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Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens First Store in Kyle, TX
The new location marks the fifth store Academy has opened in 2023 as Academy looks to achieve its goal of opening a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
Arizona’s Lewis & Clark Outfitters Closes
Lewis & Clark Outfitters, a bike and outdoor store, closed in Springdale, AZ after 23 years in business
NRF to Present Dick’s SG Chairman Ed Stack with The Visionary Award
Presented annually to an outstanding retail leader, the 2023 NRF Visionary Award honors Stack for his leadership of the largest omnichannel sporting goods retailer in the U.S., guiding the company’s evolution from two stores in upstate New York to a Fortune 500 company.
VF’s Outlook Changed to Negative by Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service changed VF Corporation’s outlook to negative from stable, reflecting the effects of the unfavorable tax appeal ruling related to the company’s Timberland acquisition in 2011 and the continued risk associated with the turnaround of Vans.
Academy Sports Principal Accounting Officer to Depart
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. said in a regulatory filing that Heather Davis, SVP, accounting, treasury and tax (principal accounting officer) is leaving the company to pursue a new opportunity, effective September 29.
Rossignol Continues To Grow Nordic Division
Rossignol Group promoted Jeff Courter, previous Nordic category manager for North America, to global technical product manager for the Nordic division as part of a number of promotions and additions to the division.
Macy’s, Inc. to Hire for More Than 38,000 Seasonal Positions
Macy’s, Inc. reported plans to hire more than 38,000 full- and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season at its Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury stores and distribution centers, consistent with open positions in 2022.
Rally House Sets Plans to Open Six Stores
Rally House announced plans to open six stores this fall in Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.
Puma Extends Scuderia Ferrari Partnership
In the coming years Puma will also continue to be the licensing partner for Ferrari-branded products and the supplier of F1 team and race wear for Ferrari and will become its premium partner starting in 2024.
Lands’ End Names CFO
Lands’ End, Inc. announced that Bernard McCracken, the company’s interim CFO since January 2023 and chief accounting officer since April 2014, was named chief financial officer.
Pure Hockey To Open Second Store in Virginia
The new store is scheduled to open in Springfield, VA, with a grand opening event scheduled for October 14..
Dick’s Sporting Goods Appoints BJ’s Chairman to Board of Directors
New director Bob Eddy has served as president and CEO of BJ’s since April 2021. He was appointed chairman in June 2023 and has served on the company’s Board of Directors since 2021. Dick’s Sporting Goods Board expanded to 12 directors.
Fjällräven Opens First Retail Store in Montana
Fjällräven expanded its global retail footprint with a new brand store in Bozeman, MT, its first in the state, that opened on September 2.
Asics Corp. Appoints New Chairman & CEO and New President & COO
The Asics Corporation Board of Directors appointed a new president and reappointed other current top executives to posts other than their current roles.
Westminster College Partners with Nike/BSN Sports
Westminster College, based in New Wilmington, PA, established a product supply agreement with Nike and BSN Sports.