Shoes.com To Shut Down
Shoes.com announced that it will be shutting down operations. The company said it will take all three of its e-commerce properties – Shoes.com, OnlineShoes.com and ShoeME.ca – offline, along with closing the two shoes.com brick-and-mortar stores in Vancouver and Toronto.
Finish Line Finds Buyer For JackRabbit
Finish Line expects to incur a pre-tax charge in the fourth quarter of approximately $33 million to $36 million.
Differential Brands Group Appoints CFO
For more than 12 years, Bob Ross held various financial and operational executive roles at Urban Outfitters.
Finish Line To Exit JackRabbit
The Finish Line, Inc. announced a plan to exit the unprofitable JackRabbit business, formerly Running Specialty Group. The company has entered into a definitive agreement with affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital, LLC, a Los Angeles based private investment firm.
Travis Campbell Becomes Smartwool’s Brand President
Campbell most recently served as president and CEO of Far Bank Enterprises, an integrated manufacturer and distributor of fly fishing products and owner of the Sage, Redington, and RIO brands.
Cabela’s Credit-Card Deal In Jeopardy
While Capital One could refile its application, Bass Pro could absorb Cabela’s credit card portfolio into its own portfolio or seek other suitors.
Nike Still Working Closely With Tiger Woods
Despite news that Tiger Woods reached a partnership with TaylorMade for golf clubs, Nike is still working closely with the golf legend on golf shoes.
Jimmy Choo Reports Record Annual Revenue
Revenues grew 15 percent. Strong growth in Asia, continued solid growth in Europe and Japan and improving trends in U.S. retail offset a planned reduction in U.S. wholesale.
SFIA Debuts Start-Up Workshop At Litigation, Regulatory & Risk Management Summit
The ‘Start-Up Workshop’ will provide an interactive platform for startups to receive insight from established sports & fitness brands and legal experts attending 2017 LR2MS.
Pensole Partners With Foot Locker Again
Pensole Footwear Design Academy announced the kickoff and schedule for the 2017 World Sneaker Championship (WSC) – Powered by Foot Locker
SnowSports Industries America Extends Contract With Denver
At the kick-off day of education for the SnowSports Industries America’s (SIA) annual Snow Show in Denver, CO, the organization announced, along with VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, that they have extended their contract in The Mile High City through 2030.
SIA To Stream Programs From The Snow Show
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) will stream live programs from the Snow Show in Denver on January 25, 26 and 27 at www.snowsports.org.
Callaway Golf Signs Global Golf Superstar Michelle Wie
Wie will add to Callaway’s group of talented young players, a list that includes Patrick Reed, 2016 Masters Champion Danny Willett, Wes Bryan, Ollie Schniederjans, Ryo Ishikawa, Branden Grace, Thomas Pieters, and Daniel Berger, who officially joined the company as a Tour Staffer this week.
Capital One’s Credit Card Deal With Cabela’s To Miss Deadline
Capital One Financial Corp. indicated on Wednesday that it doesn’t expect to receive regulatory approval of its acquisition of Cabela’s credit card business prior to October 3, 2017, when the deal can be terminated by either party.
OIA On The Uncertain Future Of America’s Public Lands
Executive Director Amy Roberts and VP of Government Affairs Alex Boian spoke with SGB about the growing threat and why the outdoor industry needs to unite and fight.
