Olympia Sports Intellectual Property Sold At Auction
The intellectual property and related assets of Olympia Sports, including the trademarks for Olympia Sports, Clever Training and Surf Outfitter, were sold for $180,000 to 54 Glen Cove Realty, LLC at an auction run by Hilco Streambank.
Fleet Feet Franchisee Opens Sixth Store In Washington State
Fleet Feet opened a store in Richland, WA, operated by Julie and Wade Pannell, who own five Fleet Feet stores in Washington state, including Bonney Lake, Spokane, Spokane North, Spokane Valley, and Tacoma.
Report: U.S. Footwear Industry Sales Expected To Stabilize Through 2025
Following pandemic-fueled volatility since 2020, U.S. footwear industry sales are expected to stabilize over the next three years, according to The NPD Group.
Hang Ten Brand Heads Back To European Market With New Partner
Hang Ten is back on the European licensing scene, having appointed Plus Licens as its European licensing agent.
The RealReal Announces Layoffs, Store Closings
In a regulatory filing, the RealReal, the luxury consignment website, said it plans to lay off seven percent of its workers and close two flagship stores, two neighborhood stores and two consignment offices as part of a cost-savings plan.
Selkirk Sport Enters Pickleball Partnership With Nike’s US Sports Camps
Selkirk Sport, the pickleball equipment and paddle manufacturer, entered a partnership with US Sports Camps, the official provider of Nike Sports Camps.
Lazydays Acquires Findlay RV In Las Vegas
Lazydays reported its first acquisition of 2023 with the purchase of Findlay RV in Las Vegas, bordering four of the top 15 RV market states, and compliments the company’s operations in Arizona.
Arcus Hunting Hires New CEO
Arcus Hunting, LLC, the manufacturer of Tink’s, Dead Down Wind, Ramcat Broadheads, and Trophy Taker, hired Jody Agnew as chief executive officer.
Yeti Holdings Names CFO
Yeti Holdings, Inc. has named Mike McMullen as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. McMullen has served as Yeti’s interim CFO since October 2022.
UNC Charlotte Re-Ups With Nike And BSN Sports
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC) extended its partnership with Nike and BSN Sports. BSN Sports remains the official apparel and equipment provider to the 49ers’ athletic program while outfitting the University’s athletes, coaches and staff in Nike product.
Big Agnes Names Authentik Sales Rep Of The Year
Big Agnes honored Authentik Sales with its annual Rep of the Year Award. JP Ouellet and Matt McCormick were credited for the award with outstanding performance in the Eastern Canadian territory.
The Lycra Company Appoints Chief Legal Officer
The Lycra Company hired Cathy Spicer as chief legal officer, having, most recently, worked as chief legal officer and corporate secretary of Tailored Brands, Inc., which includes retailers Men’s Warehouse and Jos. A. Bank.
Golftec Opens Location Outside Charlotte
Golftec opened an instruction and club fitting center in Huntersville, NC.
Gymshark Names Creative Director, Lifting
Gymshark hired fitness influencer and bodybuilder David Laid as creative director for the company’s lifting category.
SportChek Sees Slight Q4 Sales Decline, Helly Hansen Climbs Double-Digits
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd. reported same-store sales at its SportChek segment were down 1.7 percent in the fourth quarter while revenues of Helly Hansen grew 20.6 percent.
