Dick's Closes $2.5B Foot Locker Deal In Major Sporting Goods Merger
Dick's Sporting Goods has finalized its purchase of Foot Locker, creating a global sports retail giant with more than 3,200 stores in 20 countries.
The Pittsburgh-based chain completed the $2.5 billion deal to acquire the sneaker chain on Monday, Sept. 8. Dick's will keep Foot Locker's brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos.
The combined company will now operate across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with licensed stores in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
"We are very enthusiastic about the future of Foot Locker," said Dick's…
Autistic Man Missing In Newark: Police
A 21-year-old man has been missing in Newark since Friday, May 2, authorities said.
Yiyjaa Wilson, who was diagnosed with autism, was last seen on the 200 block of Hunterdon Street, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. said. He is 6’4” and weighs 160 lbs., Miranda said.
He was last seen wearing a black and white Nike t-shirt, black pants and white sneakers, Miranda said. He has a birthmark on the center of his neck, Miranda said.
He is known to frequent the 300 block of Lyons Avenue, near St. Peter’s Recreation Center, Miranda said.
Anyone with information is asked to contac…
LeBron James Joins Barbie World With First-Ever 'Kenbassador' Doll
Aside from Ken, can you name another male member of the Barbie family? No? Blaine, Derek, Alan—not ringing any bells? Maybe this one will: LeBron James.
James joins Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, Elton John, and many other celebrities—both male and female—whom Mattel has immortalized as dolls. But the Barbie Signature LeBron James Kenbassador Doll marks a bold first: He’s not just another celebrity figure—he’s the first to earn the title “Kenbassador,” a nod to men who lead, inspire, and make their mark far beyond the spotlight.
The doll, which celebrates the NBA superstar…
Alert Issued For Baywood Girl, 16, Who Hasn't Been Seen In Days
The search is on for a Long Island teenager who has been missing for several days.
Amiqa Mobley, 16, of Baywood, was last seen on Sunday, March 23, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse.
Mobley was wearing a black jacket, gray sweatshirt, pink sweatpans, and red and white New Balance brand sneakers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-346-3543.
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Brightwaters Girl, 17, Second Teen Have Been Missing For Days
Authorities are asking for help in locating a pair of missing teenagers from Long Island.
Angelina Smith, 17, of Brightwaters, was last seen on Thursday, Feb. 27, while Muhammad Sabir, 16, of Deer Park hasn’t been seen since Friday, Feb. 28.
Both teens’ disappearance were spotlighted by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Smith is believed to be in the Deer Park area, and may be with a male companion, authorities said.
Sabir may have traveled to Boston. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, purple sweatpants, and white sneakers.
Anyone with information is ask…
Arrest Made In SoHo Slaying Of Popular Bayonne Sneaker Reseller 'Upscale Cracc'
Police have arrested and charged a New York man in the June murder of a popular Bayonne, NJ sneaker reseller who went by the name, Upscale Cracc, in Lower Manhattan.
Jayquan Straker, age 35, of Poughkeepsie, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon in the Tuesday, June 25 killing of Javier Osorio-Mejia, in SoHo, the NYPD announced.
Rest in peace to Upscale Cracc, born Javier Osorio-Mejia, a reseller who was a mainstay at sneaker releases in New York City for years. If there was a lineu…
