Dick’s Sporting Goods to Close Foot Locker Acquisition in September

A new athletic retail powerhouse is one step closer to becoming reality. On Tuesday, Dick’s Sporting Goods noted that all required regulatory approvals – including observing the required waiting period…

Foot Locker Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Dick’s Sporting Goods

Shareholders for , Inc. voted to approve its previously announced acquisition by Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. at the company’s special meeting of shareholders held on Friday. Under the terms of…

Beauty PR Agency Studio Beauty Acquires Wellness Firm Powers PR

Studio Beauty, founded by Bex Meredith and Cindy Krupp, has acquired Powers PR for an undisclosed amount. Through the acquisition, Powers PR will become the Powers Wellness Division, while founder…

Senator Warren Asks FTC to Block Dick’s Foot Locker Deal

A potential snag in the proposed Dick’s Sporting Goods and acquisition deal could be in the works as U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is asking the Federal Trade Commission to block…

Caleres Completes Stuart Weitzman Acquisition, Reveals Brand President

Caleres Inc. has a new lead brand in its shoe portfolio. The St. Louis-based footwear firm said on Monday that it has closed the acquisition of the Stuart Weitzman brand…

Founder Ty Haney Officially Returns to Outdoor Voices

She’s back. Confirming a badly kept secret in the apparel industry, Ty Haney has officially returned to Outdoor Voices, the brand she founded in 2013. Actually, Haney has been quietly…

Waldencast Ventures Into Injectables With Novaestiq Acquisition

Obagi injectables are in the works. Waldencast, the parent company of Milk Makeup and Obagi Medical skin care, has acquired Novaestiq Corp., an aesthetic and medical dermatological innovations company, as…

Ulta Acquires Space NK to Propel U.K. Expansion Under CEO Kecia Steelman

Ulta Beauty’s new chief executive officer Kecia Steelman continues to make significant moves, this time snapping up Space NK from investment firm Manzanita Capital.  Terms of the deal were not…

Michael Bosstick’s Dear Media Acquires Obé Fitness Platform

Michael Bosstick’s Dear Media has acquired digital fitness platform Obé Fitness for an undisclosed amount.  Obé Fitness launched in 2018, gaining traction particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic — in July…

Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Acquisition by E.l.f. Sparks $20M in Exposure

The acquisition of Hailey Bieber‘s brand, Rhode, by E.l.f. Beauty drove $20 million in media impact value for the brand within just 48 hours, according to a new report from…