The NPD Group (NPD) and Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) announced the signing of a definitive agreement to merge the two companies. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022.
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Nike To Open Technology Center In Atlanta
Nike plans to open a technology center in Atlanta in a major expansion in the area, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
The Buckle’s Comps Drop 10 Percent In March
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended April 2, 2022, decreased 9.7 percent.
Inov-8 Launches Updated Road To Trail Running Shoe
Inov-8 launched its first road to trail running shoe, the ParkClaw G 280, with infused Graphene in the rubber outsole and foam cushioned midsole, for more grip and greater bounce. Inov-8 Founder Wayne Edy said: “This shoe is all about giving runners adventure from their door, allowing them to turn off the road, escape the […]
Levi Strauss’ Q1 Revenues Climb 22 Percent
Levi Strauss & Co. reported profits on an adjusted basis grew 34.9 percent in the first quarter ended February 27 as sales ran up 22 percent. Both earnings and sales topped Wall Street targets.
VillaSport Announces Axiom Fitness Acquisition
VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa, based in San Rafael, CA, announced its acquisition of Axiom Fitness, a four-club fitness chain in Boise, ID.
Wahoo And The Ironman Group Announce Multi-Year Partnership
Wahoo, a fitness technology company, and The Ironman Group, announced a multi-year company-wide deal that makes Wahoo an official technical partner for all brands under The Ironman Group portfolio, including Ironman, Ironman 70.3, Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series, Epic Series, Haute Route, and UTMB World Series. The deal provides all working within the Ironman brands […]
Golftec Opens In Las Vegas
Golftec opened an instruction and club fitting center in Las Vegas, NV.
Nocs Provisions Introduces Pro Issue Waterproof Binoculars
Nocs Provisions, maker of outdoor binoculars and monoculars, introduces its Pro Issue Waterproof Binoculars, the latest in its growing line. Available in 8×42 and 10×42 models and offering a wide field of vision, the Pro Issue Waterproof binoculars convey the build and feel of Nocs’ original Standard Issue binoculars yet are built around optics that […]
Zappos.com Appoints CEO
Zappos.com announced the promotion of Scott Schaefer to CEO effective immediately. Schaefer, a long-tenured leader in the company, has been acting CEO since December 2021.
Ames Watson Leads Funding Round Investment In Margaux
Private equity holding company Ames Watson announced a leading Class B funding round investment in Margaux, a women’s footwear brand. Margaux is the latest in a series of investments and acquisitions for Ames’ growing portfolio of properties which includes Lids, Fanatics Lids College and South Moon Under.
IFit Withdraws IPO Following Postponement In October
According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, NordicTrack, owner of IFit Health & Fitness, Inc., scrapped its plans for an already-postponed initial public offering
Blaser Group Names Director of Shotgun Programs
Blaser Group has hired Joshua McBrayer as Director of Shotgun Programs for North America.
A Cleaner Vision For Footwear Manufacturing With Ortholite’s GM and VP, Ortholite Cirql
— Sponsored content — OrthoLite unveiled a new sustainable midsole innovation in March called Cirql, which is the first EVA plastic-free, recyclable, biodegradable, and industrially compostable foam with an end of life solution. General Manager and Vice President of Cirql, Matt Smith, outlines the new business unit and when the industry can expect to see the product in […]
Merrell Launches Takeback And Resale Program
Merrell is launching a multinational product takeback and resale program called Merrell ReTread. The program, which launches in April in the US and Canada in a partnership with ReCircled, allows consumers to give back Merrell footwear.
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