The global athletic footwear market value was $66,730 million for 2018 compared to $61,159 million prior, with perhaps the biggest news in the fact that Asia/Pacific easily surpassed Europe as the second largest region for sneakers.

The Gander Outdoors parent is divesting Rock/Creek Outfitters and Uncle Dan’s Outdoor Store to Jonesboro, AR-based Gearhead Outfitters for an undisclosed price.

LES Clothing Co. owner Robert Lopez is suing the Big a along with four other defendants for using Lower East Side, LES and LES NYC, and other variations on apparel.