Genesco Appoints Board Member
Genesco, Inc. announced that the independent directors of the Genesco Board unanimously selected Gregory A. Sandfort as its lead independent director, effective June 23, 2022.
BSN Sports To Acquire Eastbay Team Sales Business
BSN Sports announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of the Eastbay Team Sales business from Foot Locker Retail, Inc., a subsidiary of Foot Locker.
National Park Visitor Spending Pumped $42.5B Into U.S. Economy In 2021
The Department of the Interior announced that visitor spending in communities near U.S. national parks in 2021 resulted in a $42.5 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 322,600 local jobs.
Dick’s Sporting Goods To Close Montgomery Store
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced the closing of its store at EastChase in Montgomery, AL, according to Alabama News.
Rally House Opens Eighth Store In Cleveland Market
Downtown Cleveland gains a new Rally House store in the historic Caxton Building within the Gateway District, its eighth location in the Cleveland area.
True Linkswear Announces National Sales Team
True Linkswear, the golf footwear maker, said it has undergone an extensive expansion of its national sales team and distribution network.
Lids To Open Next To NBA Store In Manhattan
Lids will open a store at 545 Fifth Avenue in New York City, next to the National Basketball Association (NBA) store, which Lids manages on behalf of the NBA.
Foot Locker Appoints EVP, Global Lockers And Champs Sports
According to a regulatory filing, Foot Locker, Inc. appointed Andy Gray, formerly EVP and chief commercial officer, as EVP, Global Lockers and Champs Sports.
Allbirds Announces Inclusion In The Russell 3000 Index
Allbirds, Inc. will join the broad-market Russell 3000 Index after the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. market opens on June 27.
University Of Georgia Report: Teens Not Getting Enough Exercise
Three out of every four teens aren’t getting enough exercise, and this lack is even more pronounced among female students, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Freedom Munitions To Expand Manufacturing Capacity
Kash CA, Inc., the parent company of Freedom Munitions, broke ground on a new facility intended to expand Freedom’s line of rifle ammunition.
KKR-Led Consortium Acquires Nearly All Of Accell Group Shares
A consortium headed by investment firm KKR has acquired 96.9 percent of Accell Group shares during the post-acceptance period that ended Thursday.
Employees At REI’s Berkeley, CA Store Seek To Unionize
Employees working at REI’s Berkeley, CA store have asked the outdoor retailer to recognize their intent to form a union, according to Berkleyside.org; this comes after employees working at REI’s Manhattan store in March voted to create the first union at the co-op.
RV Retailer Expands Into Michigan With Acquisition Of A&S RV Centers
RV Retailer, LLC (RVR) announced the acquisition of A&S RV Centers with two locations in Auburn Hills and Midland, MI.
Gearhead Outfitters To Relocate Fayetteville Store
Gearhead Outfitters will relocate its Fayetteville store from Dickson Street to 101 North Block Avenue in Fayetteville, NC and is expected to open this fall.
