Academy’s Arthur Gochman Leads 2018 NSGA Hall Of Fame Class
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) said the 2018 Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame class includes the late Arthur Gochman of Academy Sports + Outdoors, Stan Jurga of All-Star Sporting Goods and Barbara Longstreth of Longstreth Sports.

Marcato Calls For Massive Reorganization, Sales At Deckers Outdoors
In its proxy seeking to replace all 10 Deckers Outdoors’ directors with its own slate, Marcato Capital Management in part is urging Deckers to sell all its smaller brands (Hoka One One, Teva and Sanuk) and focus solely on Ugg if a sale of the whole company can’t be completed.
Hillsound Equipment Celebrates 10 Years
Hillsound Equipment, the producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts, is launching a campaign celebrating it 10th anniversary.
Report: Rick Pitino Received 98 Percent Of Cash From Louisville’s Adidas Deal
The Louisville Courier-Journal reported reported that Rick Pitino, who was recently suspended as Louisville’s men’s basketball coach, received 98 percent of the cash Louisville was to receive as part of the school’s expiring deal with the brand.
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows Guests Give Back To Community And Environment With Each Visit
When skiers, snowboarders and other resort guests choose to visit Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, they make it possible for the resort to actively support nearly 200 local and regional community-based initiatives and organizations that benefit the environment and the people who live and recreate in North Lake Tahoe.

Aisle Talk, Week Of October 2
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.

Adidas Launches AM4 Project
Adidas announced the first major project to be created at its Speedfactory facility in Ansbach, Germany.
REI To Open In East Memphis
REI plans to open a store in East Memphis in October 2018.
Spotify Adds Nike Exec Heidi O’Neill To Board
Spotify has added Heidi O’Neill, Nike’s president of direct-to-consumer business, to its board of directors.
Big 5 Amends Credit Agreement
The amendment extended the maturity date of the credit agreement from December 19, 2018 to September 29, 2022.
Vasque Supports San Juan Mountain Guides
Vasque, the outdoor footwear specialist, announced a partnership with Colorado-based San Juan Mountain Guides.

Adidas Originals Celebrates Chicago With Wicker Park Flagship Store Opening
Located in the heart of Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, the 4,966 square foot space is designed to generate a localized, community-centric experience that pays homage to the pulse of the city’s streets.

Skechers Athlete Brooke Henderson Wins New Zealand Women’s Open
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA, Inc., celebrated golf pro Brooke Henderson‘s win at the New Zealand Women’s Open.

Foot Locker Partners With Fred Jordan For 29th Year
Fred Jordan Missions and Foot Locker are continuing their partnership to provide nearly 5,000 underprivileged children with new shoes and socks in Los Angeles.

Hibbett Announces Auburn Tigers Football Sponsorship Through 2019
Hibbett Sports announced a three-year sponsorship deal with the Auburn Tigers Football program that will run through the 2019 season, including a fully integrated partnership with the Tiger Walk.