Heralded as the “largest deal ever in the history of sports,” UFC, the fast-growing professional mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, reached an agreement to be acquired by Hollywood mega-talent agency WME-IMG for $4 billion.
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
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What Makes Fleet Feet Tick?
By Thomas J. Ryan Fleet Feet Sports celebrated its 40th anniversary at its annual conference June 21-24. Since opening its first store in Sacramento, CA in 1976, the retailer has become one of the nation’s most successful franchisees, even ramping up its expansion efforts in recent years. Yet the anniversary comes at a challenging time […]
Total Hockey Seeks Sale In Bankruptcy Court
Total Hockey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition and is looking for a buyer.
Sports Authority Settles Consignment Vendor Claims
Sports Authority reached an agreement that will allow it to sell pre-bankruptcy goods bought on consignment as part of its ongoing liquidation efforts.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Pushes Into California With TSA Lease Buys
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand much more heavily into California, including its first store in Los Angeles, as part of its purchase of 31 Sports Authority (TSA) leases, according to an updated bankruptcy court filing.
Adidas Group Finds A Buyer For Mitchell & Ness
Adidas AG completed the sale of Mitchell & Ness, the one-time leader of the retro jersey craze, to a newly formed entity primarily owned by Juggernaut Capital Partners.
Asics Signs Jarrion Lawson
Asics America Corporation signed college sprinter and long jump phenom Jarrion Lawson to its roster of elite athletes.
Nike Predicts North America Bounce Back
Nike Inc. surprised some investors by reporting lower-than-expected sales for its fiscal fourth quarter, ended May 31, despite barely beating expectations on earnings, as it was impacted in North America by tough year-ago comparisons due to last year’s West Coast port slowdown as well as the need to clean up excess inventories in the marketplace.
Fleet Feet CEO on Specialty Run Glut, Omni-channel and 40 More Years
Since opening its first store in Sacramento in 1976, Fleet Feet has become one of the nation’s most successful retail franchisees, even ramping up its expansion efforts in recent years. We sat down with CEO Jeff Phillips to see what’s ahead.
Incipio Expands Active-Lifestyle Reach with Skullcandy Acquisition
Incipio LLC, which makes everything from phone cases to smart plugs, is expanding its reach into the active-lifestyle market, reaching an agreement to acquire Skullcandy Inc., best known for its stylish and sporty headphones, in a cash deal worth $177 million.
Light is Right
While runners demand a variety of options, including more fashion styles, lightweight advances reign supreme. By Thomas J. Ryan While much of the talk over the last few years in road running footwear has been around minimalist or maximalist cushioning, some of the most notable changes have been more quietly occurring with minimalist approaches to […]
Titleist, FootJoy Parent Bullish on Golf with IPO
While some retailers and vendors are reducing their exposure to the sport of golf, Acushnet Holdings Corp.’s IPO filing on June 20 delivered one of the most bullish recent assessments around the growth prospects for the sport.
3D-Printed Footwear is Just Getting Started
Will 3D printing replace the slow boat from China for footwear production? The short answer is ‘maybe.’ But due to costs, speed and other factors, it’s going to take some time to find out. By Thomas J. Ryan While making a sneaker in the comfort of your home with the assistance of a 3D printer likely […]
Under Armour Designer Returns in Larger Industry Battle for Talent
Three months after leaving to take a job with Nike, Dave Dombrow, the mastermind behind the Curry 1, is coming home to Under Armour and getting a promotion.
Can a New CEO at Performance Sports Group Lead a Comeback?
Performance Sports Group Ltd. has a tall task for its new CEO Harlan Kent.
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