Frasers Group has bought online retailer Studio Retail out of administration, the U.K equivalent of bankruptcy proceedings, for £26.8 million ($36M).
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REI To Open In Gretna, Nebraska
REI Co-op will open its first Nebraska store in Gretna in fall 2022.
U.S. Golf Rounds Played Drop In January
According to Golf Datatech, U.S. rounds of golf played fell 12.2 percent in January compared to January 2021.
The Buckle Announces Leadership Appointments And Changes To Executive Team
The Buckle, Inc. announced eight leadership appointments to Vice President for the company and changes to its executive leadership team, effective immediately.

Foot Locker Forecasts Steep Comp Decline In 2022 As It Reduces Sales From Nike
Foot Locker Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings exceeded Wall Street targets but guided 2022 revenues well below Wall Street targets as it expects to reduce sales from Nike Inc. to below 55 percent of its mix by the fourth quarter of 2022 from about 65 percent in the 2021 fourth quarter. As a result, same-store sales in 2022 are expected to decline 8 percent to 10 percent.

CODI Delivers Fourth Straight Quarter Of Record Results
Compass Diversified (CODI) reported earnings nearly tripled in the fourth quarter as sales grew 27 percent. Said Elias Sabo, CODI’s CEO, “Our consumer business again delivered solid results, driven by continued strong performance at our most recent acquisitions, and our niche industrial business experienced increased demand for their products during the fourth quarter.”
Elevate Outdoor Collective Hires Global Vice President Design/Creative Director
Elevate Outdoor Collective announced it had hired Peter Stolz as global vice president design/creative director.
Kinco Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
Kinco, a Pacific Northwest-based manufacturer of outdoor and workwear gloves announced it has hired David Orr as chief revenue officer.
TCX To Distribute Through Dainese North America
Dainese Group, the maker of protective wear, announced the consolidation of the TCX brand under the Dainese Group for distribution in North America.

Emerald Holding Shrinks Loss In Fourth Quarter And Year
Emerald Holding, Inc. reported a smaller loss in the fourth quarter and saw sales more than double as the company benefited from the return of trade show events.

Brooks Promotes Dan Sheridan To President
Following a record-breaking 2021 when Brooks Running exceeded $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time, the company announced that Dan Sheridan would assume a new president and chief operating officer role, partnering with CEO Jim Weber, to support continued growth for the brand.

ABG Partners With New Guards Group For Reebok Europe
Authentic Brands Group announced it has formed a long-term strategic partnership with New Guards Group, owned by Farfetch, for Reebok’s European businesses, luxury collaborations and premium distribution.

Under Armour Announces $500 Million Stock Buyback Program
Under Armour Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of Under Armour’s outstanding Class C common stock, effective immediately.

Gildan Activewear’s Q4 Revenues Climb 14 Percent
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported sales grew 14 percent in the fourth quarter and 46 percent in the fiscal year ended January 2. Adjusted EPS also improved significantly in both periods and the basics and activewear provided a three-year financial outlook.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints VP Supply Chain/Omnichannel Operations
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Tom Clement as vice president, supply chain/omnichannel operations. In this newly created role, Clement will lead the distribution, transportation, planning/allocation, and omnichannel operations for Sportsman’s Warehouse.