S&P Global Ratings upgraded the debt ratings of Topgolf International Inc. to ‘B-‘ from ‘CCC+’ on the completion of its merger with Callaway Golf Co. The outlook remains negative.
Month: April 2021
RECALL: Goal Zero Power Cables
About 7,850 EC8 Power Cables from Goal Zero are being recalled. According to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the pins inside the connector on the power cord can deform and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Nike And Lululemon Gain Ground In Piper Sandler’s Semi-Annual Teen Survey
Nike and Lululemon earned new highs is mindshare while Under Armour’s improved, according to Piper Sandler’s 41st Semi-Annual Generation Z Survey. Adidas fell to No. 5 in clothing mindshare, the brand’s lowest level since Fall 2017.
North Face Innovation Expert To Lead Stanford’s LifeLabs Textile Start-Up
Scott Mellin, who previously served as the innovation leader at The North Face for FutureLight and The Advanced Mountain Kit, has been named CEO of LifeLabs Design, Inc., a Stanford University-supported textile start-up focused on sustainable solutions.
NRF: Retail Import Surge Expected Through Summer
The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as retailers work to meet increased consumer demand, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
PlayerData Secures Investment
Hiro Capital led a $2.3 million investment in Edinburgh, UK-based team sports tracking platform PlayerData. Also investing in the round is Sir Terry Leahy, formerly CEO of British retailer Tesco.
Hyperice Partners With U.S. Soccer Federation
Hyperice reached a multi-year partnership to become U.S. Soccer’s first-ever Official Recovery Technology Partner.
PrimaLoft Launches New Version Of Its Down Alternative
PrimaLoft has launched a new version of its down alternative, PrimaLoft Insulation ThermoPlume. This synthetic fill is made entirely from post-consumer recycled materials. Four years after introducing its blowable synthetic insulation, which now has “more than 70 brands using the loose-fill microfiber insulation for their Fall/Winter 2021/22 season,” said Primaloft. PrimaLoft Insulation ThermoPlume is 100 […]
Panaracer To Sponsor Battle Royale For The TransRockies Gravel Royale Event
TransRockies Race Series announced that Panaracer will sponsor the Battle Royale for its TransRockies Gravel Royale gravel bike event. The four-day event in British Columbia, August 23-26, will award the KOM and QOM in a hill climb competition. “Panaracer is known for having the best gravel tires available,” said Aaron McConnell, president, TransRockies. “We are excited to […]
Osprey 2020 Pro Deal Donation Program Most Successful To Date
Osprey announced the results of its 2020 Pro Deal Donation program benefiting Navajo Yes, Families in Nature and Nature Bridge, which resulted in “$42,000 in donations to the brand’s non-profit partners, an increase of 30 percent over the previous year,” said the brand. For nearly two decades, Osprey’s Pro Deal Program has “generated a one […]
LAMO Footwear Introduces New Styles For SS2021
LAMO Footwear released six new styles for its Spring/Summer 2021 collection featuring in its LAMO-Lite and vulcanized lines. The brand has incorporated breathable knit materials, platform silhouettes and more comfort in its lineup. “Introducing these new elements into our product lines has been exciting for us. As we continue to include more active casual styles, […]
Altra Partners With Trail Sisters For 2,021 Hours For The Planet Project
Altra has partnered with Trail Sisters for its 2,021 Hours for the Planet project. The brands invite communities to celebrate Earth Day through the month of April by volunteering time toward trail maintenance and cleanup to meet or exceed 2,021 collective hours of trail improvement. Altra will plant a tree through One Tree Planted for […]
A.LEAF Products Appoints Sales & Marketing Executive
A.LEAF Products, based in Redondo Beach, CA, has hired Rick Goralnick to service the brand’s Sales & Marketing efforts on the East Coast.
Davidson’s Becomes First Distributor Patron Member Of The NSSF
Davidson’s, Inc. announced that it has been approved by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to become a Patron member.
Under Armour Marketing Exec Joins Walmart
Walmart appointed Courtney Carlson, former head of North American marketing at Under Armour, as SVP of category marketing, developing strategies and programs for its core retail business units.
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