Omega Sports Finds Buyer
The privately held sporting goods retailer with 14 retail locations in NC has been acquired by Craig and Kristin Carlock of Greensboro, NC.
Intrawest Resorts To Be Acquired By Aspen, KSL Capital Partners
“We are excited to work with Aspen and KSL,” said Thomas Marano, Intrawest’s chief executive officer. “Our new partners bring additional financial resources and a shared passion for the mountains and our mountain communities.”
L.L.Bean Tries Limited-Edition Fashion
Mimicking the hype of a retro Jordan launch, L.L.Bean for the first time in its 105-year history unveiled its first set of small-batch-edition duck boots. Special-editions will roll out monthly throughout 2017 in limited quantities.
Brooks Heritage Collection Heads Back Into Retirement
See the latest iterations from the Brooks Heritage Collection before it returns to the vault on June 1.
Adidas Swim Signs Marco Koch
Adidas signed Marco Koch, current world number one swimmer and world record holder, as one of its ambassadors.
Utah Residents Polled On Outdoor Retailer Dispute
A Salt Lake Tribune-Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found 34 percent of registered Utah voters evaluated the state’s response to Outdoor Retailer complaints as excellent or good, while 23 percent rated it as fair and 31 percent found it poor.
Footaction Opens First International Store
Footaction celebrated the grand opening of its Toronto flagship. With 6,500 square-feet of premium retail space, the Toronto Eaton Centre location marks the brand’s first expansion outside the U.S.
BSN Sports Purchases Kimmel’s Athletic Supply
Said Adam Blumenfeld, the company’s CEO, “KAS brings additional quality team sports professionals to our organization in the Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Dallas, TX metro area.”
BSN Sports Acquires Lowe’s Sporting Goods
BSN Sports completed the acquisition of Lowe’s Sporting Goods (LSG) based in London, KY.
Samsonite Acquires EBags
Samsonite International S.A. entered into an agreement to acquire eBags Inc., one of the world’s leading online retailers of bags and related accessories for travel, for a cash consideration of U.S. $105.0 million.
Crocs Launches Campaign Starring Drew Barrymore
Crocs Inc. officially launched its “Come As You Are” campaign “celebrating the uniqueness of individuals and inspiring people to be comfortable in their own shoes”. The campaign is led by brand ambassadors Drew Barrymore, John Cena, YOONA and Henry Lau.
Conservation Alliance Awards $850,000 In Grants
The donations mark The Conservation Alliance’s first funding disbursal for 2017, and the largest grant disbursal in the group’s 28-year history.
All Good Adds New Canadian Distribution
The brand will make its debut at the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) West Trade Show in Vancouver, April 9-10.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Names EVP Of Retail Operations
Sam Johnson joins Academy after seven years with Hhgregg Inc. where he most recently served as chief retail officer.
Skechers Performance U.K. Partners With Breast Cancer Care
Skechers Performance U.K. Division confirmed its ongoing partnership with Breast Cancer Care to help support women across the U.K. who are facing breast cancer.
