Activist Investor Pushes Deckers Board To Explore Sale
The investment firm, with a 3.3 percent stake in Deckers, said the stock has underperformed across all major indices over the past three to five years.
Nike To Open Moscow Flagship
Nike will open a flagship store in Moscow on Air Max Day, March 26. The store is another one of its recent statement locations that “transform sport retail through digitally connected experiences.” Recent openings have included Nike Soho last year and Nike Miami and the Nike & Jordan Basketball Experience Store in Beijing this year. […]
Zappos President To Leave In June
Steve Hill, president of Zappos, will step down in June, according to Footwear News.
Road Race Finishers Down For Third Straight Year
The 5K distance saw an increase in finishers in 2016, with 8.24 million runners crossing the finish line. However, the 10K, half marathon and “other” distances saw decreases of four percent or greater. The marathon finisher total remained flat.
The North Face Names New Endurance Running Team Members
The North Face added Zach Miller and Andrew Miller to its endurance running team, joining the likes of Rory Bosio, Dean Karnazes and Rob Krar.
Yue Yuen Reported 0.5 Percent Sales Growth For 2016
Chairman Lu Chin Chu commented, “We are pleased with the Group’s performance despite the presence of uncertainties and slow global macroeconomic growth. We will continue to seek greater efficiency and provide value added solutions to our brand customers, while balancing the need for sustainable development.”
Road Race Finishers See Third Straight Year Of Declines
For the third straight year, the number of road race finishers declined in the U.S., as 16.96 million runners crossed a finish line in 2016, a one percent decrease from the 17.1 million finishers in 2015, according to Running USA’s U.S. Road Race Trends report.
Hari Mari Launches Baseball-Themed Flip Flops
The Dallas-based sandal brand unveiled its new collaboration flip flop with Nokona, the Texas company known for its hand-crafted leather baseball gloves.
Eastern Outfitters Skipping Auction For Private Sale
Eastern Outfitters, the parent of Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores, plans to hold a private sale to Sports Direct rather than hold a bankruptcy auction as part of a deal reached with unsecured creditors.
T&B Sports Closing Santa Rosa Location
T&B Sports is closing its store in Santa Rosa, CA. The team dealer will continue to operate its San Rafael store.
Zumiez Appoints President Of North America
Zumiez Inc. appointed Troy R. Brown to the position of president North America and Adam C. Ellis as president international.
Feetures Signs Middle Distance Runner Kyle Merber
A member of the world record setting-distance medley relay team, Merber will enter the 2017 outdoor season vying for his first world outdoor team.
Macy’s Gains DKNY As Exclusive
Macy’s Inc. and G-III Apparel Group Ltd. announced an agreement under which Macy’s will serve, beginning February 2018, as the exclusive U.S. department store for sales of DKNY women’s apparel and accessories. Under the agreement, Macy’s exclusivity covers DKNY women’s apparel, handbags and shoes, in addition to women’s and men’s outerwear and swim, which will […]
PGA Tour Superstore To Open At Hilton Head
PGA Tour Superstore is opening a store in the Hilton Head /Bluffton area in South Carolina. The 25,000 square foot location is at 1129 Fording Island Road Bluffton, SC 29910, near the Home Depot at the intersection of U.S. 278 and Burnt Church Road and will be an anchor in the Bluffton Crossing shopping center. […]
Puma To Sponsor Olympique De Marseille
The signing came days after Adidas indicated it would not be renewing its contract with the French soccer club.
