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Dorel Industries Inc. Suspends Dividend Amid Tariff Pressures
Dorel Industries Inc. announced that the impact of increased U.S. imposed tariffs as well as a review of the preliminary third quarter results have prompted Dorel’s Board of Directors to suspend its dividend.

Kathmandu To Acquire Rip Curl For $236 Million
New Zealand-based Outdoor retailer Kathmandu Holdings Ltd. has agreed to acquire Australian surf brand Rip Curl for A$350 million (US$236 million).
Ross Dress for Less to Open Store in Kearney, NE
Ross Dress for Less will open a new store in Kearney, NE, on October 12. With this new opening, Ross will operate five stores in Nebraska and a total of 1,543 locations.
Topgolf Opens Newest Venue In Greater Richmond
Topgolf Entertainment Group will open its latest location in the Richmond, VA, area Friday, October 4. The new, three-level, 55,000-square-foot venue is the company’s 57th location worldwide.
Ski Haus Acquires Summit Ski And Snowboard
Ski Haus has opened its third store in Framingham, MA, with the acquisition of Summit Ski and Snowboard. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Why Dick’s Unloaded Eight Field & Stream Locales
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. on Monday took another important step in the ongoing “strategic review of its hunt business” by selling eight Field & Stream stores to Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. for $28 million. SGB looks at how the deal affects each company.
Head/Tyrolia Appoints Finn Eriksen As Marketing Coordinator
Head/Tyrolia has appointed Finn Eriksen to its U.S. marketing team as marketing coordinator.
NPD: Sport Leisure Expected To Drive U.S. Footwear Sales Growth Through 2021
Footwear sales in the U.S. are forecasted to increase through 2021 on account of strong growth in the sport leisure category, according to The Future of Footwear, a new report from The NPD Group forecasting growth and declines across key categories.
Tilly’s Inc. Appoints Chief Merchandising Officer & CFO
Tilly’s Inc. announced Monday that Tricia D. Smith has been appointed to serve as the company’s executive vice president, chief merchandising officer, effective September 30.
Clarus Creates Performance Sports Division, Appoints Taylor West As GM
Clarus Corp. announced Monday it has created a performance sports division to accelerate the development of sport-enhancing products like skincare, supplements, nutrition and other personal health products for performance-driven athletes. Clarus appointed Taylor West as general manager.
Asics, IAAF Announce 10-Year Partnership Renewal From 2020-2029
Asics and the IAAF announced Monday the renewal of their partnership and Asics’ commitment to the world of athletics with the signing yesterday of a new 10-year agreement as an official IAAF partner.

Sportsman’s Warehouse To Acquire 8 Field & Stream Stores From Dick’s
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. announced Monday that it has entered into agreements with Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. to acquire eight Field & Stream locations for $28 million.
Dick’s Ed Stack’s New Book To Hit Shelves In October
Ed Stack, Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO who has earned acclaim for his company’s controversial stance on gun control, has written a new book, “It’s How We Play The Game: Build a Business. Take a Stand. Make a Difference.”
Ikon Pass Will Increase In Price On October 17
The Ikon Pass, with its latest addition of Arapahoe Basin in Colorado and Zermatt in Switzerland, will increase in price on October 17, 2019.