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Academy Sports To Expand Into Greater Indianapolis
Academy Sports + Outdoors, Inc. announced plans to open its first two stores in Greater Indianapolis this fall in Westfield-Carmel and Avon.
Amazon Announces Prime Day 2023 Sales Event Dates
Amazon announced that the company’s 2023 Prime Day Sale will be held from July 11-12. As in previous years, Amazon Prime Day is a 48-hour sale offering Prime members-only discounts. Last year, Amazon Prime Day ran in more than 20 countries from July 12-13.
Backcountry To Open Retail Location At The Grove In Los Angeles
Backcountry, the specialty retailer selling outdoor gear and apparel, plans to open a brick-and-mortar store at The Grove in Los Angeles in July—one of three new stores for 2023.
Pentland Brands Appoints New CFO
Pentland Brands appointed seasoned executive Graham Burridge as its new chief finance officer (CFO). Burridge has over two decades of experience in the consumer and retail sector, having held notable roles at WPP, Disney and Apple.
Canterbury Renews Partnership With British & Irish Lions
The British & Irish Lions extended its agreement with Canterbury as the official apparel partner and exclusive kit supplier for the 2025 Lions Tour to Australia. The rugby union team had partnered with Canterbury for the 2017 and 2021 tours.
National Golf Foundation Promotes Nathan To President/COO
The National Golf Foundation promoted Greg Nathan to president and chief operating officer. Joe Beditz, president and CEO since 1989, will remain CEO, working closely with Nathan.
Alibaba Resets Leadership Structure
Alibaba is replacing Daniel Zhang as chairman and CEO. Joseph Tsai, executive vice chairman and a co-founder, will become chairman while Eddie Wu, chairman of e-commerce at Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall businesses and co-founder, will take over as CEO.
Christy Sports Opens Re-Branded Big Sky Location
Christy Sports opened its newly rebranded store in Big Sky, MT, previously Grizzly Outfitters. The store is now Christy Sports Big Sky Town Center and marks Big Sky, Montana’s second Christy Sports location.
Ross Stores Sets Long-Term CEO Succession Plan
Ross Stores, Inc.’s Board of Directors approved a new employment agreement with Barbara Rentler, vice chair and chief executive officer, extending through March 31, 2027. The new agreement allows Rentler to continue as CEO through January 31, 2026. By that date, the Board expects to have selected her successor.
Bonobos Founder Re-Joins Brand In Advisory Role With New Owner
Andy Dunn, the founder of Bonobos, will join WHP Global in an advisory role for the newly acquired Bonobos brand. WHP acquired the brand from Walmart in mid-April.
Mountain Khakis Appoints Sales Group For Eastern Canada
Mountain Khakis hired the The Outside Group to represent the brand in Eastern Canada. The Outside Group was founded in 1999 by principal Ron Barr and also includes Daniela Michaud and Rob Dunlop who operate through the group’s showroom and offices in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Fanatics And Pittsburgh Pirates Open New Clubhouse Store
The Pittsburgh Pirates, in partnership with Fanatics, officially opened the doors to a new retail experience at PNC Park. The new Pirates Clubhouse Store is a single level retail space that is more than double the size of the previous location.
Amer Sports’ Debt Ratings Upgraded By S&P
S&P Global Ratings upgraded the debt ratings of Amer Sports Holding Oy due to the company’s robust operating performance, thanks to a strong performance in China, the continuous acceleration of the Arc’teryx brand, and positive momentum in its footwear division driven by the Salomon brand. Amer’s sales grew 30.3 percent in 2022.
Fanatics Partners With LaLiga On Omnichannel Retail And Manufacturing Partnership
European football league LaLiga launched its first online retail shop with Fanatics as part of a wide-ranging omnichannel retail and manufacturing partnership.
VF Corp. Appoints New CEO to Lead Parent of The North Face, Vans And Timberland
VF Corporation’s Board of Directors appointed Bracken Darrell as president and CEO, effective July 17. Darrell joins VF Corp. from Logitech International SA, where he has been president and CEO since 2013.
