Luxottica And Essilor Confirm Merger Details
Based on a preliminary analysis, the combined group is expected to progressively generate revenue and cost synergies ranging from €400 million to €600 million in the medium term.
Newton Running Unveils Massive 2017 Ambassador Team
The group was culled from more than 860 applications and sits at nearly 100 people, comprising athletes, students, new runners, elite age groups, teachers, coaches, professionals, mothers, fathers, philanthropists and more.
Maidenform Launches First-Ever Sport Bra Collection
The Maidenform Sport collection will be available at Kohl’s.
Cold Weather And Hot Talk At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
While snowy and chilly weather throughout much of the country cheered spirits, concerns over bankruptcies, politics, shifting consumer behavior and show dates were still top of mind at the show.
Epoch Lacrosse Partners With Indiana University
Epoch Lacrosse will be outfitting the Indiana University Men’s lacrosse team with its Integra Protective line of gloves, arm pads and shoulder pads for the 2017 season.
Patagonia And Black Diamond Founders Challenge Utah’s Politics
Yvon Chouinard and Peter Metcalf are working together again.
Puma Reels Big Sean From Adidas
Terms of the endorsement have not yet been released, however Big Sean is already showing pride for his new sneaker allegiance, wearing pumas in his new music video “Moves.”
Shoe Carnival Turns Promotional In December
The family shoe chain decided to focus on inventory control across all categories, which resulted in improved sales performance, but at the cost of margin.
Anytime Fitness Opens 100th U.K. Gym
The U.K. now becomes the fifth country with at least 100 Anytime Fitness gyms.
Stadium Goods Secures $4.6 Million In Equity Funding
The financing round was led by Forerunner Ventures (Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, Jet.com) and also includes The Chernin Group, among others. Mark Cuban is also a partner and advisor.
Bankruptcy Liquidation Sales Begin At McMaster Sports Ltd.
This Liquidation Sale includes a vast selection of all-mountain, twin tip, and cross-country skis, snowboards, boots, poles, bindings, winter and athletic clothing, running shoes and accessories.
True Fit Appoints Troy Brown As Chief Retail Officer
Prior to True Fit, Brown was acting vice president of North American sales at Demandware, which was acquired by Salesforce in July 2016.
Rabbit Signs Natasha LaBeaud Anzures
The distance runner has competed in the NCAA Championships, the Pan American Games and the IAAF World Cross Country Championships and has now set her sights on the World Championship qualifying standard for 10,000 meters.
Topgolf Adds Second Alabama Location
Located on the property being redeveloped into MidCity in Huntsville, the 53,000-square-foot location is expected to open in late December 2017 or early January 2018.
GoFundMe Acquires CrowdRise
CrowdRise is the fundraising platform for many of the top endurance events in the country, including the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Ironman and Tough Mudder.
