Foot Locker CFO To Retire
SGB UpdatesFoot Locker Inc. announced the planned retirement of Lauren Peters, Foot Locker's executive vice president and chief financial officer, with an expected effective date in April 2021. (Read More)
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Nike Lobbying Against Xinjiang Forced Labor Bill
SGB UpdatesNike is among the major companies and business groups lobbying Congress to weaken a bill that would ban imported goods made with forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region, according to a report in the New York Times. (Read More)
Under Armour Launches Steph Curry Brand
SGB UpdatesUnder Armour on Monday launched the Curry Brand with NBA star Stephen Curry in a move being compared to Nike's launch of the Jordan sub-brand in 1997. (Read More)
Recall: Santa Cruz Bicycles
SGB UpdatesAbout 2,900 bikes from Santa Cruz Bicycles sold in the U.S. are being recalled. The recall involves the Nomad 4a Aluminum model. (Read More)
National Sales Manager, Head/Tyrolia USA, To Retire
SGB UpdatesHead/Tyrolia USA announces the retirement of Mike Poole, national sales manager, Rental Products, effective January 15, 2021. (Read More)
Adobe Sees Online Sales Climb 22 Percent On Black Friday
SGB UpdatesSpending online on Black Friday this year surged 21.6 percent to hit a new record, according to data from Adobe Analytics. (Read More)
Sensormatic Solutions Sees In-Store Traffic Tumble On Black Friday
SGB UpdatesSensormatic Solutions, which employs cameras to measure in-store retail foot traffic, reported shopper visits resulted in a 52.1 percent decline in traffic on Black Friday, November 27, compared to 2019. (Read More)
Tony Hsieh Dies From Injuries Sustained In House Fire
SGB UpdatesTony Hsieh, the visionary behind Zappos, died Friday at the age of 46. (Read More)
National Shoe Retailers Association Appoints President
SGB UpdatesThe National Shoe Retailers Association announced Mark Denkler as its new president effective January 1, 2021, to replace retiring president Chuck Schuyler who, in mid-November, announced his retirement after 15 years. (Read More)
Keds Appoints VP Of Product
SGB UpdatesKeds has appointed Jennifer Lynch, formerly at New Balance, as VP of product. (Read More)
Dick’s SG To Test New Outdoor Concept
SGB UpdatesDick's Sporting Goods confirmed it will be testing a new outdoor-themed concept called Public Lands with two locations scheduled to open in former Field & Stream stores in 2021. (Read More)
RunSignup Survey Forecasts A Hybrid Race Approach To 2021
SGB UpdatesRunSignup released the results of its survey of the endurance industry indicating that both virtual and in-person races are expected to be important in 2021. (Read More)
Gap Appoints Chief Growth Officer
SGB UpdatesGap Inc. appointed Asheesh Saksena as its chief growth officer, a newly created position with a focus on ramping up the expansion of Old Navy and Athleta. He joins Gap Inc. in January 2021. (Read More)
San Diego’s A&B Sporting Goods To Close
SGB UpdatesA&B Sporting Goods in the North Park section of San Diego is closing after 79 years in business. (Read More)
Coros Wearables To Sponsor Eliud Kipchoge And NN Running Team
SGB UpdatesCoros has added Eliud Kipchoge as its newest pro athlete ambassador and will become the official GPS Watch partner of the NN Running Team, which includes Kipchoge. (Read More)
L.L.Bean And The National Wildlife Federation Create Program To Get Kids Outside
PR Partner Press ReleaseL.L.Bean and the National Wildlife Federation created a program for kids called “The Green Hour” featuring seasonal activities they can do to spend more time outside. With COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, parents and kids are... (Read More)
Sturm, Ruger Completes Acquisition Of Marlin Assets
SGB UpdatesSturm, Ruger & Company Inc. announced the closing of its acquisition of substantially all of the Marlin Firearms assets. (Read More)
Report: Adidas Retains JPMorgan To Help Find Reebok Buyer
SGB UpdatesAdidas has retained JPMorgan Chase to assist with a potential sale of its Reebok brand, according to The New York Times. (Read More)
Coterie Appoints VP Of Events
SGB UpdatesCoterie announced the appointment of Courtney Bradarich as VP of Events. She joins Coterie with over 15 years of fashion trade experience bringing a specialized background in contemporary and advanced contemporary markets and expertise in strategizing upmarket plans with omnichannel solutions. (Read More)
Slinger Bag Continues Global Expansion With India Deal
SGB UpdatesSlinger Bag announced a five-year distribution agreement to cover the Indian market with Racquets4U, a fast-growing racquets specialist e-tailer in India. (Read More)