Topgolf Debuts In China
Topgolf Entertainment Group and its developer partner, Sports Entertainment Asia Ltd. (SEAL), announced its first Topgolf location in Shanghai, China.
The Athlete’s Foot Appoints President, General Manager Of Americas
The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) has officially announced Matt Lafone as its new president and general manager of Americas. He was formerly COO at Payless Shoesource.
Dick’s Announces Grand Opening Of First Public Lands
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its nationwide footprint with the grand opening of its first Public Lands store in Pittsburgh, PA on September 24-26.
Academy Sports Partners With National PAL
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced a multi-year partnership with the National Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. (National PAL).
On Running Sets Pricing Terms For IPO
On Holding AG, the Swiss running brand, estimates it will raise net proceeds of approximately $448.6 million after underwriting expenses from its initial public offering (IPO) according to an updated regulatory filing.
VF Announces Board Member Steps Down
VF Corporation announced that Veronica Wu has informed VF of her decision to step down from the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Slinger Named ‘Official Practice Partner’ Of USTA Chicago District
Slinger Bag entered into a partnership agreement with the Chicago District Tennis Association (CDTA), one of 13 districts within the USTA/Midwest region.
Dunham’s Sports To Open First Store In Wyoming
Dunham’s Sports plans to open its first Wyoming store this fall, in Rock Springs, adding a 23rd location to its portfolio. More stores in Wyoming are planned.
NPD Report: Back-To-School Athletic Footwear Sales Off To Healthy Start
Overall athletic footwear sales in the first six weeks of the back-to-school season, ending August 14, 2021, grew by 20 percent versus 2020 and in the high-single-digits versus 2019, according to the NPD Group.
U.S. Tennis Sales Surge In The First Half
New figures from The Tennis Industry Association and Sports Marketing Surveys show robust growth in U.S. tennis racquet, ball, and string sales in 2021.
Tilly’s Announces Record Quarterly Net Sales And Earnings
Tilly’s Inc. reported earnings nearly quadrupled in the second quarter ended August 1 as sales gained 49 percent.
Nordstrom’s Debt Ratings Lowered By Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Nordstrom Inc.’s debt ratings because its performance lagged the recovery demonstrated by many of its department store and off-price peers in 2021.
The Buckle’s August Comps Expand 43 Percent
Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended August 28, 2021, increased 42.7 percent year-over-year.
Genesco Delivers Record Second Quarter
Genesco Inc. delivered record second-quarter profitability for its footwear businesses that far exceeded expectations. Sales were up 25 percent at Journeys, up 48 percent at Schuh, and ahead 154 percent at Johnston & Murphy.
Hoka Opens First Two Stores
Hoka One One announced the opening of its first retail locations. The brick and mortar bi-coastal pop-ups will be located in New York City and Los Angeles.
