Fleet Feet Gains Exclusive With Karhu
Fleet Feet Sports becomes the sole retailer of the Finnish running brand at its 170 stores as well as online at FleetFeetSports.com.
Nike Opens Tokyo NikeLab In December
The NikeLab MA5 has a a thematic focus on uniting nature and technology, and seeks to engage the senses of the consumer, i.e. the shop has its own smell profile.
Cabela’s-Bass Pro Deal Faces Delay
Cabela’s Inc. said in a regulatory filing that both U.S. and Canadian regulators have requested more time to explore its proposed sale to Bass Pro Shops.
BSN Sports Acquires S&S Sports Center
Johnny Schillage and his team from S&S Sports Center LLC, based in Hammond, LA, has joined BSN Sports.
Umbro Remembers Chapecoense
Umbro, a sponsor, honored the Brazilian soccer team across its social media channels.
2XU North America Appoints President
2XU, the compression apparel specialist, appointed Brian Anderson as president of its North America subsidiary.
Dave Larson Joins Under Armour
Larson worked at Brooks from November 2003 until June 2015. His last role was SVP of product and marketing.
Can Hi-Tec Sports Make It As A Licensed Brand?
Cherokee Global Brands’ proposed deal to buy Hi-Tec Sports for $98.5 million will most significantly include selling off the outdoor footwear brand’s wholesale operations to licensed partners.
Christy Sports Names Amer Sports GM As New CEO
Christy Sports, a specialty retailer of ski and snowboard equipment, apparel and accessories, appointed Matt Gold as its new CEO, effective February 2017.
Shoe Carnival Lowers Guidance On Subpar Boot Sales
Declining boot sales in the third quarter and the month of November were only partially offset by athletic footwear gains.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Seattle Location
The sporting goods retailer’s 11th store in Washington and 679th nationwide will open on December 2.
Tiger Woods Returns To Tease New Nike Golf Prototype
Much of the new footwear design is based on Woods’ new swing, which shifted dominance from his left leg to his right.
Nike’s Jordan Brand Opens First European Store
Basketball’s golden boy Michael Jordan gets his first brand brick-and-mortar in Paris.
Newton Running Gets Fit With Body By Simone Deal
Newton Running is looking to tap the fitness sphere through a partnership with Simone De La Rue’s fitness studio and concept, Body By Simone.
Mizuno USA Hires Creative Director Of Global Performance Running Footwear
Working in close partnership with Todd Lewis, VP of running footwear and design – running, Indra Gunasekara, formerly at Brooks, will lead performance running footwear design globally.
