Topgolf Opens In Jacksonville
The 65,000-square-foot venue is the company’s second in Florida and its 30th location worldwide.
Dez Bryant Tops NFLPA Sales List
Dez Bryant continues to hold the top spot on the NFLPA Top 50 Player Sales List, based on total sales of all officially-licensed merchandise from March 1 through August 31 of 2016.
Teyana Taylor Launches Fitness Brand
Teyana Taylor, who has been trending thanks to her Flashdance workout in Kanye West’s “Fade” video, launched her own fitness brand, Fade 2 Fit.
Robin Williams’ Bicycle Collection Auctioned To Raise $600,000
The bicycle collection of late comedian and action Robin Williams was auctioned on Paddle8, raising more than $600,000 for the Challenged Athlete Foundation (CAF) and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Downtrend Continues For GNC In Q3
The nutrition retailer reported its third-quarter 2016 revenue slumped 8.1 percent as same-store sales fell at a similar pace, driving less profit in the period.
Addaday Team Adds Molly Huddle
In addition to the 10,000m American record holder, the brand’s elite athlete team also includes marathon runners Kara Goucher and Deena Kastor, ultrarunner Timothy Olson and distance runner Chelsea Sodaro.
Mountain Khakis Names Southeast Sales Agency
Mountain 2 Sea, with offices in North Carolina and Florida, also represents Buff, Eagle Creek, ExOfficio, Gregory, Marmot and Stanley.
Adidas’ New Creative Director Passes Away
Fashion designer Richard Nicoll, who was preparing to take the position of Creative Director at Adidas come January 2017, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2016.
Wilson Sporting Goods Acquires EvoShield
EvoShield is the leading brand of protective gear for baseball and softball athletes and teams in the U.S., and the Official Protective Gear of Major League Baseball.
MEC To Open Fifth Quebec Store Saturday
The new 24,000-square-foot store marks the Vancouver, B.C-based specialty retailer’s continued expansion in eastern Canada.
Moody’s Confirms Bass Pro’s Debt Ratings
The debt ratings had been placed under review for a possible downgrade following Bass Pro’s announcement that it planned to acquire Cabela’s.
Fitness Dominates In Brunswick Corp.’s Q3 Growth
Fitness segment sales grew 20 percent due to acquisitions. Boat sales were up 13 percent and Marine Engine sales were up 6 percent.
Cabela’s Moves Ahead With New Store Design
Cabela’s Incorporated will begin construction on a newly designed store in Texas this year even as it awaits approval of its acquisition by Bass Pro Shops.
Modell’s To Move Into Sports Authority’s Last NYC Location
The 20,000-square-foot lease was initially claimed by Dick’s Sporting Goods as part of a bankruptcy auction but Dick’s eventually rejected the lease after due diligence, losing an opportunity to open its first Manhattan store.
New Era To Become NBA’s Official Headwear Partner
New Era becomes the official authentic headwear provider of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and NBA Development League (NBA D-League).
