Congress has passed a wide-ranging bill that would permanently reauthorize the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, which supports conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the country.
J. C. Penney Co. Inc. reported a steep drop in earnings in the fourth quarter ended February 2 although they were better than Wall Street’s expectations.
Adidas announced new multi-year partnerships with Marquise Brown, WR from Oklahoma and Hakeem Butler, WR from Iowa State.
Nordstrom reported earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) slid 4.9 percent in the fourth quarter due to soft sales at its full-price stores that led to markdown pressures.
Nester Hosiery, a U.S. manufacturer of merino wool socks, has promoted Travis Smith to customer service manager and Anna Draughn to wholesale merchandise manager.
Rack Room Shoes announced Melanie Ortlieb has succeeded industry veteran Dan Crawford as director of merchandising.
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were up 2.8 percent in January.
Garmin announced sponsorship agreements with 11 professional cycling teams for 2019, including world tour and mountain/enduro biking teams.
USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL), the official licensing arm and national broadcaster of the United States Polo Association (USPA), announced that U.S. Polo Assn. will be outfitting college polo players through a new nationwide collegiate outreach program.
Unequal Technologies Company has signed on as the Official Performance Protection Partner for both Babe Ruth League and Cal Ripken Baseball, a division of BRL.
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that has filed a Form 12b-25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission providing the company a 15-day extension to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018
Fanatics reached an agreement to become the exclusive provider of fan merchandise on Coupang, South Korea’s largest internet marketplace.
Flip Flop Shops (FFS), which was recently acquired by Bearpaw Holdings LLC, has secured International Retail Management and Consulting Group LLC (IRG) to develop a common area retail model.
The Democratic-led House on Wednesday passed an expansion of background checks for nearly all gun sales. The measure extends background checks to guns purchased outside of licensed gun dealers.
J. C. Penney Co. Inc. said Michelle Wlazlo will join the company as executive vice president, chief merchant, reporting to Jill Soltau, CEO.
Puma and City Football Group have signed a global long-term partnership, which will see Puma supply the reigning English Premier League champions Manchester City, as well as sister clubs in Australia, Spain, Uruguay and China.
Slinger Bag, makers of a portable tennis ball launcher, announced that Mike Ballardie has been named CEO of the company.
Nike ranked as the most valuable apparel brand at $32.4 billion, according to Brand Finance, the brand valuation and strategy consultancy.
Zone7, which uses data and analytics to identify the potential for injuries with athletes, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding, led by Resolute Ventures, with participation from UpWest, Amicus Capital, Dave Pell, PLG Ventures, as well as current and former professional athletes.
The supervisory board of Adidas AG has appointed Martin Shankland to the executive board as board member responsible for global operations effective March 4, 2019. He succeeds Gil Steyaert, who has left the executive board to pursue new career opportunities externally.
REI Co-op on Wednesday announced the acquisition of its long-standing adventure travel partner Arizona Outback Adventures (AOA).
On March 13, 2019, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) will be hosting the 20th annual National Health Through Fitness Day to promote the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act. Herschel Walker, Steve Garvey and Carl Lewis will be among the sports legends in attendance.
Dick’s Sporting Goods‘ board of directors authorized and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share on the company’s common stock and Class B common stock.
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced plans to open five stores. The stores will open in Georgetown, TX; Buford, GA; Gastonia and Mooresville NC; and Ardmore, OK.
Clarks has hired Giorgio Presca to take on the role of chief executive.
Organizers of the 2019 Colorado Classic (August 22-25) announced that VF Corporation will be the first title sponsor in the race’s history.
Equip Outdoor Technologies promoted Jonathan Frederick to USA Country Manager for the Rab and Lowe Alpine Brands.
Nike has signed a multiyear endorsement deal with Olivia Moultrie, the 13-year-old soccer standout, according to The New York Times.
Under Armour has laid off 111 employees at a distribution center in Rialto, CA, according to the San Bernardino County Sun.
