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The company has named Jeff Bardsley as the next president and CEO of Head North America. The current VP of Racquet Sports marketing for North America, will replace longtime CEO Kevin Kempin, who will retire July 1 after 32 years with the company. Sumit Anand joined Academy this month and reports directly to CEO Steve L
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Frisco Running Shutters After 12 Years In Business
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (178+ words) Frisco Running Co., based in Frisco, TX, recently closed after 12 years in operation. The store, at 9359 Legacy Dr. #300A, closed at the end of August. The business was founded and owned by founded and owned by Jimmy Hart. The owner announced…...
Virginia’s Mountain Sports Sets Closing Date
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (196+ words) Mountain Sports Ltd., located in Bristol, VA, announced plans to close its store at the end of September 30 as its owners head to retirement. The family-owned outdoor store first opened in 1981. The store, serving Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee through…...
EXEC: Academy Sports Sees Wide Assortments Offsetting Broader Athletic Footwear Softness
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (936+ words) Lawrence said footwear was also Academy’s worst performing category in the quarter, with sales down 1 percent. However, footwear only accounts for 20 percent of Academy’s sales and strength in sporting goods and outdoor are helping offset the footwear weakness. Lawrence said…...
Puma SE Snags Nike Veteran Steve Cecchini to Lead Sports Marketing
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (145+ words) Puma SE has appointed Steve Cecchini, formerly at Nike, as its new senior vice president, sports marketing, effective October 1, 2026. He will report directly to Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld. In his new role, Cecchini will further develop Puma’s sports marketing organization,…...
Under Armour Extends Partnership with Yale
1+ week, 1+ day ago (199+ words) Under Armour and Yale Athletics announced a 10-year extension of their longstanding partnership. The brand first partnered with Yale in 2016. Under Armour and Yale Athletics announced a 10-year extension of their longstanding partnership The brand first partnered with Yale in…...
Replay Sports Cards to Open Store in Greenville, North Carolina
1+ week, 3+ day ago (267+ words) Replay Sports Cards signed a new franchise agreement to bring a Replay Sports Cards location to Greenville, NC. The partnership was reached with Jim Whitehurst and his son, Jake. The shop is targeting to open before the end of the…...
Adidas Replaces Nike as Nigeria’s Kit Sponsor
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (180+ words) Nigeria will end its 11-year association with Nike and return to Adidas, after reportedly agreeing an $8.5 million-a-year equipment deal that the Nigeria Football Federation says is the biggest in African football. Nigeria will end its 11-year association with Nike and…...
California’s Hank & Frank Bicycle to Close After 101 Years
2+ week, 2+ day ago (268+ words) Hank & Frank Bicycle, serving the Eastern Bay area through its store in Lafayette CA, is closing after 101 years in operation as its current owners retire. The bike shop was founded in 1925 on East 14th Street in Oakland and thereafter made several…...
Amazon Forms Global Partnership with Hyrox
2+ week, 5+ day ago (345+ words) SGB Media Amazon Forms Global Partnership with Hyrox Amazon has signed on to become an official partner for the Hyrox fitness competition series. The partnership includes dedicated Hyrox storefronts, curated Amazon Music playlists, and on-site activations for athletes. Amazon also…...
Lems Shoes Officially Launches ZenSpeed Collection
2+ week, 5+ day ago (166+ words) Lems brings its natural fit philosophy with the debut of ZenSpeed Plus and ZenSpeed Lite ZenSpeed+: Built for Longer Miles and an Energetic Ride The ZenSpeed+ is Lems’ first road running shoe, built on the healthy fit and low drop…...