ROLL Recovery announced its partnership with On Athletics Club (OAC), a Boulder, CO-based training group of world-class track and field athletes coached by three-time U.S Olympian and former American Record Holder Dathan Ritzenhein. ROLL Recovery and OAC have partnered to develop a recovery and performance facility for the athletes of OAC as they prepare for […]
Month: March 2021

Court Finds For Cocona In Patent Infringement Case Versus The North Face
Cocona Labs said it has prevailed in a patent infringement case brought against The North Face (TNF). Cocona said the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on March 4 affirmed the validity of key claims of its patent.

Boathouse To Enter Quebec With Stores
Casual youthful multi-brand Canadian fashion retailer Boathouse will expand into the Quebec market this year for the first time. A lease has been signed to open a Boathouse store at the Promenades Gatineau near Ottawa in a space most recently occupied by Le Chateau.

Peloton Announces Expansion Into Australia
Peloton announced plans to launch in Australia, marking the brand’s entry to the Asia Pacific Region.

Callaway Golf Completes Merger With Topgolf
Callaway Golf Company and Topgolf International Inc. announced that the companies have completed their previously announced merger. Chip Brewer will continue to lead the combined company as president and chief executive officer. Dolf Berle will continue to lead the Topgolf business through a transition period.

Clarus’ Q4 Sales Jump 24 Percent
Clarus Corp. reported sales grew 24 percent in the fourth quarter ended December 31.

Cool Clubs Acquires Hot Stix
Cool Clubs has acquired the custom club fitting firm Hot Stix based in Arizona.

Reef Hires New Product Lead
Reef announced the hiring of footwear industry veteran, John Eades, as its new senior director of product. He most recently led the footwear product team at Roxy.

Dermatone Introduces Flavors To Its Lip Balm
Dermatone, the official sunscreen, lip balm and frostbite protection of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, is expanding its medicated, broad-spectrum SPF 30 lip balm to include four flavors: Coconut, Green Tea, Mango, and Pomegranate. “Dermatone has always been known for hard-working lip balms that provide protection all day long,” said Dermatone’s CEO, Doug Metchick. […]

Ross Stores To Open 60 New Locations In 2021
Ross Stores recently opened four Ross Dress for Less and three dd’s Discounts stores across five different states in February and March. These new locations are part of the company’s plans to add approximately 60 new stores – 40 Ross and 20 dd’s Discounts locations – during fiscal 2021.

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Finds Equity Investor
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Inc., based in Biddeford, ME, has secured an investment from T-street Capital, LLC.

Croakies Announces New Partnership With Pacsun
Croakies announced a new partnership with Pacsun. As part of this partnership, an assortment of Croakies branded eyewear retainers will be sold on Pacsun’s website.
Original Penguin Golf Introduces Cameron Smith Scripting For The Players Championship
Original Penguin Golf will debut brand ambassador Cameron Smith’s scripting for The Players Championship. This week at TPC Sawgrass, Smith will wear Original Penguin’s first Spring 2021 release in navy and white with teal, pink, and green accents. A retro-resort aesthetic inspired the collection with its mix of vibrant colors and whimsical prints and pays […]

Matador Revamps The Product That Launched The Brand
Matador Travel Equipment introduces its Pocket Blanket and Pocket Blanket Mini updated versions of its flagship products. Pocket Blankets are lightweight, waterproof blankets that pack down to the size of a wallet. The revamped versions offer enhanced waterproofing, upgraded materials and a new aesthetic. “The Pocket Blanket is the product that launched our brand,” said […]

Nathan Sports Launches First Apparel Collection
NATHAN Sports introduces its first collection of athletic apparel. The assortment will follow the theme “Beyond Boundaries,” where performance meets comfort and is designed to move from running into other activities and everyday life. “Our entry into the apparel category is a direct result of our consumers’ request for these products,” said Mary Harden, director […]