HanesBrands Extends Long-Term Apparel Partnership With Penn State
HanesBrands and Penn State reported a multi-year extension of its apparel partnership, giving HBI exclusive rights in the mass retail channel.
Study: U.S. Fan Interest In Soccer Growing
A new data report on the state of U.S. soccer fandom from Sports Innovation Lab found that American interest in soccer has reached the average global interest level.
Fanatics Signs Retail Partnership Deal With England’s Barnsley F.C.
Fanatics signed a long-term multichannel retail partnership with Barnsley F.C., a professional football club based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England.
Fanatics To Acquire PointsBet’s U.S. Assets To Jumpstart Gambling Push
Fanatics has agreed to acquire the U.S. operations of PointsBet, marking a big leap into U.S. sports gambling for Fanatics. The deal is worth about $150 million in cash.
Puma Appoints New Managing Director For Puma India
Puma has appointed Karthik Balagopalan as the new managing director of Puma India, one of the company’s fastest-growing markets. Balagopalan most recently was Puma’s global director of retail and e-commerce. He replaces Abhishek Ganguly.
Von Maur’s Dry Goods Retail Brand To Open 11 Stores In 2023
Von Maur’s Dry Goods plans to open 11 additional locations in 2023, including the retailer’s first stores in Alabama, Arkansas and New York. The plan will expand the retailer’s footprint to 81 locations.
Revo Opens Flagship In Barcelona
Revo opened its first flagship store in Barcelona, Spain, located on Baixada de la Llibreteria, in the Gothic Quarter, one of the city’s highly trafficked districts.
Nike Opens First Nike Live Store In Portland, OR Metro Area
Nike opened its first Nike Live concept in the Portland, OR, metro area, marking its 50th Nike Live location.
Hayes Names New Distribution Partner For Italian Market
Hayes Bicycle Group, the distributor of several bike brands, reported a new partnership with AMG in the Italian territory, expanding the reach of the company’s performance cycling componentry to AMG’s dealer network.
OHM Fitness To Open 70 Texas Locations
OHM Fitness reported it would open 70 EMS fitness studios in the Texas Triangle through its newest franchise partner over the next few years, including 25 in Dallas Fort Worth, 20 in Austin and San Antonio and 25 in Houston, through its newest franchise partner over the next few years.
Hurley Parent Bluestar Alliance Names President For Scotch & Soda Brand
Bluestar Alliance, the New York-based owner of Hurley, Bebe and Tahari, hired Anthony Lucia as global president of the Scotch & Soda USA and Global Business Operations.
Allbirds’s Co-Founder Tim Brown Transitions To Non-Executive Role
Allbirds said in a regulatory filing that Tim Brown had transitioned from co-chief executive officer to co-founder and chief innovation officer, a non-executive role. The change in Brown’s position was effective May 4. The eco-footwear manufacturer also announced in a separate filing that it terminated 21 corporate jobs.
Thule Group CFO Announces Departure
Thule Group announced that Jonas Lindqvist, in agreement with the company, will leave his position as chief financial officer at Thule Group. He has held the position since 2020 and will remain in the role until a successor is in place. The recruitment process is underway.
The American Suppressor Association Hires VP Of Marketing
The American Suppressor Association hired Jessica Kallam as vice president of marketing, with over two decades of experience in the firearms industry.
Report: Under Armour May Exit Notre Dame License
Notre Dame’s exclusive negotiating window with apparel sponsor Under Armour has expired, potentially leading to a new brand sponsor for the University.
