Academy Is Opening Two More Stores In Central Texas In F23
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. reported it will open two new stores in Central Texas this fall in Brenham and Kyle, respectively and is on track to open 13-to-15 stores in 2023, with the goal of opening 120-to-140 new stores by the end of 2027.
Next Level Apparel Appoints New VP of Marketing
Next Level Apparel appointed Torin Rea as vice president of marketing to drive brand awareness and develop growth strategies for the brand.
Hotter Shoes Parent to Appoint Administrators to Sell Operating Subsidiary
Unbound Group, the parent company of British footwear retailer Hotter Shoes, suspended trading of its shares on the London Stock Exchange and appointed administrators for its primary operating subsidiary, Beaconsfield Footwear, Ltd., after failing to find a buyer or to raise capital to restructure the business.
Nation’s Capital Region Leads Fittest Cities in 2023
Arlington, VA and Washington, D.C., are ranked as the top two cities, respectively, in the 16th annual ACSM American Fitness Index rankings report published by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation.
Davidson’s Names Director of Merchandising
Davidson’s, the firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories wholesaler, welcomed Ronald Dan as its director of merchandising. His most recent position was with Trailblazer Firearms where he served as president.
Smith & Wesson Brands Appoints New Member to Board of Directors
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. appointed Michelle J. Lohmeier to the company’s Board of Directors further strengthening the board’s expertise and breadth of experience.
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.’s Debt Ratings Outlook Lowered
S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Wolverine World Wide Inc. due to the footwear company’s recent underperformance and challenging conditions going forward.
361 Degrees International Posts Low-Teens Retail Sales Growth in Q2
361 Degrees International Limited reported its retail sales (in terms of the retail value) of 361° core branded products for the second quarter of 2023 posted low-teens growth compared to the comparable period of 2022.
Drive Shack Opens Puttery Location in Minneapolis
Drive Shack, Inc. reported plans to open a Puttery location in Minneapolis, MN, on July 21, in the North Loop at 240 Hennepin Avenue.
Nike Ends Sponsorship of Hockey Canada
Nike ended its sponsorship of Hockey Canada. Last year, Nike was one of several major partners that paused its sponsorship deal with Canada’s governing hockey body amid heavy criticism of the organization’s handling of sexual assault allegations involving members of its 2018 World Junior team and settlement payouts.
Ross Stores Opens 27 New Stores in July
Ross Stores opened 18 Ross Dress for Less and nine DD’s Discounts stores across 14 states in June and July as part of the company’s plan to add approximately 100 new stores—75 Ross and 25 DD’s Discounts—during fiscal 2023.
Journeys Launches Second-Hand Resale Program
Journeys launched Journeys Second-Hand, an apparel resale program where customers can shop secondhand apparel through the company’s website and resell their worn clothing for a Journeys shopping credit.
Oberalp Group Extends Italian Distribution for Fischer for Five Years, Adds One/Way Brand
The Oberalp Group has been the distribution partner for the traditional Austrian brand Fischer in Italy since 2012 and will remain so until 2028. For the first time, the Oberalp Group has been secured the distribution rights of the One/Way brand, which is also owned by Fischer Sports.
Thule Group Appoints New CFO
Thule Group appointed Toby Lawton as chief financial officer and a Group management team member based at its Headquarters in Malmö, Sweden. Lawton will assume his position latest in January 2024.
RBFF Adds Z-Man Fishing Products President to Board of Directors
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) added Z-Man Fishing Products President Daniel Nussbaum as its newest Board of Directors member.
