Spyder, which is is owned by Authentic Brands Group (ABG), has partnered with Footwear Unlimited, to support the brand’s launch into footwear.
Category: Footwear
Wolverine WorldWide Names President, Global E-Commerce
Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced the appointment of Matt Blonder as its new president, global e-commerce. Most recently, he was global head of digital at Reebok, a division of Adidas.
Emerald Acquires PlumRiver
Emerald Holding Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of PlumRiver LLC, a provider of software-as-a-service technology through its Elastic Suite solution. The acquisition is expected to complement Emerald’s portfolio of show brands including Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo, among others.
Under Armour Opens Port Covington Campus To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
Under Armour has opened up one of its facilities on its Baltimore Port Covington Campus to the Baltimore County Health Department to help administer COVID-19 vaccines in the area.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints President, Global Operations Group
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the appointment of Jim Zwiers as president, global operations group, responsible for portfolio-wide sourcing, logistics, distribution, customer service, and information technology. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen, who is retiring after more than 33 years in the footwear industry.
Sports Direct Parent Acquires Fashion Retailer Psyche
Frasers Group, the parent of Sports Direct, has acquired U.K.-based fashion retailer Psyche’s stores and online business for an undisclosed sum.
Macy’s To Shutter 45 More Locations In 2021
Macy’s plans to close 45 department stores by the middle of this year as part of its previously-announced plan to shut 125 locations by 2023.
NSGA 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit Moves Dates
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has moved the dates of its 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit to September 26 to 28, 2021 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, FL. The event was initially scheduled for May 16 to 18.
Troon Acquires Indigo Golf Partners
Troon, the golf management company, announced it has acquired Indigo Golf Partners, formerly known as Billy Casper Golf.
Amer Sports Confirms Planned Sale Of Precor
Amer Sports confirmed that it entered into an agreement with Peloton Interactive Inc. for the contemplated sale of Precor, the manufacturer of commercial fitness equipment with a significant U.S. manufacturing presence, in a transaction valued at $420 million.
NRF Chief Economist Sees Latest Stimulus Helping Recovery
Economic challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic will continue in 2021, but stimulus legislation signed into law just after Christmas will help maintain and accelerate the nation’s ongoing recovery, believes National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
Maine Sport Outfitters To Open Third Location
Maine Sport Outfitters plans to open a store in Rockland, ME. The retailer currently operates locations in Rockport and Camden.
Dubai’s GMG Acquires Southeast Asian Sports Retailer
The Dubai-based family holding company, Gulf Marketing Group (GMG), has acquired Royal Sporting House (RSH), one of the largest multi-brand sports retailers in Southeast Asia.
Macy’s Names Chief Merchandising Officer
Macy’s Inc. announced that Nata Dvir has been named chief merchandising officer of the Macy’s brand, effective February 1, 2021. She currently serves as Macy’s senior vice president and general business manager for Beauty and Center Core merchandise.
Footwear Analyst Joins Williams Trading
Sam Poser, formerly lead footwear and apparel analyst at Susquehanna International Group, has joined Williams Trading as an equity analyst.
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