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).
Planet Fitness Raises Guidance On Strong Q3 Comp Sales
The budget-gym chain reported same-store sales up 10 percent, boosting revenue up 26 percent.
Dick’s Partners To Support Monday Night Football Sports Matter
ESPN, Dick’s Sporting Goods and the NFL partnered to support youth and high school sports teams across the country.
Boot Barn Posts Profit In Q3
Boot Barn reported a profit against a loss, helped by improving sales and lower expenses.
TNF Opens Flagship Store In New York City
The North Face opened its first-ever flagship store in New York City on iconic Fifth Avenue Wednesday morning. The 20,000-square-foot store is located at 510 Fifth Ave.
Farm To Feet Partners With SwimRun North Carolina
Farm to Feet will provide each participant in the endurance race, which alternates running and swimming, with a pair of its socks.
SOG Appoints Joe Mc Swiney CEO
Mc Swiney is an outdoor industry veteran whose career includes a 21-year run with Cascade Designs Inc.
Keen Hires Casey Sheahan As President
The former CEO of Patagonia will succeed Steve Meineke, who will retire in mid-November and remain an active Keen Advisory Council member.
