a short-sleeve crewneck and shorts for men. In addition, the brand is offering new seasonal colorways for both men and women.

Asics Launches Social Running Initiative
Launching in six major cities globally in 2017, each SMSB chapter aims to bring together fitness enthusiasts and influencers, representing a wide range of backgrounds, including photographers, yoga instructors, designers and runners.

Adidas Issues Response To President Trump’s Travel Ban
Adidas’ statement reads in part, “We at Adidas are proud to bring this positive power of sport to life every day at work and we cherish the diverse, international workforce we have around the globe.”

Boot Barn Delivers Third Straight Quarter Of Comp Growth
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported earnings rose slightly in its third quarter despite ongoing sales pressure in markets dependent on oil and other commodities.

Poll: Mountain West Voters Weigh In On Public Lands Priorities
The idea of removing existing national monument designations put in place over the past decade to protect public lands was a non-starter for Western voters.

Sweet Protection Launches Sweet Line Film Contest
The winner and a friend will receive a ski trip to produce an edit with the award-winning crew behind Supervention 2.

Standard Merchandising Names New Fox River President
John McNally will take on his new role at Fox River while also becoming chief manufacturing officer of Standard Merchandising Co.

Safilo Group Sees Sales Dip In 2016
The sales decline for the parent of Smith Optics was a result of the negative impact of the brands that the Group stopped servicing.
Iconix Brand Group Looking To Sell Peanuts Stake
Iconix Brand Group is reportedly exploring a sale of its majority stake in Peanuts Worldwide LLC, which owns the rights to characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown.

Tilly’s Sees Q4 Beating Guidance
Fourth-quarter earnings came in higher than expected due to improving product margins and expense controls.