Dick’s Sporting Goods announced that it will host its second-annual “National Signing Day” on October 16 to support the company’s hiring efforts for seasonal teammate positions nationwide.
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Sequential Brands Group Explores Strategic Options
Sequential Brands Group Inc., the parent of Avia, And1 and Gaiam, announced that Karen Murray, its CEO, has stepped down. The company has engaged Stifel to review strategic alternatives, including the sale of certain brands.
Topsports Raises $1 Billion In IPO
Topsports, the Chinese sportswear retailer, raised roughly $1 billion and achieved a market cap of $6.74 billion after pricing its shares at HK$8.50 (about $1.08) apiece in a Hong Kong IPO, according to Reuters.
Athleta Launches BOPIS
Gap Inc. brands Athleta and Banana Republic launched an in-store pick up service. Buy Online, Pick Up In Store, or “BOPIS,” is now available at all U.S. stores for both brands.
SportsEngine Partners With TrueSport To Launch Champion Coach Recognition Program
SportsEngine Inc., an NBC Sports Group company, and the leading provider of sport relationship management software, announced that it has partnered with, TrueSport, a positive youth sports movement powered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), to launch the Champion Coach Recognition Program.
The Ironman Group Appoints Ellen Newberg As Chief Marketing Officer
The Ironman Group, a Wanda Sports Group company, announced the addition of Ellen Newberg as the company’s new chief marketing officer.
RECALL: Fit For Life Resistance Bands
About 95,000 SPRI Resistance Bands-Ultra Heavy rubber resistance bands from Fit For Life are being recalled.
Bob’s Sports Chalet To Open Second Store
Bob’s Sports Chalet, one of Connecticut’s longest-standing snowboard and ski shops, will open a second location at 195 Main St. in Avon. The store currently operates a Bristol location.
Vans Strikes Deal For Brazilian Distribution
VF Corp. retained Arezzo & Co. to handle Vans’ suppliers, logistics, distribution, franchising, e-commerce and store expansion in Brazil.
Aisle Talk Week Of September 30
Top headlines from across the active lifestyle industry featured in SGB during the week of September 30, 2019.
Rally House To Open Two More Stores In Ohio This October
Rally House, a sports and local merchandise retailer, will be opening two new locations in Ohio this October.
Kering Eyewear, Safilo Renew Supply Agreement
Kering Eyewear and Safilo on Friday announced the renewal of their agreement for the manufacturing and supply of Gucci-branded products.
Sports Illustrated Makes Significant Staff Cuts Following Sale
TheMaven Inc., which earlier this year licensed the rights to Sports Illustrated’s print and digital publications, laid off as many as 40 staff members, or 25 percent of its staff, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Roc Nation Names Brett Yormark Co-CEO Of New Full-Service Agency
Roc Nation has named leading sports and entertainment executive, Brett Yormark, as co-CEO of Roc Nation Unified and president of business operations & strategy.
Pensole Design Academy Partners With Kenan Family Trust And Champs Sports
Pensole Design Academy, in partnership with Kenan Family Trust and Champs Sports, today announced the six-state launch of Pensole High School (PHS), a multidiscipline pre-college design program called Sneakerhead of State (S.O.S) for high school students.
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