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Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening In Greenfield, IN
The 45,000-square-foot store will be one of three Gander Outdoor retail locations in Indiana.
Nike Acquires Data Analytics Leader Zodiac
Nike Inc. announced it has acquired Zodiac Inc., a leading consumer data analytics firm based in New York City and Philadelphia, as it accelerates its Consumer Direct Offense strategy to serve consumers faster and more personally at scale.
VF Corp. Receives National Award From The U.S. Association Of Former Members Of Congress
The Corporate Statesmanship Award recognizes outstanding corporate leadership and citizenship, including companies that exemplify service and commitment to improving the lives of others.
Carhartt And ’47 Expand Headwear Collaboration To All MLB Teams
Carhartt announced the expansion of the headwear collaboration and Outwork x Outroot campaign in partnership with ’47 to all MLB teams.
TYR Sport Re-Signs Craig Alexander
TYR Sport announced the re-signing of 3X Ironman and 2X Ironman 70.3 World Champion Craig “Crowie” Alexander to its roster of sponsored athletes.
3N2 Signs Philadelphia Phillies’ Aaron Nola
Philadelphia Phillies’ pitcher Aaron Nola signed an endorsement deal with baseball apparel and footwear company 3N2.
Finish Line Sees Q4 EPS At Top End Of Guidance
The Finish Line Inc. pre-announced fourth quarter results that showed earnings coming in ahead of guidance while same-store sales arrived below guidance.
JD Sports Agrees To Acquire The Finish Line
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that it has entered into a merger agreement providing for JD Sports Fashion Plc (JD.L) to acquire 100 percent of the issued and outstanding Finish Line shares at a price of $13.50 per share in cash representing an aggregate deal value of approximately $558 million.
Boardriders Reaffirms Billabong Acquisition Is Best Value for Shareholders
Boardriders, Inc., the parent of Quiksilver, Roxy, and DC Shoes brands, reaffirmed that its proposed acquisition of Billabong International Limited is in the best interest of all shareholders.
Li Ning 2017 Sales Climb 11 Percent
Li Ning reported earnings from continuing operations nearly doubled in 2017 on an 11 percent revenue gain.
Nike Seeing “Significant” North America Reversal
Nike Inc.’s earnings in its third quarter ended February 28 came in well-ahead of Wall Street guidance while sales were slightly ahead. North American sales were down 4 percent in the period but Mark Parker, president and CEO, said the company is seeing “a significant reversal of trend in North America, as momentum accelerates through the scaling of new innovation platforms and differentiated Nike Consumer Experiences expand across the marketplace.”
Gander Outdoors Opens Locations in In Chambersburg, PA And Forest Lake, MN
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, has opened locations in Chambersburg in Pennsylvania and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
LeftLane Sports Starts Film Series To Support Local Outdoor Non-Profits
LeftLane Sports, the online retailer based in San Luis Obispo, CA, recently hosted a local screening of a popular rock climbing film while contributing to a local nonprofit.
Easter Spending Expected To Be Second Highest In NRF Survey History
Easter spending is expected to total $18.2 billion this year, almost on par from a record $18.4 billion in 2017 but still the second-highest level on record, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Dick’s CEO Pens Op-Ed Urging Congress To Act On Guns
In an op-ed in the Washington Post, Ed Stack, CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, urged Congress to pass stricter gun laws. He wrote in part, “The majority of Americans are demanding that members of Congress take a stand and be brave enough to do their jobs.”
