KJK Sports on Tuesday announced the completion of the purchase of Baltic Bicycle Trade UAB, the parent company of Baltik Vairas UAB, based in Šiauliai, Lithuania.
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Kohl’s Introduces Customers To Emerging Brands With Curated By Kohl’s
Kohl’s on Tuesday announced the introduction of Curated by Kohl’s, a new selection of products from emerging brands available in more than 50 Kohl’s stores and Kohls.com beginning mid-October 2019.
Nike To Open Distribution Center In North Mississippi
Nike Inc. will open a new distribution center in Marshall County, MS, about 10 miles south of Memphis, TN, according to The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal.
Express Inc. Appoints Chief Merchandising Officer & Chief Marketing Officer
Apparel retailer Express Inc. announced that the company has appointed two officers to key roles in the organization. Malissa Akay has been named executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, and Sara Tervo has been named executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
Hollywood Racks Expands Partnership With HLC To Grow In Canada
Bicycle rack manufacturer Hollywood Racks has announced the expansion of its partnership with HLC to distribute the full Hollywood Racks product line to the Canadian market.
Nuun Expands Availability Of Nuun Sport Into Canada
Nuun announced it is now offering its renovated flagship product line with improved performance, consumer experience and packaging across the Canadian provinces.
Nike Accelerates Pursuit Of $50 Billion
As Nike Inc. pursues its goal of $50 billion in annual revenue by 2022, the company is targeting both organic and acquisition growth. In the past week, the Beaverton, OR-based sports footwear and apparel giant hit milestones along each of those paths.
Yue Yuen Sales Up In July
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited reported sales in July reached $812.2 million, up 3 percent from $787.1 million in July 2018.
NOLS Announces New Trustees
NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) on Monday announced the appointments of five new members to its board of trustees: John Babcock, Jimmy Chin, José González, Annie Morita and George Phipps.
Registration Opens For 8th Biennial Grassroots Advocacy Conference
Winter Wildlands Alliance, host of the biennial Grassroots Advocacy Conference, has officially opened registration for the event. Held in Boise, ID, on October 24 to the 27, the theme of the conference is Growing Equity in Public Lands.
National Football League And Sportradar Broaden Partnership
The National Football League (NFL) and Sportradar, a provider of sports data and content, on Monday announced an expansion of their existing partnership, which will license the distribution of NFL official league data and content to more fans around the world.
Steve Madden Completes Acquisition Of Greats
Steve Madden, a designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, on Monday announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately held Greats Brand Inc., a digitally native footwear brand specializing in premium sneakers made in Italy.
NBA Experience Opens At Walt Disney World Resort
The NBA Experience opened Monday morning at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger unveiled the first-of-its-kind destination; he was joined onstage by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and several current and former NBA and WNBA players.
July M&A Roundup: Vail Resorts, Vista Outdoor Make Market-Shifting Moves
July was a busy month for M&A in the active lifestyle space, with a number of companies either acquiring growth in hopes of expanding their empires or shedding assets to rightsize their portfolios. This month’s M&A Roundup breaks down recent deals from Vail Resorts, Vista Outdoor and others.
BlackRock LTPC Makes Strategic Investment In Authentic Brands Group
BlackRock Inc. announced that entities affiliated with its Long Term Private Capital (LTPC) fund have made a strategic investment in Authentic Brands Group (ABG), whose active lifestyle portfolio includes Volcom, Spyder, Shaquille O’Neal, Prince and more.