Author: SGB Media

Footwear and accessories brand Steve Madden on Tuesday announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately held BB Dakota, a California-based contemporary women’s apparel company.

Nation.Academy, which is developing 50 multisport facilities around the country over the next 10 years, on Tuesday announced it has entered into an exclusive retail relationship with athletic apparel dealer SquadLocker to provide Adidas equipment and merchandise.

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.

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 Inc. will open a new distribution center in Marshall County, MS, about 10 miles south of Memphis, TN, according to The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal.

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.

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 announced it is now offering its renovated flagship product line with improved performance, consumer experience and packaging across the Canadian provinces.

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited reported sales in July reached $812.2 million, up 3 percent from $787.1 million in July 2018.

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.

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.

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, 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.