RunSignup, the technology provider for endurance and fundraising events, released preliminary registration data from the first half of 2021 providing key metrics on the recovery of the events industry.
Category: Footwear
Crocs Files Infringement Suits Against 21 Defendants In U.S. District Court
Crocs Inc. announced that it has filed lawsuits against 21 companies alleging infringements of its registered trademarks.
Bally’s Acquires The Association Of Volleyball Professionals
Bally’s Corp. announced that it has acquired the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) and host of the longest-running domestic beach volleyball tour in the United States.
Yue Yuen’s June Sales Climb 8.7 Percent
Yue Yuen’s consolidated operating revenue reached $787.7 million in June, up 8.7 percent against $724.6 million a year ago.
JD Sports Transfers Ownership Of DTLR Villa To Unit In U.S. Push
JD Sports Fashion has transferred the ownership of Baltimore-based retailer DTLR Villa to its U.S. unit to align all its businesses in the country under one entity.
Keen Opens Factory In Dominican Republic
Keen Inc. announced the opening of a company-owned factory, in the Dominican Republic—Keen Dominican Republic (KDR)— with 55,000-square-feet of manufacturing space.
Hibbett Schedules Opening For Stores
Hibbett announced the opening of two Hibbett Sports locations in Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC and a City Gear location in Sumter, SC.
Nordstrom Takes Stake In Asos Brands, Including Topshop
Nordstrom and Asos announced that Nordstrom has acquired a minority interest in the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge, and HIIT brands.
Report: Authentic Brands Group Out Of Bidding For Reebok
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has dropped out of Adidas’ auction of Reebok, according to The New York Post. Wolverine Worldwide, which was expected to partner with ABG on a bid, is also reportedly no longer interested due to ABG’s exit.
Popshop Live Announces Series A To Accelerate Livestream Commerce
Popshop Live announced it raised a Series A funding led by Benchmark and valued at $100 million with participation from TQ Ventures (Andrew Marks, Schuster Tanger and Scooter Braun), Mantis VC (The Chainsmokers), Access Industries, and SV Angel.
Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales Grew 11.0 Percent Year-Over-Year In June
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive and gasoline, increased 11.0 percent year-over-year in June and increased 10.4 percent compared to June 2019.
Retail Cargo Continues To See Double-Digit Increases Over 2020
Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports are continuing to show double-digit growth over last year as strong consumer demand keeps up its momentum, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation.
Anta Group Sets Five-Year Growth Plan
Anta Group announced its five-year strategic targets and a 24-month acceleration plan “Lead to Win” for its Anta brand.
Legion Partners Scores Glass Lewis Nod for Two Genesco Candidates
Legion Partners, the activist shareholder group, received a third party recommendation in its proxy war with Genesco as Glass Lewis endorsed the investment firm’s director nominees Dawn H. Robertson and Hobart P. Sichel.
OIA Appoints COO And Director Of Research
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) appointed Arlene Charles as chief operating officer and Kelly Davis as director of research.
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