Injinji Top Choice Among Western States 100 Finishers
Among the 94 percent of Western States 100 participants, 29.3 percent of finishers wore Injinji socks.
Zalando Estimates Second Quarter Sales Reached $1 Billion
Zalando SE, which has emerged as a leading online fashion retailer across Western Europe, released preliminary figures showing its revenues grew 24 to 26 percent to €909-924 million in the second quarter.
Report: Sports Authority Accelerates Store Closings
Sports Authority is looking to liquidate and close the majority of its stores by the close of July instead of by the end of August, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Dick’s SG to Open 650,000-Square-Foot DC in Upstate New York
Dick’s Sporting Goodswill invest $100 million to build a regional distribution facility at the Broome County Corporate Park in the Town of Conklin, NY. The news was announced by New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Differential Brands Group Acquires Swims Brand
Differential Brands Group Inc. completed the acquisition of Swims AS, a Scandinavian lifestyle brand best known for its range of fashion-forward, water-resistant footwear and sportswear.
EMS and Bob’s Complete Restructuring
Versa Capital Management, LLC announced the formation of Eastern Outfitters, LLC, which will continue the restructured and recapitalized operations of Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) and Bob’s Stores (Bob’s). EMS and Bob’s will operate as business units of Eastern Outfitters, LLC, a new holding company with over $400 million in annual multi-channel revenue
Bats-Toi Sports Startup Launches Website
Bats-Toi (Bah’tua), a startup sports technology company dedicated to improving athlete health and safety, launched its official website.
Adidas by Stella McCartney Enlists Supermodel for Fall/Winter Campaign
Adidas by Stella McCartney enlisted supermodel Karlie Kloss to join on as the face of the Fall/Winter 2016 Adidas by Stella McCartney campaign.
Dick’s and Field & Stream Cohabitate NY Store
Dick’s Sporting Goods will open a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store on August 5 at Latham Farms in Latham, NY (579 Troy Schenectady Rd).
Nautilus Survey: Americans Flunk Fitness IQ
Men and women over 18 show no improvement in basic health and fitness knowledge.
True Hockey Launches B2B E-commerce Site
TRUE Hockey announces the launch of its new business-to-business e-commerce website.
Sports Market Shines for TomTom in Q2; Keep Watch on HD Map Investments
GPS brand reports double-digit growth for sports category during the second quarter. Plus, find out why the latest advances in the field could come from the automated vehicle trend.
Amazon to Add Another Fulfillment Center
Amazon.com Inc. announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Sacramento that will be its tenth in California and fourth announced for the state in four months.
Gold’s Gym Names SVP of Human Resources
Gold’s Gym, a health and fitness franchise, named Jolynda Ward as SVP of human resources.
Athletic Dealers of America Reach Rebates Milestone
The ADA shared at its recent Buying Show in Orlando, FL that the group has surpassed the $1 million mark in rebates distributed to its members for 2015.
