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Sports Authority Launches Plus-Size Active Apparel for Women
Sports Authority launched new plus-size apparel in its exclusive Aspire and Alpine Design lines…
Versa Capital Acquires Wet Seal’s Business
Versa Capital Management, LLC, the parent of Bob’s Stores, Eastern Mountain Sports and Sport Chalet, became the winning bidder in the auction for the business of The Wet Seal, Inc., a teen specialty retailer in reorganization proceedings…
Bob’s Stores Opens First Store in Maine
Bob’s Stores announced the grand opening of its first location in the state of Maine in South Portland, at 301 Maine Mall Road. With more than 30 locations in the Northeast…
Oofos Doubles International Growth
Oofos, the maker of recovery footwear, more than doubled its international business over the past year…
Adidas Won’t Renew NBA Sponsorship
Adidas said it will not extend its deal as the official apparel sponsor of the NBA after the 2016-17 season. Adidas said in a statement, “While we have enjoyed a successful long-term relationship with the league, we continually review our partner agreemen
Feetures! Expands Support For Charlotte Running Community
Feetures!, the performance running sock maker, continued to broaden their support of the Charlotte-area running market with the announcement of two new local partnerships…
Lids Expands Inventory Reach
Lids Sports Group's upgraded inventory management system now provides consumers access to companywide inventory in retail stores as well as its centrally located distribution centers. In conjunction with this system upgrade, Lids launched an “Any Tea
Iconix Acquires Full Ownership of Iconix China
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has acquired the remaining 50 percent of Iconix China from its joint venture partner Novel Fashion Brands Limited, owned by the Chou family, for $56.4 million…
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for New Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods set grand opening celebration weekends for stores in Washington, MO and Twin Falls, ID…
Adidas Walks Away from NBA Contract
Adidas said it will not extend its deal as the official apparel sponsor of the NBA after the 2016-17 season…
Three Industry Veterans Join Two Ten Footwear Board
Two Ten Footwear Foundation announced that its board of directors elected three new members: Kevin Bailey, president of VF Action Sports and Vans; Joel Oblonsky, president, Lauren & Polo Footwear & Accessories; and Rob DeMartini, president and CEO of New
Hibbett Sports Q4 Comps Climb 5.4 Percent
Hibbett Sports Inc. reported earnings increased 18.1 percent in the fourth quarter to $19.9 million, or 79 cents a share, handily exceeding Wall Street's consensus estimate of 68 cents a share. Sales increased 9.9 percent, to $239.3 million. Comparab
Asics Finds a New Foundation to Grow
On Thursday evening, Asics America hosted a party to celebrate the grand opening of its splashy new headquarters in Irvine, CA. Kevin Wulff, Asics America’s president and CEO, said in an interview at the event that the new campus “means that we are
Hibbett’s Q4 Boosted by Better Weather, Tax Refunds
Hibbett Sports Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings increased 18.1 percent to $19.9 million, or 79 cents a share, handily exceeding Wall Street's consensus estimate of 68 cents a share…
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