Olympia Sports Intellectual Property Sold At Auction
The intellectual property and related assets of Olympia Sports, including the trademarks for Olympia Sports, Clever Training and Surf Outfitter, were sold for $180,000 to 54 Glen Cove Realty, LLC at an auction run by Hilco Streambank.
Fleet Feet Franchisee Opens Sixth Store In Washington State
Fleet Feet opened a store in Richland, WA, operated by Julie and Wade Pannell, who own five Fleet Feet stores in Washington state, including Bonney Lake, Spokane, Spokane North, Spokane Valley, and Tacoma.
Hang Ten Brand Heads Back To European Market With New Partner
Hang Ten is back on the European licensing scene, having appointed Plus Licens as its European licensing agent.
The RealReal Announces Layoffs, Store Closings
In a regulatory filing, the RealReal, the luxury consignment website, said it plans to lay off seven percent of its workers and close two flagship stores, two neighborhood stores and two consignment offices as part of a cost-savings plan.
UNC Charlotte Re-Ups With Nike And BSN Sports
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC) extended its partnership with Nike and BSN Sports. BSN Sports remains the official apparel and equipment provider to the 49ers’ athletic program while outfitting the University’s athletes, coaches and staff in Nike product.
The Lycra Company Appoints Chief Legal Officer
The Lycra Company hired Cathy Spicer as chief legal officer, having, most recently, worked as chief legal officer and corporate secretary of Tailored Brands, Inc., which includes retailers Men’s Warehouse and Jos. A. Bank.
Gymshark Names Creative Director, Lifting
Gymshark hired fitness influencer and bodybuilder David Laid as creative director for the company’s lifting category.
SportChek Sees Slight Q4 Sales Decline, Helly Hansen Climbs Double-Digits
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd. reported same-store sales at its SportChek segment were down 1.7 percent in the fourth quarter while revenues of Helly Hansen grew 20.6 percent.
Outdoor Research Promotes Three Team Leaders To Senior Positions
Outdoor Research promoted Katarzyna Schoewe to vice president Design and Product Innovation, Chris King to vice president Brand Creative and Alex Lauver to senior director of Materials Innovation and Sustainability.
January U.S. Retail Sales Rebound; Sporting Goods Up 6.9 Percent
U.S. retail sales jumped a seasonally adjusted 3 percent in January from December, the largest monthly increase in nearly two years after declines in the final two months of last year, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Fleet Feet Store Opens In Harrisburg
Fleet Feet opened its second location in central Pennsylvania this past week in Harrisburg, PA.
Neiman Marcus Undergoes Layoffs, Realigns Leadership Team
Neiman Marcus Group reported that it plans to lay off about five percent of its employees, or around 500 employees, as “part of a strategic realignment” while making changes to its leadership team.
Bass Pro Ramps Up Expansion With Plans For Three Openings
Bass Pro Shops reported plans to open three stores in Spring, TX; Niles, OH; and Clifton Park, NY.
Alo Yoga To Open First Store In Philadelphia
Alo Yoga, the Los Angeles-based athleisure brand, is opening a store at 1608 Walnut Street in Philadelphia.
Snipes And DJ Khaled Partner On New Concept Store
Snipes has partnered with rapper DJ Khaled on a new concept store—We The Best Snipes—located on Collins Avenue in Miami, FL
