Trips For Kids Forms New National Organization, Expands Mission
TFK has expanded its mission to include children of all communities, not just the underserved, in helping them build confidence, develop successful life skills, and gain environmental awareness through the simple act of having fun on a bike.
Soles4Souls Announces Spring Cleaning/Earth Day Initiative
“The saying ‘one person’s trash is another person’s treasure’ couldn’t apply more when it comes to creating powerful sustainable economic opportunities through repurposing shoes and clothing,” says Soles4Souls CEO Buddy Teaster.
Pearl Izumi To Sponsor USA Triathlon
Pearl Izumi will outfit the elite athletes on the USA Triathlon and USA Paratriathlon National Teams with cycling apparel to wear at ITU events and for training purposes.
Payless Lists Stores To Close
The retailer plans to close about 400 stores. As expected, the biggest states saw the most closures, including about 110 in Texas and 50 in California.
Royal Robbins Teams Up With The Conservation Alliance
The designer, manufacturer and retailer of outdoor and travel apparel will dedicate 10 percent of its April proceeds from its eco-friendly Hempline Collection to the campaign.
Rocky Brands Appoints Two Board Members
Rocky Brands Inc. appointed William L. Jordan and Robert B. Moore, Jr. to the company’s board of directors.
Mary Anderson, REI Co-Founder, Dies
Mary Anderson and her husband, Lloyd, founded REI in Seattle, WA in 1938.
Interbike Appoints Retail Relations Director
Interbike hired Fred Clements, longtime NBDA executive director, to fill the newly created position of retail relations director.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Hold Grand Opening In Wilmington
“We are excited to enter North Carolina which is a new state for Sportsman’s Warehouse. This location has a large user base that is currently under served through existing retailers,” noted John Schaefer, Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO.
Sports Direct Completes Sale Of Dunlop
Sports Direct completed the sale of its Dunlop business to Japan-based Sumitomo Rubber Industries for $137.5 million.
Dick’s Sporting Goods To Open Six New Stores
The retailer will celebrate the opening of stores in Colorado, Missouri, New York and Texas
J.Crew’s President To Exit
Jenna Lyons has been with J.Crew for 26 years and has served as president and executive creative director since 2012.
Aerosoles Appoints New CEO
Chief Executive Officer R. Shawn Neville will assume the role of executive chairman of the board while Denise Incandela, formerly at Ralph Lauren, takes over as CEO.
Payless Files For Bankruptcy
The family-shoe chain plans to immediately close nearly 400 underperforming locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico while reorganizing its debt.
Reebok Unveils Sustainable Products Initiative
The first Cotton + Corn release will be a shoe that has an upper comprised of organic cotton and a base originating from industrial grown corn.
