Altra Footwear has signed on as the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run held each June in Squaw Valley, CA…
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Skechers Opens Second Store in Times Square
Skechers USA, Inc. opened a flagship store at the front of Times Square. Located on the famed Bow Tie in the heart of Times Square, the new location will welcome more than 300,000 passersby daily…
Gander Mountain Announces Executive Promotions
Gander Mountain said Derek Siddons, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will assume the role of president, effective on the retirement of current president Michael J. Owens, on Oct. 31, 2015…
Activist Hedge Fund Buys Big Stake in Cabela’s
Elliott Management Corp. has acquired a significant stake in Cabela’s Inc. and is seeking to explore strategic options with the retailer's board, including a possible sale of…
NASGW Announces 2015 Industry Awards and Donations
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) awarded optics, accessory, ammunition and firearms manufacturers who best show a commitment to the two-step distribution process, and…
Under Armour Supports Chicago’s 606 Park and Trail System
Under Armour has partnered with The Trust for Public Land to support the The 606, Chicago’s world-class urban park and trail system…
Lord and Taylor Launches Off-Price Concept
Hudson’s Bay Company launched Find @ Lord & Taylor, a new off-price concept catering to a younger demographic…
RYU Apparel Secures Equity Investment
RYU Apparel Inc., the athletic apparel brand based in Vancouver, reported the Leone family has increased their equity stake in RYU with an investment of CA$1.5 million…
ABEO Footwear Partners with Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell
ABEO biomechanical footwear, the comfort footwear brand, has announced celebrity Chef Anne Burrell, host of Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America,” as their new brand ambassador…
Jordan Brand Opens Chicago Store
Nike said its Jordan Brand opened its first Chicago store at 32 South State Street. The location represents a partnership with Footaction…
OrthoLite to Sponsor the Brooklyn Nets
OrthoLite, the maker of insoles, has signed on as a sponsor of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets…
Foot Locker Partners with Asics America on Running Film
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that “The Push,” created by filmmaker Evan Kelman and featuring Marco Reininger, was selected as the winner of the “Real Lives. Real Runners,” film contest. The Push” will air nationally on Sunday, Nov. 1, during the television
CCMP Capital Completes Acquisition of Shoes for Crews
CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Shoes For Crews, a leader in slip-resistant footwear…
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Opening for Store in Farmington, NM
Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its fourth store in New Mexico and 646th store nationwide on Friday, Nov. 6 at Farmington Pavilion in Farmington, NM…
Big 5 Sporting Goods Misses Q3 Street Forecasts
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported its second-quarter earnings came in at the lower end of guidance while sales fell short of plan. Sales were hurt by challenging comparisons against strong World Cup sales in 2014 as well as the continuing impact of the
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