Trueform Runner Appoints President
Trueform Runner, the maker of the non-motorized treadmill that teaches proper running form, has hired Glenn Colarossi as its president
Piper Jaffray Teen Survey: Adidas And Patagonia Gaining Traction
According to Piper Jaffray’s Taking Stock With Teens Spring 2017 report, brands losing share/relevance with teens in the active space included Under Armour and The North Face while Adidas and Patagonia gained ground.
Lululemon Appoints Co-Chairman
Glenn Murphy is founder of FIS Holdings and previously served as CEO of Shoppers Drug Mart Corp.
Asics Onitsuka Tiger Opens Manhattan Pop-Up
The 1,290-square foot pop-up gallery offers consumers and visitors alike a unique experience that showcases the Onitsuka Tiger brand and the support of complimenting Japanese artists.
Concussion Concerns Impact Parents’ Views On Sports
An American Osteopathic Association survey found concussion concerns influence whether parents will allow their children to play certain sports.
Varsity Brands Appoints Adam Blumenfeld CEO
Blumenfeld had been serving as CEO of Varsity Brands’ BSN Sports division for the last 10 years.
Omega Sports Finds Buyer
The privately held sporting goods retailer with 14 retail locations in NC has been acquired by Craig and Kristin Carlock of Greensboro, NC.
Adidas Swim Signs Marco Koch
Adidas signed Marco Koch, current world number one swimmer and world record holder, as one of its ambassadors.
Footaction Opens First International Store
Footaction celebrated the grand opening of its Toronto flagship. With 6,500 square-feet of premium retail space, the Toronto Eaton Centre location marks the brand’s first expansion outside the U.S.
BSN Sports Purchases Kimmel’s Athletic Supply
Said Adam Blumenfeld, the company’s CEO, “KAS brings additional quality team sports professionals to our organization in the Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Dallas, TX metro area.”
BSN Sports Acquires Lowe’s Sporting Goods
BSN Sports completed the acquisition of Lowe’s Sporting Goods (LSG) based in London, KY.
The North Face To Ramp Up Segmentation Efforts
Arne Arens, general manager, Americas, The North Face, told the investment community, “Through these segmentation efforts, we will build a differentiated consumer experience across channels and across tiers, maximizing revenues but also assuring a premium positioning across the entire spectrum of distribution.”
Aisle Talk, Week Of April 3
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Names EVP Of Retail Operations
Sam Johnson joins Academy after seven years with Hhgregg Inc. where he most recently served as chief retail officer.
EMS And Bob’s Stores Continue To Shrink
The closings would leave EMS with 24 locations and Bob’s Stores with 14.
