Nordstrom Plans Another Texas Rack Store
With the addition of this new location, two stores opening this fall in Denton and Allen, and the recently-opened location in San Antonio, Nordstrom will operate 22 Nordstrom Rack stores and eight Nordstrom stores in Texas.
Macy’s Plans to Open Up to 30 Small-Format Stores Through 2025
Macy’s, Inc. reported plans to open up to 30 new small-format stores starting in 2024 and running through fall 2025; this is in addition to the 15 small-format Macy’s and Bloomie’s stores the retailer will operate by the end of 2023.
Camping World’s CEO Joins Overstock’s Board
Overstock.com, Inc. appointed Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World, as an independent director, effective October 2, 2023.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens Second VA Store
The 77,000-square-foot space in Fredericksburg, VA marks the sixth store Academy has opened in 2023 on its was to its goal of opening 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
Wahoo Fitness to Close RGT Cycling Virtual Cycling App
Wahoo Fitness announced plans to close its virtual cycling app RGT, the company acquired in April 2022, to focus on its “structured training content.”
Fanatics Inks CLC Deal to Sell Licensed U.S. College Gear Worldwide
The company signed a long-term agreement with U.S. collegiate licensing company CLC to sell licensed fan gear from U.S. colleges to international college sports enthusiasts through its online sites.
Zamberlan Names Rep Group In Midwest
Zamberlan, the third-generation handcrafted Italian bootmaker, tapped The Hammond Group to represent the brand in the Midwest.
Lax Ammunition Opens Fourth Retail Store In California
Lax Ammunition, the Southern California ammunition retailer, opened its fourth retail location in San Marcos, CA, on October 2.
Future Motion Recalls Electric Skateboards After Four Deaths
Future Motion, Inc., the manufacturer of Onewheel electric skateboards, issued a recall of 300,000 skateboards in tandem with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) after a series of accidents and four reported deaths.
Freemotion Fitness Appoints VP Sales for North America
Freemotion Fitness, the commercial equipment arm of iFIT, appointed Adam Guier as vice president of sales for North America.
Under Armour to Open First Store in Northern Ireland
Under Armour is opening its first store in Northern Ireland in November with a 2,600-square-foot location at The Boulevard in Banbridge.
Pas Normal Studios Adding Singapore and Munich Flagship Stores
Danish cycling apparel powerhouse added a store in San Francisco this past spring and another store opening recently took place in the heart of Munich, while a new flagship store opened in Singapore over the weekend.
Sportime Clubs and Financial Partner to Launch Pickleball Clubs
Sportime Clubs and Hornig Capital Partners signed a partnership agreement to establish a new company, Sportime Pickleball, LLC, that will develop and operate standalone, pickleball facilities in the tri-state area under the Sportime brand.
American Outdoor Brands Launches Stock Buyback Program
American Outdoor Brands, Inc.’s Board of Directors approved repurchasing up to $10 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.
Salt Life is Subject of Unsolicited Acquisition Offer
The company said there can be no assurances as to the timing, terms or structure of a potential transaction or that a transaction will consummate.
