Mo Bamba, drafted sixth in the NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic, is teaming up with give-back sock brand Bombas.
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Academy Sports Opens First Store In Winston-Salem
Academy Sports + Outdoors now has 12 stores throughout North Carolina.
REI Invests Over $600,000 In Rewilding Five U.S. Cities This Year
Five U.S. cities will see five urban and suburban areas transformed into areas for outdoor recreation, thanks in part to more than half a million dollars in grant funding from REI this year.
SGB Executive Q&A: Fleet Feet CEO Joey Pointer
Fleet Feet Inc. CEO Joey Pointer sat down with SGB at the company’s National Franchise Conference in Minneapolis this week to discuss the company’s past, present and future, as well as the state of the running retail industry.
Retailers Cheer Supreme Court Ruling On Online Taxes
Specialty retailers in the active space – decimated over the years by consumers showrooming stores and then fetching lower prices online – stand to significantly benefit from the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that requires online retailers to collect sales taxes. Amy Roberts, executive director of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), said, “The Supreme Court’s ruling is a huge win for the future of specialty outdoor retailers and will help ensure that all retailers compete on a level playing field.”
Aisle Talk Week Of June 18
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Puma signing endorsement deals with the NBA’s No. 1 draft pick Deandre Ayton and Hall of Fame legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier.
Saola Shoes Hires Independent Reps
Eco-conscious footwear brand Saola Shoes announced the addition of several experienced and respected independent sales reps, rounding out representation in all key U.S. regions.
Supreme Court: Online Shoppers Can Be Forced To Pay Sales Tax
The U.S. Supreme Court gave states broad authority to require online retailers to collect sales taxes.
Fleet Feet Event Showcases ‘Resurgence’ Of Run Specialty
Dozens of brands in the running footwear, apparel and accessory categories descended on Fleet Feet’s National Franchise conference this week, and while the primary goal was exhibiting their latest product offerings, they also delivered a simple yet powerful message for the industry about the Run Speciality channel.
Point6 Announces Two Sales Reps
Point6, the family-owned manufacturer of merino wool socks, appointed two new representatives to manage sales and retailer relations in key territories.
Arkk Copenhagen Secures Funding
Nordic sneaker brand Arkk Copenhagen announced a multi-million-dollar (USD) Series A deal with Copenhagen-based Friheden Invest and North-East Venture.
PacSun Names Alfred Chang President
PacSun announced that Alfred Chang has been named president. Chang was most recently PacSun’s executive vice president of men’s merchandising & design and chief brand officer.
Puma Signs Michael Porter Jr. And Rudy Gay
Puma signed Michael Porter Jr., a projected top-ten pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and Rudy Gay of the San Antonio Spurs.
Puma Signs Romelu Lukaku
Puma confirmed that Romelu Lukaku, international football star, has chosen to sign a long-term partnership with Puma Football.
Adidas Signs Mathew Barzal Of The New York Islanders.
Adidas announced a multiyear partnership with 2017-18 Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) finalist, Mathew Barzal of the New York Islanders.
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