Walmart-owned Sam’s Club plans to open more than 30 new stores in the U.S. over the next few years, marking its first expansion since 2017.
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Rapala VMC Makes North America Product Development Team Changes
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Saucony Celebrates Anniversary, Launches Endorphin Elite
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Olin Corp. Sees Winchester’s Q4 Ammo Profits Halved On Lower Sales
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RIA Report: Running Specialty Sees Solid Gains In 2022
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Pacsun Announces Leadership Transition
Pacsun reported a leadership transition in which Brie Olson, Pacsun president and Board member, will be appointed co-chief executive officer with Co-CEO Mike Relich, effective March 9, 2023. Alfred Chang will step down after 17 years with the company to join Fear of God, a Pacsun brand partner, as CEO.
Foot Locker Reports Executive Exit, Job Cuts, Sidestep Wind Down
Foot Locker, in a regulatory filing, announced that Andrew Gray, EVP, Global Lockers and Champs Sports, had left the company, effective January 23. The company decided to wind down its Sidestep banner in Europe and eliminate some corporate and support roles.
Vista Outdoor Resets Action Sports Platform
Vista Outdoor announced internally that the company had realigned its cycling, snow and powersports platform, according to a media statement attained by SGB Media.