Zumiez’s October Sales Jump
The action sports retailer lifted its guidance following its report of a 10.2 percent October comp gain.
Report: JackRabbit Hits Selling Block
Sources told Bloomberg Finish Line’s run specialty segment could draw interest from private equity firms and other sporting goods chains.
Under Armour Opens Boston Brand House
The new location will offer localized Boston apparel, including Boston Red Sox gear and the New England Patriots NFL Combine Authentic Team collection.
Can Finish Line Find A Buyer For JackRabbit?
The report of a potential sale comes as the segment is improving its business, yet still underperforming its parent company’s expectations.
Big 5 Sees Big Benefits From Competitor Closures
With Sports Authority and Sport Chalet out of business, Big 5 took advantage in the Western U.S. of being one of few remaining sporting goods outlets. But new competition is coming.
Foot Locker Unveils ‘Five Borough Challenge’ Team
Comprised of five local runners who have each overcome significant personal challenges, the team will run the first 13 miles of the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon together.
Hoka Partners With New Jersey New York Track Club
Running shoe brand owned by Deckers Brands adds its second sponsorship of a world-class running club.
Hibbett Sports Adds Board Member
Karen S. Etzkorn, EVP at HSNi, joins the board, bringing its current membership to nine directors.
Columbia To Relocate Sorel HQ To Downtown Portland
Columbia Sportswear Co. will relocate its Sorel footwear brand headquarters and 45 employees to downtown Portland, OR.
Scarpa Retains Sales Reps In South-Central U.S.
Conner Larsen will represent the brand in the south-central U.S., including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Louisiana.
Puma’s Jay Piccola To Retire
The president and general manager of Puma North America region since 2000 will retire, mid-2017.
Big 5 Sales Rise Thanks To Closed Competition
With Sports Authority and Sport Chalet stores now closed, Big 5 stores benefitted with a 6.8-percent rise in same-store sales for the third quarter.
Hillsound Adds Sales Reps In Rockies, Mid-Atlantic and Pacific NW
Green River Sales will represent Hillsound in the Rocky Mountain region, Dedication Sports Group in the Mid-Atlantic and PlayNorthWest in the Pacific Northwest.
NSGA Finds Hispanic Population Heavily Involved In Sports & Fitness
The National Sporting Goods Association released a study, Scouting the Hispanic Market, which revealed that 92 percent of Hispanics consider sports and exercise extremely or very important to their family’s lifestyle.
Sports Licensing And Tailgating Show Taps Interbike Director
Pat Hus will head Emerald Exposition’s Sports Licensing and Tailgating Show in addition to continuing to lead the company’s Interbike trade show.
