Wolverine Worldwide Makes Progress On Strategic Initiatives
Wolverine Worldwide shared an update on the progress of its ongoing strategic initiatives, which includes the divestiture of its Robeez brand.
Finish Line Reports Q3 Loss
Steep declines in apparel and accessories offset a high-single-digit footwear comp gain and a 33 percent sales increase in Macy’s business.
Superflex Raises $9.6 Million To Introduce Powered Clothing
In the coming months, Superflex will unveil its initial product concept: a powered suit designed for those experiencing mobility difficulties later in life, or challenging work environments, to provide core wellness support for a wearer’s torso, hips and legs.
Nike’s Q2 Results Race Past Estimates
Nike Inc. reported sales and earnings that topped Wall Street targets, driven by double-digit currency neutral growth in Western Europe, Greater China and the Emerging Markets. Sales in the North America region were up 3 percent.
Garmin Eyes Africa Expansion, Brings Fit Trackers To Ghana
Garmin entered a partnership with MTN in Ghana, launching a series of fitness watches for the region and its communities. About five different activity trackers make up the line.
Skullcandy Partners With Vans Warped Tour
Skullcandy Inc. has partnered with music festival Vans Warped Tour in 2017. At each of the over 40 tour stops, music acts will perform at a dedicated Skullcandy stage.
CCM Hockey Seals Multi-Year Deal With Parise
CCM Hockey sealed a multi-year partnership with Zach Parise, alternate captain for the Minnesota Wild and two-time U.S. Olympian.
Balega Presents Ubuntu Award To Naperville Running Company
Naperville Running Company received the award to acknowledge its establishment of the entrepreneurial program at North Central College this past year.
Topgolf Opens First New Jersey Location
The 65,000-square-foot venue is the company’s 31st location worldwide.
Krimson Klover Updates Logo And Brand Mission
The new logo will activate for the Winter Outdoor Retailer and SIA Snow Sport shows in January, and all spring 2017 product will ship with the new hangtags and branding materials.
Pilates In The Grove Boutique Boosts Website Power
Pilates teacher training information is available on the newly redesigned website, along with a library of informative and instructional pilates videos.
Asics Extra Mile Campaign Tops $1.5 Million In Donations
During the campaign, which ran October 13-November 30, the sports performance brand invited athletes to go the “Extra Mile” for Girls on the Run, a physical activity-based positive youth development program.
Giant Manufacturing Shakes Up Leadership
The moves include the retirement of Giant’s longtime Chairman King Liu and CEO Tony Lo, both of whom had been with the company for more than 40 years.
Is Cannabis Activewear A Thing?
Oregrown Industries, a craft cannabis company in Oregon, has come together with star New Growth Clothing to develop a line of locally manufactured, eco-conscious activewear and outdoor gear.
Fischer And Rossignol Collaborate On Turnamic Brand
Fischer and Rossignol have joined forces to present bindings and cross country boot soles under the Turnamic brand beginning with the 2017/18 ranges.
