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Topgolf Opens 50th U.S. Venue In Greenville
Topgolf opened the doors to its second South Carolina location at 9 a.m. Friday in Greenville. The new three-level, 55,000-square-foot venue is the company’s 54th location worldwide.
Foot Locker To Bring “Power Store” Concept To NYC
Foot Locker will open its first “Power Store” in New York City in the Washington Heights neighborhood at 605 W. 181st St. The 25,000-square-foot space is expected to open this fall.
Columbia To Support Planet Water Foundation On Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, Columbia Sportswear will match all customer donations made to Planet Water Foundation at its U.S. retail stores on April 22, Earth Day.
Tech Gear 5.7 Appoints COO
Tech Gear 5.7 Inc., makers of Fieldsheer Performance Motorcycle Gear and Mobile Warming Heated Apparel, announced the hiring of Eric Creagh as the company’s new chief operating officer.
Modell’s Confirms Hiring Of Restructuring Advisor
Mitchell Modell, CEO of Sporting Goods, confirmed to USA Today Network New Jersey that the retailer had retained a restructuring advisor but he also stated the family-owned chain has long-term plans to stay in business.
Phenom Elite To Supply Uniforms To Six AFL Teams
Phenom Elite, a start-up based in Philadelphia, reached an agreement to provide uniforms to six teams in the Arena Football League (AFL).
Major League Soccer And U.S. Soccer Partner Partner With Headspace
Major League Soccer (MLS) and U.S. Soccer announced a three-year partnership with Headspace, one of the world’s leading meditation and mindfulness apps.
Kohl’s Commits $10 Million to Family Health And Wellness
Kohl’s announced it is deepening its commitment to families and communities through an expanded Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform, shifting the company’s focus from children’s health to holistic family health and wellness.
Under Armour’s North America President To Exit
Under Armour pInc. in a regulatory filing reported that Jason LaRose, president of its North America division, will be leaving the company on April 30.
Roots Appoints Chief Merchant
Roots, the Toronto-based casual chain, appointed Nancy Lepler as its chief merchant. Lepler formerly held merchant roles for DKNY Retail /G-111 Apparel Group and Aeropostale.
March Retail Sales See Healthiest Gains Since Late 2017
Retail sales were up 1 percent in March seasonally adjusted from February and up 0.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said. NRF said the numbers could have been better if not for cold weather early in March and changes in the timing of two key religious holidays.
Dutch Bros Coffee Hires Rick Anguilla
Dutch Bros Coffee hired Rick Anguilla as its first chief marketing officer. Anguilla’s previous roles included vice president of brand communications at Nike and senior vice president at Under Armour.
Berghaus Doubles The Size Of Its Product And Innovation Team
Berghaus, which is owned by Pentland Brands and based in the North East of England, announced a major investment in its product and innovation team in order to support the brand’s long-term growth strategy.
Puma Starts Beta Tester Program For Its Fit Intelligence (Fi) Technology
Puma announced the launch of the beta tester program for its self-lacing training shoe Fit Intelligence (Fi).
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Announces 2019 Award Nominees
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announced nominees for their 2019 retailer and vendor awards. Vendor of the year nominees include Kelty, Lowa Boots, Smartwool and The North Face.
