DC Shoes Co-Founder Dies In Snowmobile Accident
Ken Block, the co-founder of DC Shoes and founder of the Hoonigan motor racing team, died in a snowmobile accident near his home in Utah on January 2. The news was confirmed on Hoonigan’s social media channels.
British Retail Consortium Sees Stronger H2 In 2023 Look Ahead
A new analysis by the British Retail Consortium suggests that U.K. retail sales will grow between 2.3 percent to 3.5 percent in 2023.
Digital Brands Group Completes Acquisition Of Sundry
Digital Brands Group, Inc. reported that it had completed the acquisition of the lifestyle apparel brand Sundry. As a result, Sundry is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DBG.
Golftec Opens Store Near Seattle
Golftec reported it opened an instruction and club fitting center in Tacoma, WA.
DeFeet Shifts Internal Company Sales And Distribution Roles
DeFeet reported it made internal changes to its custom sales department, including domestic and international distribution.
Outdoor Cap Adds Safety And Wellness Coordinator
Mallory Swan joined Outdoor Cap Company as safety and wellness coordinator, rounding out its human resources department.
Milk Specialties Global Sold To Private Equity Firm
Milk Specialties Global, the largest manufacturer of whey protein isolate and milk and whey protein ingredients, was sold to Butterfly, a Los Angeles, CA-based private equity firm specializing in the food industry.
Rally House Plans to Open Additional OH, PA And MI Stores In 2023
Rally House plans to open stores next year in Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; and Okemos, MI.
Orthotics Holdings Secures New Ownership
Orthotic Holdings Inc., the maker of custom medical devices, secured a majority investment from Summit Partners Credit Advisors.
Christy Sports Acquires Grizzly Outfitters
Christy Sports acquired Grizzly Outfitters, the specialty outdoor retail and rental operator in Big Sky, MT. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sports Medicine Report Forecasts Top Worldwide Fitness Trends For 2023
Wearables was the #1 trend for 2023 in American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)’s annual fitness survey, “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2023,” that’s now in its 17th year.
Hergert’s Sport Center Owners To Retire
The owners of Hergert’s Sport Center in Oshkosh, WI, Bob and Ralph Hergert, are retiring after over 60 years.
Bleacher Bums To Close Two Stores
Bleacher Bums, the sports apparel and memorabilia retailer, is closing two stores in Colonial Park, PA and Frederick, MD, in January.
Fanatics And Lids Partner With Barnes & Noble Education For Campus Stores
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED) announced it has entered into a long-term strategic omnichannel merchandising partnership with Fanatics and Lids to support sales of licensed sports and emblematic merchandise. Under the terms of the agreement, Fanatics and Lids will jointly make a $15 million strategic equity investment in BNED.
Kizik Names Former Hoka Brand President As Board Member
Kizik added Wendy Yang, who recently stepped down as president of Hoka, to its Board of Directors.
