Dick’s SG Sets Grand Re-Opening for Bloomington Store
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening its relocated store on Saturday, August 13 at Colonial Plaza in Bloomington, IL
Susquehanna Hires Sam Poser as Footwear & Apparel Analyst
Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP (SFG) said Sam Poser has joined the firm as the senior analyst covering the Footwear & Apparel industry.
Oboz Celebrates Planting of Over a Million Trees
Oboz announced it has helped plant over a million trees since 2008 for Trees for the Future, an international aid organization that plants trees to improve the lives and environment of communities in Sub Saharan Africa through beneficial tree planting.
Oakley’s North American Sales Falter
Luxottica Group lowered its guidance after reporting North American sales of Oakley sunglasses declined in the second quarter due to poor performance in the sporting goods channel.
Bogs Footwear Announces Recipients of Outdoor Education Program
Bogs Footwear announced the recipients of the company’s Outdoor Education program – an initiative that donates 2 percent of Bogsfootwear.com sales to fulfill scholarships and grants that remove financial barriers and provide kids with the opportunity to grow and learn in the outdoors.
G-III Apparel to Acquire Donna Karen
G-III Apparel Group Ltd., which owns a sizable fan apparel business and G.H. Bass, agreed to acquire Donna Karan International.
NRF Sees Gain in BTS Sales
The National Retail Federation’s annual back-to-school and college spending predicts total spending for K-12 and college is expected to reach $75.8 billion this year, up from last year’s $68 billion.
Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics Celebrates Grand Opening
Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics are celebrating the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on July 25, 2016.
OBIT: Mike Cortezzo
Michael Anthony “Mike” Cortezzo, the former general merchandise manager at Bob’s Stores, has passed away.
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse Appoints Marketing Director
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse appointed Craig Scheiderer as the company’s new marketing director.
Congress Supports Physical Activity Incentive
The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (H.R.1218 & S.2218) received support from the 100th Member of Congress on July 18, 2016.
Will Nike Take CrossFit From Reebok?
By Jahla Seppanen At the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games, July 19-24, Nike athlete Mat Fraser took his first win after coming in second the following two years. The 26-year-old’s victory shifted some attention away from the ever-growing CrossFit brand, Reebok, to the footwear/apparel giant Nike, who signed Fraser in December 2014 after an explosive debut […]
RECALL: 7,600 GSI Outdoor Kid’s Water Bottles
GSI Outdoors Inc.
is recalling 6,700 kid’s water bottles sold exclusively by L.L.Bean because solder on their exterior contains high levels of lead.
NBA’s James Harden Stars in New Foot Locker Spot
Foot Locker debuted “James Harden’s Inner Voice” on July 25, 2016.
Molokai-2-Ohau Holds Paddleboard World Championships
The Moloka’i-2-O’ahu Paddleboard World Championships (M2O) will take place July 31, 2016.
