US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report – July 2022
The US Census Bureau’s Monthly Retail Trade Report showed a 4 percent increase in sporting goods sales for July 2022 vs. the prior year.
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Winmark/Play It Again Sports Announce Resale Partnership with Rawlings and Easton
Winmark Corporation/Play It Again Sports entered a partnership to become the official resale partner of Rawlings and Easton. This will help extend the life of equipment, reduce environmental impact and provide value to baseball and softball players.
Cliff Keen Enters Marketing Deal With Internationally Ranked Alec Pantaleo
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN (July 18, 2022) – Cliff Keen Athletic announced it has entered into a marketing deal with 2022 U.S. Open Champ and internationally ranked Cliff Keen Wrestling Club (CKWC) Wrestler, Alec Pantaleo. Pantaleo was a 3-time NCAA All-American and 2018 Big Ten champ from the University of Michigan and joins team Cliff Keen after … Continued
Outdoor Cap Taps Jermaine Oldham To Accelerate Digital Transformation
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS (July 11, 2022) – Outdoor Cap, one of the world’s largest providers of headwear, has enlisted Jermaine Oldham to lead technology and transformation efforts as the new Head of Technology for the company. Oldham joins Outdoor Cap to provide executive technology leadership and enable accelerated growth for each of its businesses in Retail, Team … Continued
Innovation Exhibit Honors Sports Bra Inventors, Women Who Changed World
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA (June 22, 2022) — From world-famous photos from the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup to gyms worldwide, the sports bra has helped provide sports equity, health and quality of life for women and girls worldwide. In recognition of this invention and the contributions of women innovators, the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) Museum, in … Continued
Fleet Feet Acquires JackRabbit
CARRBORO, NORTH CAROLINA (November 5, 2021) – Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of locally owned and operated running stores, announced it has agreed to acquire JackRabbit, the second-largest running specialty retailer in the U.S., from affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital. The transaction is expected to close in early December 2021 and includes all JackRabbit locations across 15 states and its … Continued
Frisk Steps Down As Under Armour President and CEO
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (May 18, 2022) – Under Armour announced that Patrik Frisk will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and as a member of the Board of Directors (board), effective June 1, 2022. The board has initiated a comprehensive internal and external search process to identify a permanent President and CEO. Until a successor is named, the board … Continued
Sports Inc., Partners With Byrna Technologies
ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS (May 17, 2022) — Byrna Technologies Inc., announced that the Sports Inc. buying group is now offering the full line of Byrna products to its independent retailer members. In February of 2022 at the Sports Inc. “invitation only” vendor consideration event, Byrna’s sales team successfully presented the full line of Byrna products to a group of … Continued
Adidas, Foot Locker Announce Enhanced Partnership
HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY and NEW YORK, NEW YORK (May 5, 2022) – Adidas and Foot Locker announced a new and enhanced partnership built around product innovation, elevated experiences, and deeper consumer connectivity. This enhanced relationship will establish Foot Locker as the lead partner for adidas in the basketball category, accelerate energy and hype launches, as well as include the development and … Continued
Pearl iZUMi Joins United Sports Brands
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA and LOUISVILLE, COLORADO (May 5, 2022) – United Sports Brands announced it has acquired PEARL iZUMi, a manufacturer and retailer of cycling apparel and accessories. PEARL iZUMi will join USB’s portfolio of protective and performance sports equipment sold under the Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters, NATHAN, and Glukos brands. PEARL iZUMi was founded in Tokyo in 1950 and entered the … Continued