Breakthrough partnership will support the IOC and the Olympic Movement achieve Olympic Agenda 2020 vision in a new digital era
Davos, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) today (19 January 2017 ) jointly announced a long-term partnership through 2028. Joining The Olympic Partner (TOP) worldwide sponsorship programme,…
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The 2016 Meijer LPGA Classic received the Gold Driver – Dave Goff Series Award by the LPGA and Tournament Owners Association
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Jan-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second consecutive year, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give was recognized as the “Best Tournament” on the LPGA Tour.
The 2016 Meijer LPGA Classic,…
JCPenney and NIKE partner to create Nike brand shops in over 600 JCPenney stores
PLANO, Texas, 2017-Jan-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — From athletes to fashion enthusiasts, activewear continues to score big with shoppers, which is why JCPenney [NYSE: JCP] and NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) have teamed up to create inspiring Nike brand shop environments in over…
PVH Corp. announces three-time PGA Tour winner Scott Piercy and 2015 PGA Tour champion David Lingmerth as brand ambassadors for IZOD Golf brand
NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH] announced today (Jan. 12, 2017) agreements in principle for multi-year marketing partnerships for its IZOD Golf brand with three-time PGA Tour winner Scott…
IRVINE, Calif., 2017-Jan-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., the global leader in Bluetooth innovation for the motorsports, action sports and outdoor sports lifestyles, has announced today the release of the RideConnected App. The RideConnected App for motorcycle riding will connect multiple riders across the globe through their Sena Bluetooth headsets. Riders may now…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., 2017-Jan-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Entertainment and lifestyle retailer HSN is gearing up to launch Warrior by Danica Patrick, a functional, yet highly fashionable and edgy athleisure line created by the professional race car driver, model and advertising spokeswoman, on January 4th.
While she’s used to a fast-paced lifestyle on the track, Danica…
MONTREAL, Quebec, 2017-Jan-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Best Buy and Hockey Québec are joining forces for the tenth edition of the Best Buy Cup. This event, which brings together nearly 200 Atom and Peewee hockey teams, is the biggest open-air hockey tournament for these young players to take part in, giving them the opportunity…
PETALUMA, Calif., 2017-Jan-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Athleta is starting 2017 with the launch of a Power of She campaign showcasing the power of women coming together to create social impact through a foundation of health and wellness.
The new campaign builds on the Power of She platform the brand launched in April 2016. The Power of She brings to life the…
Debenhams launches Nine by Savannah Miller ‘Athleisure’ range
London, 2016-Dec-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Introducing Debenhams first ‘Athleisure’ range, January 2017 sees the launch of the Nine by Savannah Miller ‘Athleisure’ range available exclusively at Debenhams.
Taking inspiration from classic ballet shapes and colour palettes the Nine by Savannah Miller collection celebrates Savannah’s bohemian style. From…
Gossau, Switzerland, 2016-Dec-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros Ostschweiz zieht mit einem neuen Format ins Kesselhaus Winterthur ein. Die Eröffnung der „Bike World“ von SportXX soll im Frühling 2017 erfolgen.
Velobegeisterte aus Winterthur und Umgebung profitieren demnächst von einem neuen Angebot. Mit der „Bike World“ im Kesselhaus an der Zürcherstrasse 1 in Winterthur baut…
Delaware North Sportservice appoints Richard Schneider as chief operating officer
BUFFALO, N.Y., 2016-Dec-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Richard Schneider has been named chief operating officer (COO) of Delaware North Sportservice.
Schneider will report to Delaware North Sportservice President Carlos Bernal and will continue to be based at Delaware North’s global headquarters in Buffalo, N.Y. Schneider will…
2016 College Football Playoff Semifinal: Alabama and Washington at The 49th annual Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Dec. 31, Georgia Dome
ATLANTA, 2016-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide and the No. 4 Washington Huskies are set to meet in the 2016 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
The 49th annual…
Third party data shows 54% of NFL fans use a second screen while Homegating, 70% of NFL fans would rather Homegate than Tailgate
ATLANTA, 2016-Dec-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — First there was Tailgating, then there was Homegating, now Popeyes is recognizing the trend of Socialgating, the ever-increasing presence of that second screen wherever football fans are…
Dunkin’ Donuts becomes the official U.S. coffee, donut and breakfast sandwich of the National Hockey League
Multi-year deal marks Dunkin’ Donuts’ first national sports league partnership and will make Dunkin’ Donuts the official U.S. coffee, donut and breakfast sandwich of the NHL
New York Rangers Captain Ryan McDonagh and Boston Bruins Center David Backes will…
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands,, 2016-Dec-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — The next edition of the popular SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme has been launched. The five-a-side school football competition is open to young boys and girls from across Ireland and places an emphasis on fun and inclusivity.
