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.

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.

REI’s CEO Sends Year-End Note To Co-Op Members

In a year-end letter to co-op members entitled, “Grateful for Our Community in a Year Like No Other,” Eric Artz, REI Co-op CEO and president, reflected on the accomplishments of the company. He also noted that while the past year had its challenges, it was also one of “profound clarity, focus and learning.”

Asics Closes Flagship Store In Manhattan

Asics shuttered its New York City flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in December 2020 amid the prolonged impact of COVID-19. The store opened in 2017. Asics will take a 2.3 billion ($22 million) charge to cover the lease cancellation and the loss on the impairment of the related fixed assets.

J.C. Penney Resets Board

J.C. Penney, in a regulatory filing, said five members of its board had resigned following its emergence from bankruptcy proceedings through a sale to Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management.

Rack Room To Merge Customer Touchpoints With Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse

Rack Room Shoes will bring the operating functions of its subsidiary, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, together with its own, beginning in the first quarter of 2021. When complete, customers will be able to earn loyalty points through one program, shop one e-commerce site and have the ability to pick-up, return and exchange merchandise at either of the banner’s locations.

USA Football Introduces Coach, Education And League Leadership Advisory Councils

USA Football announced members of three advisory councils to provide the organization leadership and assistance in its efforts to create, maintain and deliver resources and support to youth football leagues and coaches. Coach, Education and League Leadership advisory councils are intended to advance USA Football’s work across grassroots levels of the sport.