Kitsbow introduced its Reusable Face Mask, HEPA type*, with adjustable head straps for a customized fit for indoor and outdoor pursuits. In March 2020, Kitsbow was among the first to commercially-produce reusable fabric face masks and offered a HEPA-type filter for protection. One year into the pandemic, Kitsbow continues to refine its face mask design […]
Month: March 2021

Primary Arms Names VP Of Compliance
Primary Arms has announced the promotion of Joyce Banda to the role of vice president of compliance.

Rocky Brands Appoints Board Member
Rocky Brands has appointed Ohio-based insurance executive Robyn R. Hahn to its Board of Directors.

Camping World Continues Expansion With West Virginia Acquisition
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Trailer City RV dealership in Fairmont, WV. The acquisition agreement will be the company’s first location in the state of West Virginia.

Omega Sports Files For Bankruptcy
Omega Sports Inc., based in Greensboro, NC, filed a bankruptcy petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Western District Of North Carolina.

Fans Eager To Return To Stadiums Provided Certain Changes Are Implemented
Thirty-two percent of respondents plan to return to stadiums immediately and 54 percent within the first four months after stadiums reopen, according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage survey of 1,000 consumers in the U.S. The enthusiasm comes with caveats. Fifty-six percent said social distancing measures should remain in place with stadiums operating at a reduced capacity.

PGA Show Connects Set For Mid-April
PGA Golf Exhibitions announced its first seasonal event of the PGA Show Connects 365-digital platform; the “PGA Show Connects Spring Kick-Off,” which will be held online April 14 at Virtual.PGAShow.com.

Gill Fishing Partners With Agency Serving Texas, California, Western States
Gill Fishing announced the hiring of a new sales agency, Jeff Robles & Associates.

RYU Apparel Agrees To Acquire Kosan Travel Apparel
RYU Apparel Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire Kosan Travel Company Ltd., a British Columbia-based travel apparel and accessories maker.

Volumental Appoints First Chief Marketing Officer
Volumental, the fit technology company based in Stockholm, announced the appointment of Brent Hollowell, formerly at Fleet Feet, as a chief marketing officer.

Nautilus Unveils “North Star” Roadmap To Connected Fitness
At its Investor Day event, Nautilus Inc. laid a long-term strategic plan to nearly double sales by 2026 as it looks to take advantage of the dramatic shift toward at home-fitness. Shares of Nautilus, however, remain under pressure due to a weak outlook for margins.

Aisle Talk Week Of March 22, 2021
The Top National stories and the Latest headlines across the Active Lifestyle Market for the week of March 22, 2021 covered in the SGB Updates and delivered to your inbox every business day.

JCPenney Adds Swimwear And Activewear Brands
JCPenney said it is introducing three new women’s swimwear brands, Mynah, Decree and Sonnet Shores, and adding “new selections” from Champion and Puma to support its activewear offerings.

Report: Nike To Stop Selling To Six Additional Wholesale Accounts
Williams Trading’s analyst, Sam Poser, in a note stated that proprietary checks confirm that Nike will be closing six additional wholesale accounts: DSW, Urban Outfitters, Shoe Show, Dunham’s Sports, Olympia Sports and Big Five.

Under Armour Closes Store In Madison, WI
Under Armour has closed its Brand House location in Madison, WI.