SPAR and the FAI are looking to trump last…
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced today (November 28, 2016) the acquisition of GameChanger Media as a new part of its DICK’S Team Sports HQ suite of digital youth sports offerings. GameChanger is a live scoring app that delivers data-driven coaching insights, live play-by-play updates and instant game…
Dexter Fowler, Jennie Finch, Isaiah Thomas and others have joined the sporting goods retailer to support the sale of green laces with two dollars from every purchase going to The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s Sports Matter program
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods, a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer, announced today (November…
DICK’S Team Sports HQ technology platform now available to 3.4 million Little League® participants, volunteers and families through affiliated leagues and districts
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced today (November 17, 2016) an agreement in principle with its DICK’S Team Sports HQ all-in-one youth sports services digital platform and Little…
Special Appearance Friday by Christine Michael
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its 11th store in Washington and 679th store nationwide at Northgate North in Seattle, WA (328 NE Northgate Way) starting on December 2.
The Northgate location…
Special Appearance Saturday by Brad Miller
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its 47th store in California and 678th store nationwide at Laguna Gateway in Elk Grove, CA (8127 Laguna Blvd) starting on December 2.
The Elk Grove…
Special Appearance Saturday by Darren Woodson
PITTSBURGH, 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will celebrate the Grand Opening of its 32nd store in Texas and 677th store nationwide at Sunland Plaza in West El Paso, Texas (801 Sunland Park Drive) starting on December…
Carolina Panthers’ Andrew Norwell and Harris Teeter debut “Hog Mollie” signature sub sandwich
Norwell to Sign Autographs, Sample Signature Sub Sandwich, Introduce Fans to Must-Have Meal for Lunch
Matthews, N.C., 2016-Nov-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —
Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Where: Morrocroft Village Harris Teeter - 6701 Morrison Boulevard, Charlotte, N.C. 28211
Interviews are available. Live shots…
ShopRite Receives Prestigious Commissioner’s Award from the LPGA
Naples, FL, 2016-Nov-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The LPGA awarded ShopRite with the distinguished Commissioner’s Award during the tour’s season-ending Rolex Awards banquet on Thursday night in Naples, Fla. In 2016, ShopRite celebrated its 25th year as a supporter of the LPGA and the ShopRite LPGA Classic…
COLUMBUS, Ohio, 2016-Nov-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — EXPRESS, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR) congratulates EXPRESS Men's Brand Ambassador Kris Bryant, third baseman of the Chicago Cubs, for being named Major League Baseball National League Most Valuable Player 2016.
During the 2016 season, Bryant continued to rise as one of the most sought after players in the game, delivering…
Rakuten becomes main sponsor of FC Barcelona from the 2017-2018 season
Rakuten will appear on the front of the team jersey and become the Global Innovation and Entertainment Partner for the next four seasons, starting July 1, 2017
Tokyo, 2016-Nov-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rakuten, Inc. (TSE: 4755) today (November 16, 2016) announced it has agreed to…
ALBANY, N.Y., 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CommerceHub (Nasdaq:CHUBA) (Nasdaq:CHUBK), a leading distributed commerce network for retailers and brands, today ( Nov. 07, 2016) announced that DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) has deployed CommerceHub's unified e-commerce platform to drive omni-channel growth on DSG.com and key subsidiaries, including Golf Galaxy and Field & Stream. The partnership is…
NEWARK, N.J., 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center and Wawa, Inc. today (November 1, 2016) announced a multi-year agreement naming Wawa a proud partner and the Official Breakfast Sandwich of the three-time Stanley Cup Champion hockey club and world-renowned arena in Newark, N.J. As part of the partnership, Wawa…
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2016-Nov-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Street basketball is a very popular sport in Slovenia and the Slovenian Championships is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar. Showing its support of this well-liked event, SPAR Slovenia sponsored this year’s Championships, which was held in several locations across the country.
Around 1,600 players and…
Croix Cedex, France, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The 2016/2017 edition of the initiative launched by Italian Federation of Athletics, in partnership with Auchan and Simply, dedicated to students and their families, was presented to the Ministry of Education, University and Research.
Sport and education are ready for the relay
"Athletics Generation" is a school project…
NEW YORK, 2016-Oct-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQBG) ("Sequential" or the "Company") announced today (Oct. 26, 2016) that it has entered into a long-term agreement with Guirenniao Co., Ltd. ("GRN") to bring the AND1® basketball brand to China.
Under the new agreement, GRN will work closely with the Company to develop and…