Foot Locker’s Richard Johnson Adds Chairman to Title
Foot Locker, Inc. said its board of directors elected Richard A. Johnson, its president and chief executive officer, to the additional position of chairman of the board, effective May 18, 2016.
Boot Barn Sees Q1 Comps Dip
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. reported net income on an adjusted basis fell 47 percent. Same-store sales were down 1.2 percent.
Swiftwick Ups B2B Commitment With Dealer Shipping Program
Swiftwick, a leading athletic performance sock company, launched a Free Shipping Program for its specialty retailers.
Skechers Performance LA Marathon Partners with Venice Marathon
The Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon and Venice Marathon joined together for a strategic partnership designed to highlight the Sketchers running events on an international scale.
Anti-counterfeiting Group Backs Away From Plan to Admit Alibaba
The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition backed off plans to create a new membership category to admit Alibaba and has hired a firm to investigate its own corporate governance procedures under intense pressure from some of its members.
Fashion Brands Bolt IACC to Protest Alibaba’s Admission
The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC) Tuesday defended its decision to admit Alibaba as an associate member after Michael Kors and Gucci America bolted the organization to protest the decision.
NSGA: New Overtime Rule to Greatly Effect Sporting Goods Industry
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) issued a reminder for its members to be aware of a significant new rule unveiled by the Obama Administration through the Department of Labor (DOL).
Nike Strikes Major Deals With Barcelona and Chelsea
Nike reportedly to close to securing major deals with FC Barcelona and FC Chelsea, according to reports. The signings will make Barcelona the most lucrative global football contract, surpassing Manchester United.
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Liquidators Prevail at Sports Authority Auction
Liquidators won the right to conduct going-out-of-business sales at Sports Authority stores in the absence of acceptable offers from investors interested in operating the bankrupt retail chain a going concern.
Adidas Partners with Pensole on Design Expedition
Pensole Footwear Design Academy and Adidas announced the launch of a hands-on, four-week, intensive footwear design master class.
Leisure Stores Post Strong Year-over-Year Growth
Sales at sporting goods, hobby, books and music stores rose a hefty 4.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April compared with April 2015 according to advance estimated released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
SDSI Accepting Applications to Accelerator Program
San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI), the non-profit business development organization for the Sports and Active Lifestyle (SAL) industry, is accepting applications to its business accelerator program.
Ibex, Patagonia and Keen Honored for Conservation Work
Ibex Outdoor Clothing, Patagonia and Keen have been named winners of The Conservation Alliance’s Outstanding Partnership Award for 2016 for their work.
Salewa North America Hires Icebreaker GM
Salewa North America, which distributes the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the United States and Canada, appointed Brian Mecham as its new general manager.
