Retail Sales Dip 0.3 Percent In August
The slide follows a strong June and a relatively flat July.
Nathan Campaign Highlights Runner Visibility And Safety
Nathan is partnering with retailers across the U.S. for a season of in-store events that will include trivia, prizes, product demonstrations and group runs driven by certified store employees called Nathan Pros.
Under Armour Names New President Of North America
Under Armour named as its new President of North America Jason LaRose.
Octane Fitness Hires Rick Muhr As Zero Runner Coach
The endurance runner and coach will work with health clubs, fitness professionals, runners and exercisers nationwide.
Equinox Turns 25 With New Locations, Upcoming Hotel Brand
The New York City-based fitness club company will open 10 new clubs by year’s end, plans to expand to 100 by 2018 and will launch its first hotel in 2019.
Rollerblade To Sponsor Northshore Inline Marathon
The inline skating event takes place Saturday, September 17, along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
MLB Opens Pop-Up Location In London
The location in the Covent Garden district is the league’s first standalone retail space in Europe.
Wolverine World Wide Completes Debt Refinancing
The resulting capital structure is expected to meaningfully benefit the company, with estimated interest savings of $30 million through 2020 and more flexibility as a result of more favorable terms for use of cash.
Sealskinz Hires National Accounts Manager Going Into Interbike
Brendan Collins, previously with bike and outdoor accessory manufacturer Seattle Sports Company, will join Sealskins at Interbike.
VF Corp. Eurobond Issue Fetches A3 Rating
Moody’s Investors Service assigned a provisional A3 rating to €850 million in unsecured notes VF Corp. wants to sell, citing a record of sustained organic growth.
RECALL: 4,100 Captiva Designs Bungee Chairs
Big 5 Sporting Goods Inc., based in El Sugundo, CA, recalled about 4,100 Captiva Designs bungee chairs because the chair rivets can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Bauer Hockey Adds Four Women’s Players To Roster
Top female players Hilary Knight, Marie-Philip Poulin, Jennifer Wakefield and Kacey Bellamy have partnered with Bauer Hockey and will exclusively wear Bauer equipment.
Boone And Crockett Names Tom Perrier First Director Of Sales
The outdoor industry veteran will be the first director of sales in Boone and Crockett’s 130-year history.
RetailNext Forecasts 3.2 Percent Holiday Growth For Retail
RetailNext Inc. predicted a 3.2 percent year-over-year lift in sales at retail over the November through December holiday period, driven partly by a 14.9 percent increase in sales through digital channels.
ACC Follows NCAA To Remove Events From North Carolina
In the wake of the NCAA pulling its championship games from North Carolina following the state’s HB2 law, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has followed suit to remove all 2016/17 championship events out of the state.
