Dick's Sporting Goods is inviting the city of Chicago to their three-day grand opening. The celebration runs Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15 at the new location at The Maxwell (1100 S. Canal Street)…
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SIX:02 Celebrates #SIX02Moment On 6/2 Day
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that SIX:02, its women's fitness concept, will celebrate “6/2 Day” on June 2, 2014. As part of this occasion, SIX:02 will offer women the chance to share their “SIX:02 Moment” and love for fitness with in-store events and
PHIT Bill Secures 40 Congressional Co-Sponsors
PHIT America and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) reported that 40 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have agreed to be co-sponsors of the PHIT (Physical Health Investment Today) Bill…
Genesco Sees Glimmers of Pickup
Genesco Inc. reported first-quarter earnings on an adjusted basis slid 13.3 percent and came in 10 cents lower than Wall Street's consensus estimate. But the company reaffirmed its guidance for the full year while citing continued strong gains at its
Stable Step Acquires Archmolds
Stable Step, LLC, which owns the Powerstep brand, recently acquired Archmolds, LLC, a privately-held company. The acquisition of Archmolds, LLC will improve Stable Step’s orthotics offering to
existing customers…
Genesco Sees Modest Q1 Comp Gain
Genesco Inc. reported first-quarter earnings on an adjusted basis slid 13.3 percent and came in 10 cents lower than Wall Street's consensus estimate. But the company reaffirmed its guidance for the full year. Companywide comparable-store sales grew 1
Fleet Feet Acquires Metro Run and Walk
Fleet Feet, Incorporated announced the purchase of Metro Run and Walk in Mishawaka, IN, which is adjacent to South Bend. The formal acquisition is the 123rd store for the company. The company also said it will open six new franchises in May and June in th
Mizuno Strengthens European Golf Team
Mizuno has appointed Scott Hosie as golf apparel and soft goods manager for Mizuno's European operation, while Jaco Pienaar was appointed as golf technical representative for Central U.K…
Adidas AG Extends Glenn Bennett, Robin Stalker to 2018
The Adidas AG Supervisory Board extended the mandates of executive board members Glenn Bennett, responsible for global operations, and Robin Stalker, chief financial officer, by another three years beyond 2015 until March 2018…
Vans Launches New Website
Vans has launched a fully redesigned Vans.com with the digital agency Huge so that it works smoothly across multiple devices and is relevant to both core customers and those new to the brand…
Belk’s Q1 Profits Slide
Belk Inc. reported sales for the first quarter were $955.1 million compared to $955.8 in the prior-year period. On a comparable store basis, net sales decreased 0.2 percent. Juniors, women’s contemporary and better merchandise categories in general
Superfeet Appoints VP of Marketing and Product
Superfeet has named Eric Hayes as the new vice president of marketing and product…
OluKai Supports Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage
OluKai announced the brand’s partnership with the Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage of sailing canoes, the Hōkūleʻa and Hikiananlia…
L.L. Bean to Open First Vermont Store
L.L. Bean is scheduled to open its first-ever store in Vermont at Burlington Town Center in October of 2014 with a 3-day celebration…
Report: Boot Barn Considering IPO
Boot Barn, one of the largest Western-wear businesses in the nation with more than 150 stores in California, Texas, Arizona and 20 other states, is considering going public later this year, according to a Reuters report…
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