Brooks To Enter China And Brazil
Brooks Running Company is expanding its global footprint in July 2017 with entry into China and Brazil, two of the largest running markets in the world.
L.L.Bean To Open Third Retail Store In Connecticut
L.L.Bean plans to open a store in New Haven, CT in the summer of 2018.
Dick’s Stores VP Joins Five Below
George Hill, most recently SVP retail operations at Dicks Sporting Goods, has joined Five Below Inc. as EVP of retail operations.
Raleigh Owner Accell Breaks Off Takeover Talks With Bidder Pon Holdings
Accell Group announced it will currently not continue the exploratory discussions with Pon Holdings offer to acquire the company.
Icebreaker Appoints CEO
Smith is currently general manager responsible for New Zealand and Australia for Icebreaker and will succeed Rob Fyfe as chief executive officer on June 1.
Big 5’s Q1 Profits Easily Top Guidance
Same store sales increased 7.9 percent for the first quarter of fiscal 2017, reflecting continued market share gains resulting from the closure of certain major competitors last year along with more favorable weather conditions than the prior year period.
HanesBrands Sees Q1 Earnings Improve, Launches Project Booster Initiative
HanesBrands reported earnings per share in the first quarter rose 12 percent in the first quarter excluding acquisition-related and integration charges while announcing that it launched a multiyear initiative to increase investment for growth, reduce costs, and drive cash flow.
Dick’s To Open Three New Stores In May
With the grand opening of these new stores in San Diego, CA, Lake City, FL and Bellingham, WA, Dick’s will have 694 locations in the country.
Iconix Sues Jay Z And New Era For Using Roc Nation Logo
The Iconix Brand Group filed a lawsuit against Jay Z, New Era, Lids and MLB for using the Roc Nation logo without their permission.
Trump Declares May National Physical Fitness And Sports Month
Continuing an annual tradition, the Trump Administration declared May National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. In a proclamation, President Donald Trump committed to “celebrating active lifestyles, promoting physical fitness, and tackling public health issues together by making healthier choices.”
Outdoor Retailer Parent Completes IPO
Emerald Expositions Events Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and Interbike, announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 15.5 million shares at a price to the public of $17.00 per share.
Dale Of Norway Appoints Rocky Mountain Sales Reps
The premium Norwegian sweater and weatherproof outerwear company named Scott and Heidi Godsil of SPG Group as the new sales representatives for CO, UT, WY and NM.
Dick’s Opens 36 Golf Galaxy Stores In Former Golfsmith Locations
Dick’s Sporting Goods, the owner and operator of Golf Galaxy, will open 36 new Golf Galaxy stores this weekend in former Golfsmith properties acquired by Dick’s.
New Balance To Sponsor London Marathon
New Balance will replace Adidas as the official shoe and kit sponsor of the Virgin Money London Marathon in a new long term agreement.
RYU Apparel Shows Revenue Gains In Q1
First quarter revenue of $467,003 compared with $259,727 in the same period in fiscal 2016.
