GCI Outdoor dropped five new outdoor seating options to its camp and outdoor chair collection. “The new chairs for the 2021 season are in response to feedback from our customers and retailers,” said Jeff Polke, co-founder, GCI Outdoor. “We are excited to offer more shaded chairs, expand our rocker line and add a new heavy-duty […]
Month: March 2021
Headsweats Expands Baxter Collection Through Partnership
Headsweats has partnered with the Humane Society of Central Oregon to supports its mission to advocate and care for animals. Twenty percent of the proceeds from Headsweats Baxter Collection will be donated to the organization through 2021. “The Baxter Collection originated with a staff member commemorating his extra special rescue dog named Baxter who would […]
Active Brands Appoints New CEO
Active Brands, the Norway-based parent of Kari Traa, Johaug, Dæhlie Sportswear, Bula, Åsnes and Sweet Protection, appointed Christophe Merkel as the new CEO of the company, succeeding Espen Krogstad. He was formerly vice president and general manager of Nike EMEA.
Callaway Apparel Launches Spring/Summer 2021 Collections
Callaway Apparel announced the launch of its Spring/Summer 2021 collection for golfers. The collection, for men and women, offers a wide range of lifestyle and performance pieces with technically advanced fabrics and performance-driven designs. “These collections illustrate the importance we place on performance for today’s active golfer,” said Lupe Benetiez, VP of Design, Callaway Apparel. […]
Athleisure Shines As Bright Spot For DSW
Designer Brands, the parent of DSW, said athleisure and athletic styles again delivered double-digit growth due in part to ramped-up inventory investments over the last year. Weakness in dressier and formal styles due to pandemic led to a 20.1 percent overall comp decline for the company.
Dick’s Officials Talk Up Potential For New Concepts At BofA Investor Conference
Speaking at the BofA Securities Consumer and Retail Technology Conference, officials at Dick’s Sporting Goods elaborated on the potential for its two new concepts, Public Lands and Dick’s House of Sport, while also addressing its relationship with Nike, its private-label success and sales outlook for the current year.
Olin Updates First Quarter Outlook
Olin Corporation said its chemicals facility in Freeport, TX was affected by Winter Storm Uri and was forced to halt production due to the lack of electrical power, natural gas, and other raw materials.
Pure Fishing To Purchase Plano Synergy Holdings
Pure Fishing Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Plano Synergy Holdings Inc. The purchase will include Plano Synergy’s 15 brands, which specialize in tackle storage, catch management, hunting accessories and archery.
Tentsile Launches DUO Two-Person Hammock For S/S 2021
To celebrate Tentsile’s 8th Anniversary, on March 18, the brand will release the DUO Giant Hammock to its Gen 3 lineup, its largest and toughest double hammock. “The DUO represents Tentsile’s commitment to customer feedback. A double hammock that can be retrofitted with a roof for open hammock camping and also combines with other modular […]
Back River Group To Distribute Dexshell Waterproof Accessories In Canada
Back River Group will distribute Dexshell socks, gloves and hats to all sporting goods channels beginning Fall/Winter 2021/22 with the exception of bikes.
JD Sports To Open First Store In Canada
The JD Group, based in the U.K., announced plans to open its first JD Sports store in Canada in the second half of 2021.
Former Smith Leader To Head Leisure Collective In U.S.
The Leisure Collective Inc. (TLC), distributors of Creatures of Leisure and OTIS Eyewear, announced the appointment of Eric Carlson as president, Americas.
LOWA Creates Repair And Resole Program
LOWA Boots has created a Repair and Resole program through an online system. Customers who want to repair or preserve their LOWA backpacks, mountaineering and mountain hunting equipment can place a repair/resole order online for products to be refurbished by LOWA factory craftsmen in Germany where the products were originally created. The turn time is […]
Designer Brands’ Q4 Same-Store Sales Slide 20 Percent
Designer Brands Inc., the parent of the DSW footwear chain, reported a loss in the fourth quarter ended February 1 as same-store sales declined 20 percent.
Adidas Forms Partnership With Peloton
Adidas said that it has formed a partnership with Peloton. Details were not disclosed but reports indicate the partnership is an apparel collaboration.
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