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Amer Sports Announces Senior Management Changes
Amer Sports Corp., acquired last year by Anta Sports, said Heikki Takala has decided to resign from his role as president and CEO and will move into a role as a special advisor to the Board. Jie Zheng, Anta’s executive director and group president, has assumed Takala’s responsibilities.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Pricing Of IPO
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 15.63 million shares of its common stock at $13.00 per share. Shares were priced below the projected range of $15 and $17 a share. Shares of Academy’s common stock are expected to begin trading Friday under the ticker symbol, “ASO.”
Lids Partners With NBA Skills Trainer
Lids has partnered with NBA skills trainer Chris Brickley. This fall, Lids will drop Chris Brickley customizations available at all retail locations with Lids Custom. The duo are also working on a custom hat design with Brickley’s streetwear brand Color Blind and a series of branded content, both scheduled to be released later this year.
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening Of 11 Stores, New Soccer Shops
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its national footprint with the opening of six Dick’s Sporting Goods stores, two combination Dick’s and Golf Galaxy locations and three Dick’s Sporting Goods Warehouse Sale locations in October. The retailer will also open a limited number of Soccer Shops, a new, shop-in-shop experience, starting later this month and host its first Loyalty Appreciation Week beginning October 5.
REI Co-op Continues #OptOutside Tradition
For the sixth year in a row, REI Co-op will close its 167 locations — stores, activity centers, distribution centers, call centers, and headquarters — and pay its employees to #OptOutside on Black Friday.
Fanatics Appoints SVP, Business Development & Strategy
Fanatics appointed Ed O’Brien as SVP, business development, professional sports teams. Prior to joining Fanatics, O’Brien was head of sports and entertainment for CLEAR, a biometric identity platform.
Point6 Partners With Ed Viesturs
Point6 has signed with mountaineer Ed Viesturs in the newly created role of sales and technical representative.
Outdoor Foundation Appoints Managing Director
The Outdoor Foundation (OF), the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), announced that Stephanie Maez, a longtime strategic policy advocate and nonprofit executive and a former state legislator from New Mexico (House District 21), has been named its new managing director.
Reebok Appoints VP, Creative Direction
Reebok today announced the appointment of Kerby Jean-Raymond to Vice President, Creative Direction across all design disciplines for Reebok.
Adidas Places First Sustainability Bond
Adidas successfully placed its first sustainability bond as the company continues to execute on its long-term sustainability plan while optimizing its capital structure and financing costs.
Nordstrom To Ban Fur, Exotic Skins
Nordstrom, Inc. announced the company will stop selling products made using animal fur or exotic animal skin by the end of 2021, becoming the first major U.S. retailer to make the commitment.
PVH Appoints New CEO
PVH Corp., the parent company to Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, announced that Stefan Larsson, president, will be named chief executive officer, effective February 1, 2021. Larsson will succeed Manny Chirico, the company’s CEO since 2006. Chirico will continue in his role as chairman.
Former Cobra-Puma Golf Sales Leader Joins Motocaddy
Motocaddy, the British-based manufacturer of electric walking carts, has appointed Roger Teat, former director of sales operations at Cobra-Puma Golf, as President based in Carlsbad, CA.
Walmart, Target To Hold Sales Events Timed With Amazon Prime Day
Walmart and Target announced plans to offer their own deals on the same days as 2020’s Amazon Prime Day. On Monday, Amazon revealed its Prime Day would happen on October 13 and 14 and on Tuesday, Target said it’s bringing back its Deal Days from October 13 through 14.
DU/ER To Open Store In Denver
The Vancouver-based DU/ER announced plans to open its first international store in Denver, CO.
