Raccoon Events announced its third Run Show USA venue has been confirmed for September 24-25 2022, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. This is following the launch of its Run Show USA in Boston and Chicago.
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Foot Locker Launches Senior Notes Offering
Foot Locker Inc. is launching a private offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2029. Foot Locker intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes.

Lolë Appoints VP Of Digital Omni-Commerce
Lolë announced the appointment of Rob French as the Montreal-based active lifestyle brand’s new vice president of digital omni-commerce.

Vuori To Open Fashion Island Store
Women’s and men’s performance wear brand Vuori will open the retail doors of its latest Southern California store on October 8.

Eastbay And Champs Sports Launch Performance Apparel Line In Partnership With Jalen Hurts
Eastbay and Champs Sports announced the launch of a new apparel line – Eastbay Performance. Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts will serve as Eastbay Performance’s first brand ambassador.

Ute Mountaineer To Acquire Neptune Mountaineering
Neptune Mountaineering, the outdoor retailer based in Boulder, CO, is being purchased by the owners of the Ute Mountaineer of Aspen, CO.

Gap Closes Note Offering
Gap, Inc. announced it has closed its previously announced offering of $1.5 billion of senior notes.

Paul & Shark Partners With Danilo Gallinari
Paul & Shark announced that professional basketball player, Danilo Gallinari has joined national soccer team head coach Roberto Mancini and Formula 1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi as official ambassadors for the Italian luxury sportswear brand.
Hibbett Sports Opens Second Location In Kansas City
Hibbett announced the opening of its second Kansas City store. The store is located at 8678 E. 63rd Street in the Brywood Center, Kansas City.

Golf Rounds Played Decline 7.3 Percent In August
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played were down 7.3 percent in August but are still ahead 11.3 perfect year-to-date.

Chrome Industries Appoints President
Chrome Industries announced that Timothy Leedom has been named as the brand’s new president. Leedom most recently served as CEO for Bern Helmets.

The Chill Foundation Announces New Global CEO
The Chill Foundation Board of Directors announced that Ben Clark was hired as its new global CEO of Chill. Created in 1995 by Burton Snowboards’ late founder Jake Burton Carpenter and his wife, current Burton owner Donna Carpenter, Chill inspires young people to overcome challenges through boardsports.

Duer Opens Storefront In Los Angeles
Canadian performance apparel brand, Duer, announced plans to open a second U.S. retail location in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles, CA at 170 South La Brea Avenue.

Fanatics Opens NHL Store In Manhattan
The National Hockey League (NHL) and Fanatics announced the opening of its 9,000-square-foot NHL Shop flagship store in New York City. The store was relocated from Midtown to Manhattan West, the site of the league’s new corporate headquarters. Lids will operate the location.

Nike’s Q1 Revenues Fall Short Of Wall Street’s Targets
Nike Inc. reported net earnings rose 23.5 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended August 31 as sales grew 15.6 percent. Earnings came in slightly above Wall Street’s consensus targets while revenues were slightly below.