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Academy Sports + Outdoors Searching for Next CEO

Academy Sports + Outdoors revealed it has begun planning for the succession of its president and CEO, Rodney Faldyn. While Faldyn has not decided on a specific timeline for his exit, Academy has nonetheless initiated a succession planning process to ensur

FFANY Draws Athletic Styling

While the footwear trade show continues to focus on dressier offerings, FFANY held last week in New York again underscored the popularity of athletic styling. Particularly pervasive was vulcanized canvas takes across a number of brands and incorporated in

Academy Sports + Outdoors Begins Succession Planning

Academy Sports + Outdoors has begun planning for the succession of its president and CEO, Rodney Faldyn, who joined the retailer in 2006 and was appointed CEO when affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR) acquired a majority stake in Academ

FeraDyne Outdoors Acquires FL Archery Holdings

FeraDyne Outdoors LLC, a portfolio company majority owned by funds affiliated with Snow Phipps Group, LLC, has acquired FL Archery Holdings LLC (d.b.a. Field Logic), an industry leader in archery targets and accessories…

Adidas Applauds Sepp Blatter Resignation

In response to the resignation of Sepp Blatter, FIFA's president, Adidas said in a statement, “We welcome FIFA's commitment to change. As stated before, the Adidas Group is fully committed to creating a culture that promotes the highest standard