The North Face issued an apology for uploading photos of athletes wearing its gear to Wikipedia pages about famous locations—all in an attempt for the brand to place higher on Google search results. Click here for the story.
A Monmouth University Poll finds that a majority of Americans expect they’ll bear the brunt of the latest round of tariffs on Chinese goods and they are not particularly hopeful that this policy will bring the manufacture of those goods back to U.S. soil.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance top-line sales reports for member retailers show a 5.8 percent increase in April, extending a growth trend buoyed by increases in five out of the last six months. The group reports 3.6 percent overall growth since January 1 and a 2.5 percent increase nationally over the last 12 months.
PeopleForBikes, the U.S. national bike advocacy, promotion and industry association, announced that Jenn Dice, vice president of the organization’s Business Network, has been promoted to chief operating officer, effective immediately.
Five industry trade groups—American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Rubber and Plastic Footwear Manufacturers Association (RPFMA) and Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)—sent a letter to President Trump opposing the proposed use of punitive tariffs on footwear equipment, footwear inputs, and finished footwear imported to the U.S. from China
Moody’s Investors Service said it completed a periodic review of the ratings of Bass Pro Group LLC and essentially affirmed the company’s Ba3 corporate debt rating.
The Faction Collective and all brands owned and managed by The Full Stack Supply Co., including the new FW Apparel brand and Roxy Skis, announced they will move their North American headquarters to Denver, CO, from Breckenridge, CO.
Americans are expected to spend more than ever on gifts for Father’s Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insight & Analytics. Total spending for the holiday is estimated to reach $16 billion, up from last year’s $15.3 billion, and spending on sporting goods is expected to hit $822 million.
Yeti Holdings Inc. on Thursday announced its anticipated Charleston, SC, retail location will open to the public on Friday, June 14.
Skechers has been named the official footwear sponsor of the European Solheim Cup Team for the 2019 tournament in Gleneagles, Scotland.
Cusa Tea, the instant tea company whose products can be found in outdoor specialty stores, has completed a $2.5 million Series A round of financing.
Tapestry Inc., the parent of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, appointed Thomas A. Glaser, as chief operations officer.
Author and naturalist Doug Peacock will be the featured speaker at The Conservation Alliance Breakfast at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in June.
Seattle, WA-based apparel and outdoor brand Outdoor Research has announced a new manufacturing facility that opened in April, doubling the number of OR staff now making apparel and gear onshore.
Hiviz Shooting Systems has named Lanny Barnes as director of commercial sales.
VF Corp. announced the appointment of Cameron Bailey to the position of executive vice president, global supply chain.
Sportsman’s Warehouse will be celebrating the opening of a new store in Lansing, MI, from May 31 through June 2.
Nearly 25 million Americans will travel in recreation vehicles this spring and summer, heading to the country’s 18,000-plus campgrounds to enjoy the benefits of an active, outdoor lifestyle with family and friends, according to the latest survey of RV owners by Go RVing and Cvent.
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day will establish a trail service world record on June 1, 2019.
Honey Stinger has begun releasing an updated brand identity, including a new logo, colors and font, new brand statement and tagline, and all-new packaging across its full product lineup.
Bogs Footwear has announced a plan to give new life to gently used boots through its Reuse a Boot Program.
Norwegian-based Outdoor apparel and gear brand Helly Hansen, a subsidiary of Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., on Tuesday reported that 2018 revenue increased 29 percent to NOK 3.7 billion (US$425 million) and operational EBITDA rose to a record level. It was the fourth-consecutive year of growth for the company.
Universal Tennis announced that Anne Worcester, former WTA CEO & Connecticut Open tournament director, has joined the company as president.
White River Marine Group, the marine manufacturing division of the Bass Pro Shops family, announced that Zach Kauk will become its next president.
MIPS, the maker of brain protection systems for cycling helmets, announced the acquisition of the brand Fluid Inside and related patent rights.
Payless ShoeSource announced plans to liquidate all its stores through the end of June. The company announced in February that it would shut down all 2,100 Payless locations across the country.
Hype Sports Innovation, based in London, announced plans for a $75-million capital fund with Uli Becker, ex-president of Reebok, and Bernd Wahler, former president of VfB Stuttgart who also served as Adidas CMO.
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced that it has finalized the purchase of the intellectual property of Sports Illustrated from Meredith Corp.
Ross Stores Inc. reported earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2019 of $1.15, up from $1.11 for the same period last year.
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, announced that it has acquired Legacy Team Sales, based in Ocala, FL.
About 1,250 bicycle seat bags from Revelate Designs are being recalled.
Chaos Headwear has added new members their U.S. national sales team—the Rose Agency for the Rockies and the Lake Effect Group for the upper Midwest.
Hibbett Sports Inc. announced the appointment of Anthony F. Crudele as its independent chairman of the board of directors.
Safilo Group announced that it has reached an agreement to sell the U.S. retail chain Solstice to Fairway LLC, a U.S. limited liability company formed by a group of investors active in the U.S. and in the European eyewear retail business.
