Newell Brands to Establish Global HQ in New Jersey
Newell Brands Inc. (NYSE: NWL), which closed its acquisition of Jarden Corp. and its $2.74-billion-a-year sporting goods segment last month, will establish a new global headquarters in Hoboken, N.J. after securing $27 million in economic incentives from the state.
76ers Sell First NBA Jersey Ad
The Philadelphia 76ers sold their first jersey patch sponsorship to StubHub, marking the first time a major professional sports league in the United States has sold advertising on its uniform.
Sports Authority Lenders Lose Appeal of Consignment Sales Ruling
Sports Authority’s Chapter 11 term lenders lost an appeal for an emergency injunction that would have escrowed the bankrupt retailer’s receipts from supplier’s consignment sales.
Summit Sports Opens ACK Shop-in-Shop in Michigan Store
Summit Sports unveiled a new Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK)store-within-a-store concept at its Brighton, MI store location featuring an expanded selection of kayaks, stand up paddleboards and related accessories.
Klean Kanteen, United By Blue Launch Co-branded Containers
United By Blue and Klean Kanteen are launching a series of five co-branded, stainless-steel products that, with each purchase, will remove a pound of trash from a river or ocean. The collaboration will hit stores in mid-July.
Katadyn Group Hires Verde Brand Communications
Katadyn Group has hired Verde Brand Communications to drive awareness of its Katadyn, AlpineAire and Optimus’ products in North America.
Nordstrom’s Q1 Comps Slump
Nordstrom reported a drop in first-quarter same-store sales and cut profit expectations for the year.
Crocs’ Infringement Victory Recognized as Landmark Case
Crocs Inc. announced that a ruling last year in the Shanghai Intermediate People’s Court has been selected by China’s Supreme People’s Court as one of the top 50 leading IP cases of 2015.
Kammok Hires Purple Orange Brand Communications
Kammok, producers of outdoor shelter and sleeping solutions for the modern adventurer, has partnered with Purple Orange Brand Communications as the company’s PR agency of record.
SmartEtailing Merges With Harvest Retail Marketing
SmartEtailing and Harvest Retail Marketing have merged to offer richer service offerings and enhancements to the bicycle industry.
Ugg Opens Walt Disney World Store
Ugg opened its new flagship store in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Beijing to Host First Annual World Winter Sports Expo
The Beijing Olympic City Development Association and International Data Group (IDG) will hold the 2016 World Winter Sports Expo (WWSE) at Beijing National Convention Center on Oct 19-22, 2016.
Pop Warner Eliminates Kickoffs
Pop Warner, the nation’s oldest youth football organization, announced that it will become the first national football organization to eliminate kickoffs.
Point 3 Reaches Partnership With New York Knicks
Point 3 Basketball has reached a partnership to outfit all participants for the 25th anniversary of Knicks Summer Basketball Camps.
Leatt Corp.’s New Cycling Helmets Spur Q1 Growth
Leatt Corporation reported initial shipments of its new BMX and high-speed cycling helmets to international customers helped spurred a 20 percent increase in first-quarter sales.
