Eurobike Makes Its Move To July
Europe’s largest bicycle trade show is moving up a month starting in 2018 to compete with in-house dealer events proliferating on both sides of the Atlantic.
Shoe Carnival Appoints Athletic Footwear Buyer
Clint Pierce most recently served as senior vice president general merchandise manager for footwear and apparel at Sports Authority.
Fashion SVP Highlights Sustainable Production
Show organizer Idex teamed up with Fashion Enter and the Ethical Fashion Forum to present a new feature at the show called Fashion Made Better.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 10
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 10
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Golfsmith Gains Court Approval To Close 20 Stores
Goldsmith received bankruptcy court approval to close 20 of its 109 stores, including its only New York City location.
VF Corp. Joins IFC’s Bangladesh Partnership For Cleaner Textile
VF Corp. joins 12 other brands in the PACT family, bringing the total partner brands to 13.
Under Armour CEO Presents Entrepreneurship Competition
The competition will bring the top young entrepreneurial talents in the country to Northwestern University next spring for a chance at $100,000 in total cash prizes.
Timberland Participates In Sustainatopia
In its second year participating in the conference, the outdoor lifestyle brand shared how it engages employees to participate in the company’s legacy of protecting and restoring the outdoors and supporting communities in which it operates.
CBL & Associates To Close Shopping Centers On Thanksgiving
Department stores, movie theaters, restaurants and retailers with exterior mall entrances will have the option to open their stores on Thursday, but access to mall common areas will be restricted until 6 a.m. on Friday.
SurfStitch Appoints CFO
The online action sports retailer appointed Nigel Phillips as its chief financial officer and Stephanie Belton as company secretary.
Tecovas Raises $1.8 Million
The direct-to-consumer handmade western boot brand raised $1.8 million in funding to expand its inventory, consumer reach and team, as well as fund working capital.
Asics Launches Extra Mile Campaign, Supports NYC Marathon
For each “Extra Mile,” Asics will donate a pair of running shoes to Girls on the Run, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting self-confidence and healthy lifestyles through running.
Bass Pro CEO Talks Cabela’s Merger
Bass Pro Founder and CEO Johnny Morris reassured Cabela’s employees that he plans to retain a “significant” presence in Nebraska, but there will be some layoffs and co-branding between the retailers.
Chelsea FC Inks Its Largest Commercial Deal With Nike
The new technical partnership with Nike makes the swoosh the official kit supplier beginning in the 2017/18 season.
