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We’re proud to announce that Unrivaled Teamwear has signed an exclusive mass retail apparel partnership with Michigan State University, beginning January 1, 2026! As the world’s largest supplier of collegiate fanwear, Unrivaled Teamwear is honored to partner with the Spartans to expand their iconic brand with our national retail partners : https://lnkd.in/gzsMqab2 John Fryer | Tim George | Erika Austin
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Last weekend, we partnered with the University of Maryland to deliver a dynamic Champion pop-up experience for Maryland Day — UMD’s largest community outreach event. From exclusive Champion state pride apparel to a custom Patch Bar where guests could personalize their gear, the event was designed to celebrate Terrapin pride in style. 🎉🐢 Barnes & Noble College (BNC) and Lids U collaborated with Unrivaled Teamwear to create a unique retail experience that enhanced the campus-wide celebration and supported UMD. Whether it’s game day, orientation, or alumni weekend, Barnes & Noble College is ready to deliver curated merchandise, exclusive collaborations, and pop-up shops that reflect the unique identity of every campus we serve. Special thanks to Greg Berkowitz and the Maryland team, and University Book Center General Manager Doug Bunk and his campus store team. #CampusRetail #MarylandDay #UMD #TerrapinPride #PopUpShop #CustomMerchandise #CollegeRetail
Your Thursday read: Sunny Chang, Head Designer of Ebbets Field, met with Stephanie Tharpe for Forbes to discuss the brand's decades long commitment to honoring the legacy of the Negro Leagues and its iconic players. https://lnkd.in/eui9t75D
Congrats to the Lids Team on the launch of nearly two dozen new store experiences! #JustGettingStarted “Lids, a global sports retailer has launched a refreshed retail concept designed to elevate the shopping experience with a strong focus on personalization with a modernized layout, enhanced Custom Zone, and expanded selection of localized and exclusive products.” https://lnkd.in/eyN-iJB9
Join us in congratulating Melissa Hahn, CPA on her promotion to Chief Financial Officer of Ames Watson! Since joining as VP of Finance in 2023, Melissa has been a powerhouse in optimizing financial processes and providing strategic oversight of finance functions across our portfolio companies. As CFO, she will be responsible for Finance, Tax, Treasury Management, and Investor Relations, while continuing to support our company financial leaders. We’re excited for her leadership as we continue to grow and invest in amazing companies. Congratulations, Melissa! 🎉 Tom Ripley | Lawrence Berger https://lnkd.in/dYG_-ySc
Lids names new CFO 👏 The American sports retailer has revealed the promotion of Greg Cox to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Cox has worked in various finance roles during his 8 years with the company including Accounting Director, Senior Finance Director, VP Finance and most recently as SVP Finance. In his new role, he will oversee the company's finance, loss prevention, human resources, and information technology departments, with a particular focus on simplifying day-to-day operations through process improvements and advancing technological automation. Cox commented: "It's an exciting time at Lids, and I am honored to step into this role. We have a talented team and a strong business strategy. I look forward to continuing our efforts to improve operations and deliver exceptional results for both our customers and the organization." Bob Durda, Lids' President added: "Greg's deep understanding of Lids' operations and financial strategy, combined with his leadership experience, makes him uniquely suited to take on this critical role. His vision for simplifying and optimizing both customer-facing and internal processes will be key as we continue our focus on enhancing the customer experience and driving business efficiencies." #News #Finance #CFO #Sports #Retail #Leadership
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Ahead of Sunday's final matchup, Lids released its annual list of the brand's best-selling jerseys by state. Any surprises?
The Lids Foundation continues to have direct, positive impact on children and their communities through a variety of initiatives, including having donated a total of $1 million to Our Military Kids during their multiyear partnership.
The Lids Foundation is proud to partner with Our Military Kids for the 13th year! As Our Military Kids celebrates 20 years of military family support, the Lids Foundation crosses the $1 million donation mark to cumulatively fund 3,300 OMK activity grants. We are proud to be able to support OMK on making an impact on our Military Youth. Our Military Kids is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community. To learn more about Our Military Kids you can go to www.ourmilitarykids.org #lidsgives
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We are devastated by the impact the Los Angeles wildfires are having on the city, its surrounding communities, and our local employees. To support those who have been impacted, we have collaborated with our LA-area team and league partners on “LA Strong” merchandise, with all proceeds benefitting the American Red Cross and the LA Fire Department Foundation, who are working tirelessly to help those in need. Additionally, we have joined forces with the 12 professional sports teams to support local relief events taking place later this week at BMO, Dodger, and SoFi Stadiums by donating $3 million worth of Fanatics merchandise to Angelenos who have been evacuated from their homes. If you, your family, or neighbors are members of the impacted communities, you can attend one of these events to receive support. Additional details will be provided by the sports teams later this week via local news outlets. In the meantime, watch the clip below to learn more about how we are working to support the community during this difficult time. #onefanatics