September 11, 2018 Anta-led Group Makes €4 Billion Offer for Amer Sports
China’s largest domestic sneaker brand and Asian buyout group FountainVest Partners said they would pay €40 per share for the Finnish sports company that is the world’s largest maker of winter sports equipment and a rapidly diversifying company from its equipment roots into apparel and footwear. JD Sports Results Gain in H1 with Profits from Finish Line
In reporting pre-tax profit rose 19% to £121.9 million ($158.2 mm) from £102.7 million on a 35% improvement in revenue to £1,846.3 million ($2,395.4 mm) from £1,367.2 million, JD Sports said that Little Foot added sales of £180 million ($233.5 mm) and pre-tax income of £4.8 million ($6.2 mm) for the period from the closing Jun. 18 until the end of the half on Aug. 2. Skechers Denies Allegations in Shareholder Suit
The suit filed by Laborers Local 235 Benefit Fund was termed frivolous and without merit, and SKX said it would defend itself vigorously. Nidecker Buys Low Pressure Studio and Rome SDS
The Nidecker brothers snowboard and SUP company acquired a majority stake in Amsterdam-based Low Pressure Studio, which includes the Bataleon, Lobster and Switchback brands, from partner Jorgen Karlsen. Camping World to Open First Multi-Banner Store
The Gander Outdoors parent is expanding its Greenville, NC, Overton’s showroom into a multi-branded superstore combining Overton’s, Gander Outdoors and Camping World outdoor products and services with Gander RV Sales. Etcetera: REI, Rossignol, LEM Helmets, Riddell, Canada Goose
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