Foot Locker Inc., the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eurostar Inc., a U.S.-based athletic footwear and apparel retailer, which primarily operates on the west coast, for $750 million. The transaction will be funded with the company’s available cash.

Richard Johnson, chairman and chief executive officer of Foot Locker, Inc. said, “WSS has built a successful, high-growth business by pioneering the neighborhood-based store model, built on community engagement and a full-family offering. This acquisition enhances our product mix and provides access to a customer base and store footprint that are both differentiated from and complementary to our current portfolio. We are thrilled to welcome WSS’s customers into the Foot Locker family, as well as join forces with their talented team. Looking ahead, we see significant opportunities to expand this business, including by accelerating WSS’s store growth into new geographies in North America.”

Eric Alon, founder and executive chairman of WSS, said, “Since WSS’s inception 37 years ago, we have focused on meeting the needs of underserved communities while elevating our neighborhoods, one step at a time. Through our WSS Cares! initiative and the support of Foot Locker, our mission to positively impact the communities we serve will continue. We are extremely proud to be a part of Foot Locker as they share our commitment to community.”

Rick Mina, chief executive officer of WSS, said, “Our team is excited about being a part of the Foot Locker family. The talents, resources, and rich history of a leading athletic specialty footwear and apparel retailer will make WSS a better and stronger business. This is a historic day for the future of WSS.”

WSS will maintain its name, operating as a new banner in Foot Locker’s portfolio.

Evercore is serving as financial advisor to Foot Locker, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as its legal advisor. RW Baird is serving as financial advisor to WSS, and Manatt, Phelps and Phillips LLP is serving as its legal advisor.