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Foot Locker, Inc. operates as a footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer with banners that include WSS and Champs Sports. Company news has covered sneaker and streetwear collaborations, back-to-school campaigns, athlete and cultural partnerships, and store-experience updates such as the reimagined Champs Sports retail concept.
Recurring updates also include operating and financial results, material agreements, shareholder voting matters, governance, capital-structure disclosures, and corporate-status developments following Foot Locker's completed merger into a wholly owned subsidiary of DICK'S Sporting Goods.
Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) launched “It Always Will Be Foot Locker”, a new brand platform celebrating its more than 50-year role in sneaker and basketball culture. The campaign centers on a two-minute brand anthem narrated by Method Man, created with agency Someplace.
The hero film revisits iconic sneaker moments, from the Air Jordan 1 to adidas Stan Smith, Converse Weapon, New Balance Grey and Nike Air Force 1, highlighting the Foot Locker Striper as a constant. Foot Locker also introduced Sole Stories, a 36-episode documentary series with Hartbeat, rolling out across social, digital, influencer and in-store channels throughout the fall.
WSS, a subsidiary of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), has announced a significant collaboration with legendary artist Mister Cartoon and iconic L.A. streetwear brand Pro Club for a limited-edition capsule collection.
The collection features graphic tees, hoodies, jackets, and accessories designed by Mister Cartoon, drawing inspiration from L.A.'s lowrider culture and Chicano iconography. Available in both men's and women's sizes, the pieces are priced between $35 to $85.
The collection launches with a public event in Downtown Los Angeles on September 5, 2025, featuring custom cars, lowrider experiences, and live customization. The collection will be available in WSS stores and online starting September 6, 2025.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) have announced preliminary election results for their upcoming merger consideration. Based on the August 29, 2025 deadline results, 92.6% of Foot Locker shareholders elected to receive stock consideration (0.1168 DKS shares per FL share), while only 1.2% chose cash consideration ($24.00 per share).
The remaining 6.2% of shareholders who didn't make valid elections, including 4.5% of shares owned by DICK'S, will receive cash consideration. DKS-owned FL shares will be cancelled without consideration. The merger is expected to close on September 8, 2025, pending customary closing conditions.
Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) reported Q2 2025 financial results, showing mixed performance with total sales down 2.4% to $1.85 billion and comparable sales declining 2.0%. The company posted a GAAP loss of $0.39 per share and non-GAAP loss of $0.27 per share.
North American operations showed resilience with a 1.4% comparable sales increase, led by positive performance from Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs Sports banners. However, WSS and international businesses faced challenges, with European and Asia Pacific sales declining by 10.3%.
The company continued executing its Lace Up Plan, completing 52 store refreshes and opening 11 reimagined stores. Notably, shareholders approved the pending acquisition by DICK'S Sporting Goods, with the transaction expected to close on September 8, 2025.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) announced two key developments in their pending merger: the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust waiting period and the election deadline for merger consideration. The merger is set to close on September 8, 2025, following Foot Locker shareholders' approval on August 22, 2025.
Foot Locker shareholders must elect their preferred form of consideration by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 29, 2025. They can choose either $24.00 in cash or 0.1168 shares of DICK'S Sporting Goods stock for each Foot Locker share. Shareholders who don't make an election will automatically receive cash consideration. Plan participants face an earlier deadline of August 27, 2025.
Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company's acquisition by DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), with approximately 99% of votes cast in favor of the merger agreement, representing about 70% of outstanding shares.
Under the merger terms announced on May 15, 2025, FL shareholders can choose to receive either $24.00 in cash or 0.1168 shares of DKS common stock for each FL share, with no minimum or maximum limits on cash or stock consideration. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
WSS, a subsidiary of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), launches its back-to-school campaign featuring soccer star Hirving "Chucky" Lozano and baseball legend Adrián González. The "Best Value Always" campaign includes a commercial featuring both athletes with their children, emphasizing family values and cultural pride.
The retailer will host in-store events from July 17 to August 18, 2025, offering free school supplies, complimentary haircuts, and giveaways including sneakers, bikes, and Chromebooks at participating locations. WSS's back-to-school collection features classic sneakers, soccer-inspired styles, and modern runners, along with backpacks and clothing bundles. The store offers free shipping on orders over $99 and a rewards program earning 1 point per dollar spent.
Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) has unveiled its first-ever Champs Sports Reimagined retail concept, launching in Tampa, FL (Brandon Exchange) and Portland, OR (Washington Square). The redesigned stores feature an immersive retail experience aligned with the brand's "Sport For Life" platform.
The new concept introduces several key features including a modernized storefront, enhanced product presentation walls, digital displays, and a dedicated Champs Run Club area. The stores incorporate digital integration with 3-D scanning technology for precise fitting and multiple omnichannel touchpoints. The concept emphasizes a family-friendly shopping experience with multi-brand zones and elevated fitting rooms.
To celebrate the launches, Champs Sports will host grand opening events featuring live entertainment, giveaways, and customization opportunities. The Portland location will partner with Nike for a special celebration from July 26-27, while the Tampa location's event is scheduled for August 9-10. This initiative is part of Foot Locker, Inc.'s broader Lace Up Plan to "Power Up the Portfolio," following the opening of eight Foot Locker Reimagined stores globally.