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Shares Of Finish Line Jump On Takeover Talk

Shares of Finish Line rose 63 cents, or 6.5 percent, to $10.37 on Wednesday after Susquehanna Financial Group LLLP analyst Sam Poser wrote in a note that Finish Line’s adoption of a poison pill will likely lead to an acquisition by Sports Direct.

Shoe Carnival Adds New Board Member

Shoe Carnival Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected Charles Tomm, a Principal at Heritage Capital Group, as a director effective September 12, 2017.

Evo Partners With Loge On Store

Seattle-based action sports, lifestyle, and outdoor retailer Evo announced a strategic partnership with Loge Co., a brand offering camping and lodging destinations catering to surfers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts with a first location in the coastal community of Westport, WA.

Bobs Helps Pets Displaced By Hurricane Harvey

Best Friends Animal Society, in partnership with Bobs from Skechers, will host a special Texas Super Adoption Event and Strut Your Mutt Walk to raise funds and find homes for animals affected by Hurricane Harvey this Saturday, September 16.

Adidas And Wanderlust Break Yoga Record

On Sunday, September 10, Adidas and Wanderlust broke the official Guinness World Records Title for most people doing yoga in pairs at the Wanderlust 108 Brooklyn event in Prospect Park.

Boot Barn Acquires Four-Store Boot Chain In Texas

Boot Barn Holdings Inc. completed a transaction to acquire the four-store operations of Wood’s Boots, Inc., a family-owned retailer based in Midland and Odessa, TX. The retailers also provided an update on the impact on hurricane damage.

JD Sports First-Half Profits Climb

Boosted by a stellar performance from its Sports Fashion segment and a positive contribution from the recently-acquired Go Outdoors, JD Sports Fashion PLC reported profits before taxes climbed 32.7 percent in the first half ended July 29, to £102.7 million ($136.3 mm).

Irma Impact On U.S. Retail Could Reach $2.75 Billlon

Planalytics estimates that the potential economic impact for lost sales in the consumer and retail sector from Hurricane Irma is $2.75 billion. The weather-analytics company said its estimate was addition to the damage caused directly by the storm.