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New Balance Partners With British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS)
New Balance has formed a five-year sponsorship contract with British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), the governing body for higher education sport in the United Kingdom.
REI Appoints Chief Diversity And Social Impact Officer
REI Co-op announced that Wilma Wallace has been promoted to chief diversity and social impact officer, effective immediately. Wallace has served as the retailer’s general counsel and corporate secretary since 2017.
NPD Report: Golf Equipment Sales Surge Through August
Golf equipment dollar sales grew by 37 percent from January through August 2021 compared to the same period a year ago, reported The NPD Group. Year-over-year sales of golf club sets and balls grew by 37 percent and 27 percent, respectively.
Puma’s CEO Sees Potential To Double Revenues
In an interview with the German-language Handelsblatt newspaper, Bjorn Gulden, Puma’s chief executive, said the sports brand has the potential to double its sales to more than €10 billion to $11.5 billion in the long term.
Run Show USA Event To Be Held In Los Angeles
Raccoon Events announced its third Run Show USA venue has been confirmed for September 24-25 2022, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Southern California. This is following the launch of its Run Show USA in Boston and Chicago.
Foot Locker Launches Senior Notes Offering
Foot Locker Inc. is launching a private offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2029. Foot Locker intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes.
Lolë Appoints VP Of Digital Omni-Commerce
Lolë announced the appointment of Rob French as the Montreal-based active lifestyle brand’s new vice president of digital omni-commerce.
Vuori To Open Fashion Island Store
Women’s and men’s performance wear brand Vuori will open the retail doors of its latest Southern California store on October 8.
Eastbay And Champs Sports Launch Performance Apparel Line In Partnership With Jalen Hurts
Eastbay and Champs Sports announced the launch of a new apparel line – Eastbay Performance. Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts will serve as Eastbay Performance’s first brand ambassador.
Ute Mountaineer To Acquire Neptune Mountaineering
Neptune Mountaineering, the outdoor retailer based in Boulder, CO, is being purchased by the owners of the Ute Mountaineer of Aspen, CO.
Gap Closes Note Offering
Gap, Inc. announced it has closed its previously announced offering of $1.5 billion of senior notes.
Paul & Shark Partners With Danilo Gallinari
Paul & Shark announced that professional basketball player, Danilo Gallinari has joined national soccer team head coach Roberto Mancini and Formula 1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi as official ambassadors for the Italian luxury sportswear brand.
Hibbett Sports Opens Second Location In Kansas City
Hibbett announced the opening of its second Kansas City store. The store is located at 8678 E. 63rd Street in the Brywood Center, Kansas City.
Golf Rounds Played Decline 7.3 Percent In August
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played were down 7.3 percent in August but are still ahead 11.3 perfect year-to-date.
Chrome Industries Appoints President
Chrome Industries announced that Timothy Leedom has been named as the brand’s new president. Leedom most recently served as CEO for Bern Helmets.
