JD Sports Agrees To Acquire The Finish Line

The Finish Line, Inc. announced that it has entered into a merger agreement providing for JD Sports Fashion Plc (JD.L) to acquire 100 percent of the issued and outstanding Finish Line shares at a price of $13.50 per share in cash representing an aggregate deal value of approximately $558 million.

Navajo Incorporated Acquires Maxx HD Sunglasses

Navajo Incorporated, a provider of eyewear with the Piranha brand, announced that they have acquired Maxx HD Sunglasses, a Colorado-based national distributor of sports, motorsports and NCAA-licensed sunglasses.

Nike Eyes North American Comeback

Aided by a strong response to new launches such as Nike React and Airmax 270, continued momentum in online sales and early success in pushing for further differentiation at its retail partners, Nike Inc. said its North America business is poised to return to growth mode.