JumpSport has recalled its half-fold fitness mini-trampolines because the folding trampoline’s frame can forcefully hit the user, posing an injury hazard.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced it has selected Learfield Licensing Partners Specialty Brands to be the exclusive licensing representative for its organization and members.
Stuart Snow, director of recruiting and member services for Nation’s Best Sports (NBS), announced his retirement early this month after celebrating his 20-year anniversary.
Easton said it has formed partnerships with over 89 college baseball programs across the country, including 50 Division I NCAA and 11 programs in the pre-season top 25 rankings.
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) announced that Director of Public Affairs Larry Weindruch, CAE, retired effective March 1.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has partnered with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) to produce two new firearms safety videos.
Cascade Maverik Lacrosse, the maker of head protection and lacrosse equipment, renewed long-term partnerships with Penn State University, University of Michigan, Villanova University and Fairfield University men’s lacrosse teams.
Anta Sports, which has reached an agreement to acquire Amer Sports, reported another year of significant sales and earnings gains in 2018. Sales jumped 44.4 percent and earnings climbed 42.9 percent.
Macy’s Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis dipped slightly in the fourth quarter but came ahead of updated guidance provided in early January. Macy’s also announced a restructuring plan that will eliminate 100 vice-president level or above roles, “to increase the speed of decision making.”
Foot Locker Inc. has made a $12.5 million minority investment in Launch Kids Inc., d/b/a Rockets of Awesome, a New York City-based children’s apparel company.
Fleet Feet announced the launch of its revamped customer rewards program in conjunction with a new app.
America Outdoors, an association of outfitters and guides, on Monday announced the appointment of six new members of the board of directors.
Women’s sustainable clothing company Aventura Clothing on Monday announced a new logo and icon for Spring 2019.
Spartan, the obstacle course race and endurance brand, has entered the $13 billion corporate wellness sector with the development of its SpartanFit Challenge App.
Dillard’s Inc. reported net income for the 52 weeks ended February 2 of $170.3 million, or $6.23 per share, compared to net income of $221.3 million, or $7.51 per share, for the 53 weeks ended February 3, 2018.
Payless ShoeSource is now holding store closing sales at all retail locations in North America. This is the largest liquidation event, by store count, in retail history with sales to be conducted at all of its approximately 2,300 stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.
Downlite, the manufacturer of down, feather and synthetic bedding products, and supplier of down to outdoor and apparel markets, appointed Lisa Pruett as chief sales and marketing officer.
Wilson Sporting Goods has introduced a new Wilson Team Shop website that streamlines the process for coaches, parents and players ordering gear for the upcoming baseball and softball season.
Fila announced that it has reached a sponsorship agreement with former World No. 2 ranked tennis star Tommy Haas.
Moody’s Investors Service confirmed Brunswick Corporation‘s Baa2 senior unsecured rating. The rating outlook is stable.
Umbro has signed a multi-year deal to be the official apparel partner for Soccer Shots, an international franchise program that provides children ages two through eight with an age-appropriate soccer and character development experience.
Kathmandu, the New Zealand travel and adventure brand, announced new sales representation in the Pacific Northwest, Rockies, and Southwest by The Alta Group, Urban Outdoors, and Pacific Crest Trading, accordingly.
Peloton has retained Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan to lead its initial public offering in a deal expected to value the in-home cycling studio specialist at more than $8 billion, according to Bloomberg.
On Sunday, President Donald Trump delayed the March 1 deadline to increase tariffs on Chinese goods, citing “substantial progress” during a week of trade talks in Washington, DC. between U.S. and Chinese officials.
Danzeisen & Quigley, the sporting goods store in Cherry Hill, NJ, plans to close after 57 years in operation, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
About 7,000 bicycle gear hubs from SRAM are being recalled. SRAM has received five reports of brake failure, resulting in one minor injury to a rider.
About 900 yellow diving pressure transmitters from Shearwater are being recalled.
