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Fleet Feet CEO on Specialty Run Glut, Omni-channel and 40 More Years

June 24, 2016

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 to Launch New Store Design Next Month, While Closing Others

June 24, 2016

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.

Golden Gate Capital On Course to Take Control of PacSun

June 21, 2016

With no additional bids for the business, Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (PacSun) cancelled its scheduled June 22 auction, paving the way for Golden Gate Capital to take ownership of the company.

Amid Bankruptcies, Brands Flock Toward Specialty at Grassroots Show

June 20, 2016

With an expected excess of inventory to hit the active-lifestyle market following several high-profile, big-box retail bankruptcies in the space, brands at the Spring Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Show in Albuquerque, NM (June 13-17) were doubling down on their partnerships with these smaller, but more influential group of retailers.

Newell Brands to Divest $250-300 Million That Could Include Active-Lifestyle Brands

June 17, 2016

Newell Brands, which now owns more than 50 sporting goods and outdoor brands after its recent acquisition of Jarden Corp., announced this week it has plans to divest product lines with combined annual sales of $250-to-$300 million over the next two to three years.

Under Armour Designer Returns in Larger Industry Battle for Talent

June 10, 2016

Three months after leaving to take a job with Nike, Dave Dombrow, the mastermind behind the Curry 1, is coming home to Under Armour and getting a promotion.

Zumiez Q1 Comp Sales Fall 7.5 Percent as it Invests in Omni-channel Future

June 3, 2016

Zumiez Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter sales down 2.6 percent to $173 million and its same-store sales dropped 7.5 percent as the action-sports apparel retailer works to update its omni-channel strategies while admittedly facing a tough retail environment.