The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced that Cliff Sifford, vice chairman and CEO at Shoe Carnival, had been selected to serve as its chairman.
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NICS Background Checks Decline In May
NICS Adjusted Background Checks were down 17.0 percent in May to 1.32 million from 1.6 million a year ago. The May 2021 figures were the second strongest for the month on record, surpassed only by May 2020, when 1.6 million background checks for a firearm sale were conducted.
Ironton High School Signs Partnership With Nike
Ironton High School in Pennsylvania established a new athletic partnership with Nike and BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands.
Authentic Brands Group Completes Acquisition Of Eddie Bauer
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), and SPARC Group (SPARC) completed the acquisition of Eddie Bauer.
Bass Pro’s White River Marine Group Buys Boat Manufacturer Hatteras Yachts
White River Marine Group, the fishing boat builder owned by Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, has acquired Hatteras Yachts and announced a major investment in the brand.
Hibbett Announces Expansion Of Stock Repurchase Authorization
Hibbett Sports Inc. announced an expansion of its 2015 Stock Repurchase Program.
Puma To Sponsor Boston 10K For Women
Puma has signed on as the official footwear and apparel partner of the Boston 10K for Women, presented by REI.
Hoka One One Strengthens Marketing Team With New Hires
Hoka One One hired Norma Delaney as vice president, global brand marketing and Erika Gabrielli as senior director, Hoka global integrated marketing.
PVH Corp. Announces Leadership Updates
PVH Corp. announced that Mike Shaffer, chief operating and financial officer, will be leaving in September to pursue other opportunities while Abel-Hodges will be stepping down in July as CEO of Calvin Klein.
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q1 Comps Climb 24 Percent
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc., which has reached an agreement to merge with Sportsman’s Warehouse, reported same-store sales in the first quarter ended May 1 jumped 24 percent with significant year-over-year profit gains. Said Jon Barker, Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO, “We continue to capitalize on elevated participation in outdoor activities.”
USWE Releases Hajker Daypacks In 18, 24 And 30L Sizing
USWE released its Hajker daypacks featuring the brand’s proprietary NDM four-point harness system, smart organization, multiple sizes, and capacity options. The Hajker Pro is made from a hybrid of Robic and Extreema nylon for durability and has an additional two-zippered water-resistant side pocket and a removable rolltop dry bag. The Hajker Series comes standard with […]
Rich Roll Joins Salomon As Running Ambassador
Ultra-endurance athlete, Rich Roll, has joined Salomon as a running ambassador. Roll became known in the ultra-endurance world after winning the EPIC5 Challenge in 2010—a race comprised of five Ironman-distance triathlons on five Hawaiin islands in under a week. He is an author of health and wellness books, including Voicing Change and Finding Ultra, and […]
A SUP Built For The Pandemic
For Body Glove, Nautica and Spyder licensee Surf 9 business is booming, especially for its rec- and family-friendly SUP line, headed by watersports division president Luke Hopkins who developed Body Glove and Nautica’s SUP lines.
TriggerPoint Launches Compact Grid Travel Foam Roller
TriggerPoint launched its Grid Travel foam roller. It’s a smaller, compact version of TriggerPoint’s original Grid Foam Roller with the same benefits to optimize mobility and recovery. The benefits and features of its original Grid 1.0 foam roller are offered in a compact size featuring a patented three-dimensional pattern that simulates a massage therapist’s hands. […]
Amazon’s Prime Day To Be Held June 21-22
Amazon said its Prime Day sales event will be held June 21 and 22.
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