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Champion introduces footwear

Champion is best known for their sweatpants and hoodies, but now they are branching out into the footwear market. The 100-year-old brand has built a strong reputation for itself, and after all these years of being a go-to for sportswear, footwear was obviously the next logical step. The brand has released some new high-top kicks that have that...

Retail

Champion opens women’s pop-up store at Selfridges

American sportswear brand Champion has opened a women’s pop-up store at Selfridges, the famous department store in London. The space, which opened on August 13 and is set to run for four weeks, offers pieces from Champion’s Autumn/Winter 2018 collection. Located at Selfridges’ Designer Studio on the third floor, Champion’s pop-up store includes...

Retail

Streetwear label Champion arrives on La Brea

Champion just arrived at a new location in Los Angeles. As the streetwear label has made a comeback recently, the brand has officially opened its first U.S. store. The location was chosen due to the city's reputation with established brands. The label has been gaining popularity recently through digital media as well as brand presence. The new...

Fashion

Cool Todd Snyder Sweater Recalled For Fire Risk

New York-based Todd Snyder has announced a voluntary recall of about 2,140 Todd Snyder + Champion brand sweatshirts in the U.S. and Canada due to a potential fire risk. The garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a burn risk to users. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recall includes Todd...

Report

HanesBrands' Champion Europe acquisition in final stages

HanesBrands has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Champion Europe, which owns the trademark for the Champion brand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “This acquisition coupled with the recent purchase of the Champion business from our licensee in Japan will unite the Champion brand globally and will give us a powerful...

Fashion

Champion launching women's clothing line with Todd Snyder

Champion is going after a piece of the luxury market pie. The sportswear company has tapped Todd Snyder to create a version of his Todd Snyder + Champion men's collection for women. The first women's product will be offered for spring 2016, and it will be a sexier more feminine take on the men's line. Called the Boyfriend Collection, the line...