Modell’s Sporting Goods and Sports Direct International missed the deadline to make a bid for Sports Authority’s leases. Dick’s Sporting Goods reportedly put in a bid to acquire 17 leases.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Bicycle Suppliers Endorse New Mechanics Association
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association endorsed the Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association, which has been formed to represent professional bicycle mechanics.
Nike Drops Lawsuit Against Olympic Contender
Nike dropped its lawsuit against Boris Berian, , a top contender for the U.S. Olympic Team in the 800 meters, with the move coming just a week before the start of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.
Skullcandy Receives Unsolicited Offer
Skullcandy, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKUL) disclosed Friday that it received an unsolicited proposal from Mill Road Capital to acquire all its outstanding shares, just one day after entering an agreement to be acquired by Incipio LLC.
New Balance Opens Flagship in Boston Landing
New Balance announced the opening of its first U.S. global flagship Store at Boston Landing.
SFIA’s Start-Up Challenge Closes Applications
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announces the close of applications and release of judges for its 2016 SFIA Start-Up Challenge. Throughout the past two months, 55 up-and-coming companies.
Challenged Athletes Foundation Appoints New CEO
The Challenged Athletes Foundation announced the hire of Ken Wheatley as its new CEO.
Under Armour Eyewear Gets Exclusive with Ripken Baseball
Under Armour Eyewear entered an exclusive partnership with Ripken Baseball in a commitment to focus on young players.
Former Nike Scout Dies Base Jumping in Norway
Longtime Nike Chief Talent Scout, Michael Leming, reportedly died in a BASE jumping accident in Norway on June 26.
Brooks Running Adds NCAA Standouts to Beasts Track Club
Brooks Running Company welcomed NCAA standouts Shaquille Walker and Brannon Kidder to the Brooks Beasts Track Club as the team’s newest recruits.
Fleet Feet CEO on Specialty Run Glut, Omni-channel and 40 More Years
Since opening its first store in Sacramento in 1976, Fleet Feet has become one of the nation’s most successful retail franchisees, even ramping up its expansion efforts in recent years. We sat down with CEO Jeff Phillips to see what’s ahead.
Finish Line Comps Up 1.5 Percent in Fiscal First Quarter
The Finish Line Inc. reported consolidated net sales were $453.5 million, up 2.3 percent over the prior year period thanks in part to a 1.5 percent increase in comparable store sales.
Finish Line to Launch New Store Design Next Month, While Closing Others
The Finish Line plans to remodel 50-60 Finish Line stores this year using a new store design that will debut in July, the CEO of its parent company said June 24.
Incipio Expands Active-Lifestyle Reach with Skullcandy Acquisition
Incipio LLC, which makes everything from phone cases to smart plugs, is expanding its reach into the active-lifestyle market, reaching an agreement to acquire Skullcandy Inc., best known for its stylish and sporty headphones, in a cash deal worth $177 million.
FESI Renews Pact to Fight Rogue Websites
The Federation of European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) joined the European Commission, several right owners and e-commerce markets to sign an updated Memorandum of Understanding to fight rogue websites amid signs that online sales of counterfeit goods have grown dramatically.
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