Spanning 6,430 square feet, the new store is situated at 1001 Robson Street, previously occupied by a Roots store at the corner of Burrard and Robson streets. The store will open on July 26, replacing Arc’teryx’s flagship at 813 Burrard Street.
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Amazon Warehouse Employee Charged with Stealing $225K Worth of Workboots and Sneakers
Between November 12, 2022 and June 9, 2023, Asraf Mohamed allegedly created 1,838 unique accounts with Zappos.com, an Amazon subsidiary, using the information of new workers through an Amazon program called Zappos at Work. The program was designed to provide employees with a free pair of work boots or sneakers to be worn on the job. The footwear brands stolen included Timberland, Dr. Martens, Wolverine, Carhartt, New Balance, and Brooks.
World Surf League Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
Nicole Metzger most recently served as the chief sales and partnerships officer for the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Before that she served as the chief revenue officer at JMI Sports/Clemson University, where she expanded multimedia rights and launched the Clemson Campus Digital Network.
Former TAG Buying Group Owner Trevor Swangard Passes Away
Trevor Swangard, who was the former president and a co-owner of the Team Athletic Goods (TAG) buying group, passed away on June 27 at age 85.
Consumer Sentiment Inches Up in July; Low Levels of Optimism Persist
The University of Michigan’s preliminary index of consumer sentiment edged up to 61.8 in July from 60.7 in June; however, consumer sentiment has declined by 6.9 percent (4.6 points) compared to the same time last year and is down 16 percent from December.
Chaparral and Robalo Parent MPX Sees Q2 Revenue Declines Moderate; Profit Falls
Second-quarter sales were down 3 percent year-over-year, but shipments and sales grew sequentially again in the quarter and are now said to be solidly above the lows of the second half of 2024.
Foot Locker and Dick’s Sporting Goods Extend Antitrust Review Period for Merger
Foot Locker Inc. announced in a regulatory filing that Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. has voluntarily withdrawn its pre-merger notification and report form under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act as part of its plans to acquire Foot Locker. The withdrawal, made on July 23, is intended to provide the Federal Trade Commission with additional time to review the proposed transaction.
Brunswick Corp. Ekes Out Revenue Bump Despite Continued Boat Group Weakness
The owner of the Boston Whaler, Lund, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Harris Pontoons, Princecraft, and Quicksilver boat brands, and the Mercury Marine, Mercury Racing, MerCruiser, and Flite marine propulsion brands, said second quarter sales were slightly above the year-ago quarter
REI Sets Opening for Durango, Colorado Store
The 22,000-square-foot space will be the retail chain’s 11th store in Colorado. The store will open on July 25 for a soft opening, with an official opening on August 22.
Dick’s House of Sport to Open First Store in California in Fall 2025
With a scheduled opening on October 17, the Glendale, CA store will reportedly feature a rock wall, golf hitting bays and cages for practicing baseball, softball and other sports, as well as an outdoor field and track.
Nordstrom Rack to Open Five New Stores Across Five States in 2026
Nordstrom plans to open five Nordstrom Rack locations in 2026 in Mansfield, MA; Canton, OH; Williamsburg, VA; Elmwood, LA; and Deptford, NJ.
Conquer Padel Inks First Official Padel Franchise Deal in the U.S.
The franchise agreement with the Baker family, who previously operated 24 Planet Fitness locations across the Midwest, includes plans to open 50 Conquer Padel clubs nationwide. The first four locations are slated for the Northeast, with site selection underway by Conquer Padel’s real estate team.
Christensen Arms Appoints President
Matt Fleming most recently served as president and CEO of MidwayUSA. Under his leadership, Christensen Arms is expected to strengthen its brand, elevate its dealer programs and continue to drive innovation in firearm manufacturing.
PGA Tour Superstore To Open First St. Louis Location
The new store in Manchester, a suburb of St. Louis, will open on September. The 35,000-square-foot retail location is the company’s first in Missouri.
Astral Expands U.S. Regional Indie Sales Team
“As Astral continues to expand into the broader outdoor market, it becomes more and more crucial to invest in the strength and reach of our on-the-ground sales team,” —Christian Mason, Director, B2B Sales, Astral
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