True Spec Golf is opening its newest indoor studios in Geneva, Munich and Paris in partnership with Doma Golf.
Month: March 2021
Adidas Partners With Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC, the American professional soccer team, announced it had secured a six-year partnership with Adidas, which will serve as the club’s official outfitter through the 2026 season.
Rocky Brands Announces New Share Repurchase Program
Rocky Brands Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program of up to $7.5 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.
Hyperice Partners With PFATS
Hyperice announced the launch of athletic trainer education courses with PFATS, the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society.
Primary Arms Optics Appoints International Sales Manager
Primary Arms Optics announced the hiring of Becky Berry as international sales manager for its optics products. Berry joins Primary Arms with over 25 years of experience in the firearms and outdoor industries.
Fitness Industry Outreach Strengthens Support For GYMS Act In Congress
The bipartisan Gym Mitigation and Survival (GYMS) Act (H.R. 890) continues to gain support in Congress, according to a statement from the IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association). Sixty-two representatives have officially signed on in support of providing relief for the fitness industry.
Inside The Call: Vail Resorts Sees Small Declines In Visits Even As Revenues Fall 26 Percent In Fiscal Q2
Vail Resorts, Inc. financial results continued to be heavily impacted by COVID-19 during its second fiscal quarter ended January 31 but total visitation across the company’s North American destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas were only down approximately 5 percent.
Indyeva Launches S/S 2021 Women’s Apparel Collection
Indyeva, formerly Indygena, an outdoor clothing company for women, unveiled its apparel collection for Spring/Summer 2021. With sustainability, comfort and style at the core of the brand, the collection takes its inspiration from the changing seasons and women driven by adventure. The collection includes tops, bottoms and dresses to rain jackets. “Our philosophy is to […]
Inside The Call: Zumiez Looks To Capitalize On Skate’s Discovery During Pandemic
The hard goods category again led Zumiez Inc. to deliver strong results for the fourth quarter, and the chain is looking to convert new skateboarders who embraced the activity during the pandemic into loyal customers.
Inside The Call: Tilly’s Scores Strongest Fourth Quarter Since 2012
Tilly’s Inc. logged the strongest fourth-quarter EPS performance since its 2012 fourth quarter. The gains were helped by strong performances in women’s and footwear supported by introducing several new brands. The chain, however, warned that product arrival delays could curtail sales growth in the first half.
Isbjörn Of Sweden Comes To Backcountry.com
Sweden’s outdoor kidswear brand, Isbjörn of Sweden, will launch its Fall/Winter 2021/22 collection at retail in the U.S. through Backcountry. com. Isbjörn manufactures technical, sustainable outdoor clothing and accessories for kids. The company’s ‘Green at Heart’ pledge aligns with Backcountry’s environmental and social responsibility platform. The brand was one of the first children’s outdoor brands […]
S&P Raises Debt Ratings Outlook On TJX
S&P Global Ratings revised its debt rating outlook on TJX to stable from negative due to expectations that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, store reopenings and less restrictive government mandates on crowd gathering will drive higher customer traffic to TJX’s stores, propelling historical same-store sales by the end of this year.
Igloo’s EcoCool Collection Made With Post-Consumer Plastic
Igloo debuted EcoCool, a hard-sided cooler made with recycled plastic. Arriving this spring at retail, the cooler collection includes five styles, each made in the USA, made with a recycled resin compound — a first of its kind in repurposing post-consumer plastic from discarded plastic yogurt cups and milk jugs. “We are very proud […]
JD Sports Acquires MIG In Poland
JD Sports said it entered into an agreement to acquire a 60 percent stake in Polish sports fashion business Marketing Investment Group (MIG), with 410 stores across nine countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
Buckle’s Q4 Earnings Climb 40 Percent
Buckle Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings rose 39.6 percent on a 17.7 percent sales gain.
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