Bellarmine University announced that it has established a new athletic partnership with Nike and BSN Sports.
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Allbirds Opens Store In Century City
Allbirds opened a new retail store and community center in Century City, CA. It is the brand’s third store in Los Angeles and 31st globally.
Retail Imports Remain Strong But Growth Slows As COVID-19 Disruptions Continue
Double-digit growth in imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports is slipping to single digits as pandemic-related supply chain disruptions worldwide continue, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation.
JD Sports Appoints Former Nike Exec To Board
JD Sports Fashion has appointed Bert Hoyt, most recently vice president and general manager of Nike EMEA, as its non-executive director, effective immediately.
Backcountry Appoints CFO
Backcountry has appointed Girish Satya chief financial officer of its global portfolio of brands, including Backcountry, Bergfreunde, Competitive Cyclist, Motosport and Steep & Cheap. Most recently, Girish served as a principal at TSG Consumer Products, Backcountry’s financial and strategic partner.
Zumiez’s Q2 Sales Expand 7 Percent
Zumiez Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter ended July 31 increased 7.3 percent year over year and 17.6 percent against the second quarter of 2019.
Hibbett Promotes Jared Briskin To Executive Vice President
Hibbett Inc. announced the promotion of Jared Briskin to executive vice president, merchandising; effective immediately. In this new role, Briskin will be responsible for merchandising, planning, allocation, and supply chain.
Academy Sports Hikes 2021 Guidance After Q2 Easily Tops Wall Street Targets
Academy Sports + Outdoors Inc. significantly raised its full-year guidance after reporting sales and earnings in the second quarter came in well ahead of Wall Street’s targets. Net sales grew 11.5 percent year-over-year and 44.8 percent compared to the 2019 second quarter.
Eagle Creek Sold To Travis Campbell
VF Corp announced that it has sold Eagle Creek to Travis Campbell, the former president of emerging brands at VF. The sale comes after VF in June had said it planned to cease operations of the travel accessories, luggage and daypack brand by this fall.
Snowbound Festivals Postponed Until 2022
With concern for the health and safety of in-person attendance at this year’s 2021 Snowbound Festivals in Denver, CO (November 5-7) and Boston, MA ( November 19-21) due to a resurgence of COVID-19, the events are postponed until 2022.
Topgolf Debuts In China
Topgolf Entertainment Group and its developer partner, Sports Entertainment Asia Ltd. (SEAL), announced its first Topgolf location in Shanghai, China.
The Athlete’s Foot Appoints President, General Manager Of Americas
The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) has officially announced Matt Lafone as its new president and general manager of Americas. He was formerly COO at Payless Shoesource.
Dick’s Announces Grand Opening Of First Public Lands
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its nationwide footprint with the grand opening of its first Public Lands store in Pittsburgh, PA on September 24-26.
Academy Sports Partners With National PAL
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced a multi-year partnership with the National Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. (National PAL).
On Running Sets Pricing Terms For IPO
On Holding AG, the Swiss running brand, estimates it will raise net proceeds of approximately $448.6 million after underwriting expenses from its initial public offering (IPO) according to an updated regulatory filing.
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