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30 Sep Academy Sports Names J.K. Symancyk President and CEO

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Academy Sports + Outdoors named James Kevin (J.K.) Symancyk as president and CEO, effective Nov. 2, 2015. Symancyk, 43, joins Academy after several years serving...

30 Sep Fung Group Unveils Omnichannel Test Lab in Shanghai

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Fung Group unveiled a retail laboratory it has developed in Shanghai with IBM and the brand activation company Pico to accelerate experimentation with omnichannel techniques...

30 Sep Nike Won’t Renew Texas Contract Before Deadline

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Nike Inc. doesn't plan to renew its apparel contract with the University of Texas before its exclusive negotiating window closes on Oct. 1, according to...

29 Sep Nike and Under Armour both score on Wall Street

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Just do it? Or protect this house? Nike or Under Armour? Investors can't decide. It's like the end of "Trading Places" -- when someone asks if...

29 Sep Rihanna Wears Her Puma Creeper Sneakers After Concert In Brazil

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Over the weekend, Rihanna jetted to Rio de Janeiro to perform at the 30th anniversary Rock In Rio music festival. Katy Perry, Rod Stewart, Sam...

29 Sep Puma Appoints General Manager Accessories and Licensing

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Puma has appointed Daniela Molin to general manager accessories and licensing. She will take over this role from Philippe Le-Bretton, who will take on the...

29 Sep USATF to Share More Revenue With Athletes

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USATF (U.S.A. Track & Field) and its Athletes Advisory Committee (AAC) over the weekend agreed in principle on a USATF revenue distribution plan that will...

29 Sep Columbia Appoints SVP and Chief Human Resource Officer

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Columbia Sportswear Company appointed Richelle T. Luther to serve as senior vice president and chief human resource officer. Luther has served as the company’s deputy...

29 Sep Chaco’s OR Sale Raised More than $7,000 for OIWC

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Chaco donated over $7,000 to the Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition (OIWC). The donation came from sales of its classic flips on the first day of...

29 Sep Dick’s SG to Relocate Store in Dewitt, NY

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Dick's Sporting Goods plans to open a relocated store this week at Dewitt Commons in Dewitt, NY (3469 Erie Boulevard East). Dick's will be celebrating the...