Cotopaxi Bolsters Team With Strategic Hires

Cotopaxi announced four hires, including Cindy Grönberg Moldin, vice president of brand, Landon John, director of retail, Skylar Stice, director of operations, and Carie Behe, GTM marketing manager.

Adidas To Move Basketball Unit To Los Angeles

Adidas has merged its lifestyle and performance units within basketball and is moving basketball operations from Portland, OR to Los Angeles. The moves are expected to better position the brand for growth in the basketball category.

Pure Archery Hires Southwest Territory Manager

Pure Archery Group has hired Chris Levai as Southwest territory manager for Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah. He will represent all Pure Archery brands while supporting dealers from his home in Prescott, AZ.

Macy’s Debt Rating Outlook Revised To Positive

S&P Global Ratings revised its debt rating outlook on Macy’s to positive from negative on encouraging signs that an accelerating economic recovery is emerging. S&P said it believes operating conditions for apparel retailers are “fast improving.”

Retro Fitness Opens New Headquarters

Retro Fitness has opened its new corporate headquarters and support center at 1601 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach in Florida. The new location was a strategic relocation for the brand amid its 15th year anniversary.

Aqualung Launches XSCAPE Collection Featuring Eco-Responsible Wetsuit

Aqualung announced the launch of its XSCAPE collection. Featuring a 100 percent neoprene-free wetsuit and a rash guard made from sustainable materials, the XSCAPE line is designed for a variety of water activities and reflects Aqualung’s commitment to innovation, ocean discovery and sustainability. Made with Yulex eco-friendly natural rubber and stretch fabric, the 4/3mm XSCAPE […]

Supersapiens Closes $13.5 Million In Early-Stage Funding

Supersapiens announced a $13.5 million capital raise led by MICA Ventures AG. The energy management ecosystem, powered by Abbott’s Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, has secured one of the largest investment in the sports continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) space, garnering investment from fitness and performance brands including the founder of Zwift and Wahoo.

Inside The Call: Crocs Hikes Outlook As Momentum Accelerates In 2021

Crocs Inc. reported sales jumped 64 percent in the first quarter and said it now expects sales for 2021 to climb about 45 percent for the year. The comfy shoe brand has clearly benefited from the comfort footwear trend in the stay-at-home economy but it’s also increasingly being seen as a fashion statement.

TerraTrike Debuts Gran Tourismo Sport For 2021

For spring 2021, TerraTrike is offering its Gran Tourismo Sport, or GTS, to the growing category of all-road endurance cycling.  Quick enough to jump into a fast group ride but comfortable enough for long hours in the saddle. The GTS offers a 7000 series alloy frame with redesigned wishbone seat stays and duplex chain stays […]

Saucony Released Its New Freedom 4

Saucony released its new Freedom 4, engineered for the run, the gym and all-day activities with an updated with its PwRun PB cushioning to better handle lateral movement. “The Freedom 4 is the perfect choice to knock out all your training needs,” said Shawn Hoy, Saucony’s senior vice president of global product and innovation. “Yet, […]