The Renewal Workshop Closes $6 Million Round

The Renewal Workshop announced a $6 million financing round. The round includes Rubio Ventures, Shift Invest, Quadia, Closed Loop Partners, Gratitude Railroad, Portland Seed Fund, Fashion for Good, DOEN, Mosiaco Management, Mistletoe, and Volta Circle.

Intersport Sells The Athlete’s Foot To Arklyz Group, Owner Of Intersocks

Intersport International Corporation (IIC) agreed on a deal to sell 100 percent of The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) retail & e-commerce network to Arklyz Group AG (Arklyz), owner of Intersocks. As part of the deal, IIC and Arklyz have agreed on a close cooperation which will bring synergies and beneficial development for all parties involved.

Beyond Pulse Forms Strategic Advisory Board

Beyond Pulse announced forming an Advisory Board of sports industry professionals who will provide strategic direction for its business, including growth in the sports wearable technology industry and refining its digital and content executions.

Workwear Outfitters Begins New Era As Stand-Alone Company 

Workwear Outfitters, formerly VF Workwear, completed its sale to Redwood Capital Investments, LLC.   “We are excited to begin this new chapter as the leader in workwear apparel and footwear. We’ve built a portfolio of strong brands that have excelled for more than 100 years, but we believe that the best is still ahead of us,” […]

Patagonia Recalls UPF Apparel

Patagonia issued a voluntary recall of products in two of its sun protection lines—Capilene Cool Daily and Tropic Comfort.  The products do not meet the 50+ UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) rating.

Report: Final Bidders Arrive For Reebok

Wolverine Worldwide Inc., Advent International, CVC Capital Partners, Sycamore Partners and Cerberus Capital Management are on the list of companies that have been asked to submit final bids in August to acquire Reebok, according to a report from Reuters.

Gap To Close All Stores In UK And Ireland

Gap Inc. said it plans to close all 81 of its Gap Specialty and Gap Outlet stores in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland as part of a strategic review of the company-operated business in Europe.