Under Armour Hires Gap Inc. Vet as Chief Supply Chain Officer
The company hired retail industry veteran Shawn Curran as chief supply chain officer, reporting to President and CEO Stephanie Linnartz. After three decades working at Gap, Inc., Curran will join Under Armour on October 16.
Decathlon to Open First Store in British Columbia
Decathlon plans to open a flagship store in spring 2024 at Metropolis at Metrotown, marking its first store in British Columbia and its 19th in Canada.
REI To Open Huntington Station Store
The 21,000-square-foot store in the Huntington Shopping Center in Huntington Station, NY will host a grand opening November 3-5. It is REI’s seventh store in the Tri-State area.
Sorel to Open Pop-Up in Brooklyn
The 900-square-foot space is opening from October 13 to 22 in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, NY and will be Sorel’s signature orange color.
Life Time to Acquire Arden Hills Athletic & Social Club Property in Sacramento
Life Time announced plans to acquire the property of Arden Hills Athletic & Social Club in Sacramento and reopen the facility as Life Time Arden in early 2024.
KUIU To Open Dallas Store for Direct-to-Consumer Brand
The company said that based on the active consumer base in Dallas, it’s the ideal location for a brick-and-mortar store. KUIU said being DTC-focused provides the company with data and insights on its customers.
Lacrosse, Flag Football, Cricket on Short List for 2028 LA Games
The organizing committee for the Los Angeles Games reported it will propose adding flag football, lacrosse, squash, and cricket to the Olympic program for 2028. The organizing committee is also aiming to bring baseball and softball back.
Dick’s SG To Open House of Sports in Miami
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported that the company submitted plans with Miami-Dade County to open a House of Sports in Miami in a space formerly occupied by a Nordstrom store in the Dadeland Mall.
Running USA’s COO Departs
Running USA’s Board of Directors announced that Christine Bowen, chief operating officer and VP for the past 14 years, stepped down from her role, effective September 30.
Walmart Again Closing Stores on Thanksgiving
Walmart announced that it will close its doors on Thanksgiving for the fourth consecutive year.
Har-Tru Acquires Armor Crack Repair
Har-Tru, LLC, a specialist in court construction and surfacing solutions based in Troy, VA, has acquired Armor Crack Repair, which specializes in court crack repair and maintenance.
Moody’s Affirms PureGym’s Debt Ratings Following Refinancing
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the debt ratings of PureGym following the London-based budget fitness chain refinancing. Moody’s said the refinancing removed debt maturity risks and marginally improved PureGym’s debt leverage.
Dryvebox Signs First Franchised Partner
Dryvebox, which offers a mobile golf simulator experience, awarded its first franchise partner in Florida and opened up franchising opportunities in California.
Capstone Precision Group Appoints U.S. Marketing Manager
Capstone Precision Group, the maker of Berger Bullets and Ammunition, appointed Kenneth Lin as marketing manager for U.S. operations.
Winnebago Adds Board Member
Winnebago Industries, Inc. appointed Staci Kroon to its board of directors. Kroon is the president and chief executive officer of BraunAbility.
