Keen Inc announced plans to increase its Portland, OR production by 26 percent driven by demand for its “American Built” Utility boots and hikers assembled in Portland. Also, Keen is expanding its manufacturing relationship with Nester Hosiery, the manufacturer of outdoor socks based in North Carolina.
Category: Footwear
New Running Expo To Launch In Boston In January 2022
Carl Lewis, Dean Karnazes, Susie Chan, Kelly Roberts, Camille Herron and Lazarus Lake are among the runners confirmed to appear at the inaugural Run Show USA, the consumer running exposition scheduled to take place January 29-30, 2022, at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center.
Dunham’s To Open Store In Salina, KS
Dunham’s Sports is opening a store at the Central Mall in Salina, KS.
Adidas Extends Partnership With The Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers and Adidas announced a multi-year partnership extension showcasing Damian Lillard’s tie to Oregon and Rip City.
Academy Sports Sees Holiday Comps Climb 17 Percent
Academy Sports + Outdoors reported that same-store sales over the nine-week period ended January 2 are estimated to have grown approximately 16.6 percent.
Neiman Marcus Plans Supply Chain Investments, Makes Key Hires
Neiman Marcus Group announced a number of new hires and said it is investing $85 million gross in supply chain innovation, specifically systems and fulfillment centers.
Dick’s SG To Open Store In Grand Junction, CO
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. plans to open a store at Mesa Mall in Grand Junction, CO.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Pricing Of Secondary Offering
Academy Sports + Outdoors Inc. announced the pricing of the previously announced underwritten secondary offering by certain of its stockholders, including affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., of 12 million shares of common stock of Academy.
Nike Loses Appeal In Fleet Feet Lawsuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit refused to undo a trademark ruling that forced Nike Inc. to halt an advertising campaign centered on the slogan “Sports Changes Everything.” The ruling stemmed from a 2019 lawsuit filed by Fleet Feet.
Decathlon Named Official NBA Licensee
Decathlon has reached a multi-year merchandising agreement with the NBA, representing its first alliance with a North American sports league.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Chief Digital Information Officer
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Skip Potter to the role of executive vice president, chief digital information officer, effective April 1. Most recently, he spent four years as Nike’s chief technology officer.
Belk’s Debt Ratings Downgraded Following Restructuring Move
S&P Global Ratings lowered its debt rating on Belk Inc. due to the Charlotte, N.C.-based department store operator’s announcement that it intends to restructure its debt. S&P views the proposed transaction as distressed and representing less than the original promise of its term loans.
Vista Outdoor’s Debt Ratings Upgraded
Moody’s upgraded the debt ratings of Vista Outdoor Inc. because Vista repaid a significant amount of debt over the last two years. The rating agency also expects the company’s operating performance to remain strong over the next 12 to 18 months as ammunition demand remains robust and as the company continues to work through its material backlog.
REI To Open New Store In Orland Park
REI Co-op will open a new store in the Village of Orland Park, IL in fall 2021, representing the co-op’s fifth location in Illinois.
United Legwear & Apparel Acquires TicTacToe
United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC) has acquired TicTacToe, manufacturer of infant, toddler and children’s legwear, accessories and apparel.
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