ScentLok Technologies Purchases Robinson Outdoor Products
ScentLok Technologies, a leading manufacturer of scent-controlling products, announced its acquisition of Robinson Outdoor Products.
Industry Excited About Outdoor Retailer’s Move To Denver
While many thanked Salt Lake City for hosting the show for the past 22 years and commiserated with their loss, most of the Outdoor Retailer show veterans reached out to by SGB Exec were thrilled with the decision to move the event to Denver for the next five years.
Aisle Talk, Week Of July 3
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Cherokee Shares Tumble On Q1 Loss, Covenant Violation
Shares of Cherokee Global Brands were trading down $2.85, or 37 percent, to $4.90 in mid-day trading Friday after the company reported a surprise first-quarter loss and said it was seeking amendments to comply with certain covenants in its credit facility.
REI Asking Customers To Challenge Trump Administration On Public Lands
Customers were told they were the “public” in “public lands” and should “tell Secretary Ryan Zinke why our public lands need to remain protected now and for future generations.”
Velocio Apparel Secures Investment, Hires Laura Spencer
Velocio Apparel, a New England-based cycling brand specializing in performance apparel, has closed a Series A investment round led by Steve Fuller, former L.L.Bean chief marketing officer.
Cherokee Global Brands Posts Q1 Loss
Cherokee Global Brands, the parent of Hi-Tec, Tony Hawk Signature Apparel and Flip Flop Shops, reported a loss in its first quarter ended April 29, impacted by the decision by Target, the discount chain, to stop selling the Cherokee brand. The company also said it was seeking an amendment related to a non-compliance with covenants under its credit facility.
Downlite Launches Progressive New Composting Initiative
The manufacturer of down and feather recently engaged an outside organic recycling company to utilize the large waste feathers that traditionally end up in landfill, and instead, treat them for soil compost.
Outdoor Retailer Makes Denver Its New Home
After a confidential request for proposal (RFP) process, Denver was officially selected as the new OR host city at a press conference held in the City Park Rose Garden this morning.
Outdoor Retailer Trade Show Moving To Denver
Emerald Expositions LLC announced it had selected Denver for the site of all Outdoor Retailer tradeshows, including Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, which will move to November in 2018. It is intended that Grassroots Connect will co-locate in Denver with Outdoor Retailer when an appropriate venue is procured.
OIA’s Executive Director Touts Benefits Of Denver Move
In a letter to OIA members, Amy Roberts, executive director of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), spelled out the benefits of the move of the Outdoor Retailer show to Denver, including shifting the dates to the front end of the ordering cycle, significantly reduced booth rates and less travel for the industry with the combined Winter Show.
Nike Partners With European Soccer Social Network
Tonsser, a startup that offers a vertical social network aimed at youth soccer players, has signed on Nike as its first brand channel partner, according to a report from TechCrunch.
QVC To Merge With HSN
Liberty Interactive Corp., the parent of QVC ,announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby Liberty Interactive will acquire the 62 percent of HSNi it does not already own in an all-stock transaction.
The Buckle’s June Comps Slide
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended July 1, 2017 decreased 5.8 percent.
Denver Expected To Land Outdoor Retailer Show
With a “major announcement” to be disclosed at a press conference early Thursday morning featuring Colorado’s Governor, Denver’s Mayor and the head of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, the famed Outdoor Retailer Show is expected to announce a move from Salt Lake City to Denver.
