Bass Pro Names New President For Boat Division
Bass Pro Shops appointed Les Crawford as the new president of White River Marine Group, which until now was known as Tracker Marine.
Eddie Bauer Exploring Sale
Eddie Bauer hired Guggenheim Partners LLC and Financo LLC to explore strategic alternatives, including a sale, multiple sources told Reuters.
Bulldog Sporting Goods To Close
Bulldog Sporting Goods, based in Athens,, GA, is closing after 49 years, according to onlineathens.com.
ABG Acquires Frye Brand
Authentic Brands Group LLC (ABG) acquired a 51 percent stake in Frye, the American heritage brand, from Global Brands Group Holding Limited.
Nike To Sponsor Toledo University
The University of Toledo Athletic Department has agreed to a multi-year exclusive partnership with Nike beginning on July 1, 2017, UT vice president and athletic director Mike O’Brien announced.
FTC Gains More Time To Review Cabela’s, Bass Pro Merger
Cabela’s and Bass Pro extended its timing agreement with the FTC until July 5 to allow more time for the government agency to complete its review of their $5 billion merger.
Under Armour’s Kevin Plank Featured On Sunday Today
Under Armour and Kevin Plank were featured on this morning’s episode of Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist.
Adidas Unveils Ocean-Inspired Shoes
“The new additions to the Adidas x Parley collection are another step in our journey to creating one million pairs of UltraBoost from up-cycled marine plastic,” said Mathias Amm, product category director at Adidas Running.
Why Did Amazon Join SFIA’s Board?
Tom Cove, SFIA’s president and CEO, told SGB, “People in the industry and people at the brand level are figuring out the e-com channel, figuring out the Amazon-specific relations, and even figuring out their own e-commerce/direct-to-consumer initiatives while also looking to maintain relationships with traditional retailers. It’s all part of the mix.”
Finish Line Upbeat About Second-Half Rebound
Finish Line comps are projected to increase low-single digit due to easier comparisons, the sales lift from additional remodels, increased qualities of many current best sellers, and the strong pipeline of launch product, including more kids’ takedowns of top performing adult sizes.
Aisle Talk, Week Of June 19
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Finish Line’s Q1 Benefits From Expense Reductions
The Finish Line Inc. reported earnings slid 15.4 percent in its first quarter ended May 27, to $8.14 million, or 20 cents a share. Results were in line with expectations as strong expense controls made up for below-plan comps.
Brooks Adds Henry Wynne to the Brooks Beasts Track Club
Brooks Running signed Virginia frontrunner Henry Wynne to the Brooks Beasts Track Club.
Kids Foot Locker Goes ‘1-ON-1’ with Top NBA Draft Prospects
Kids Foot Locker and top NBA Draft prospects including Lonzo Ball, Jayson Tatum, Jonathan Isaac, De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk “kickoff their professional basketball journey in the hot seat by young fans.”
L.L. Bean Exec To Lead Maine Audubon
Andy Beahm has been appointed the new executive director of Maine Audubon. He has served as interim director since January and worked for L.L. Bean for 34 years.
