Oiselle Unveils Fabric Waste Reduction Program
Fabric Forward puts excess, first-quality fabrics back into the sewing line, within new designs, to help reduce waste.
Ueli Steck, Renowned Mountain Climber, Dies Near Everest
Ueli Steck, one of the most feted mountaineers of his generation, died Sunday in an apparent fall in Nepal.
VF Corp. Completes Sale of Licensed Sports Group To Fanatics
VF Corporation has completed the sale of its Licensed Sports Group (LSG) business to Fanatics, Inc.
Camping World to Assume A Minimum Of 17 Gander Mountain Locations
Camping World teamed with a group of liquidating firms, Gordon Brothers Group LLC and Hilco Merchant Resources LLC, to win the auction of Gander Mountain’s assets. The winning bid valued at $390 million to $400 million, according to people familiar with the proceedings.
Nike, Under Armour, Adidas Reject Lonzo Ball Deal
Nike, Under Armour and Adidas have all told ESPN that they have no interest in signing Lonzo Ball, a potential top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, to an endorsement deal.
Adidas Signs Top NFL Draft Pick
Adidas signed an endorsement deal with Myles Garrett, the top pick by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft.
Bass Pro Founder Partners With Tiger Woods
Bass Pro Shops founder and CEO Johnny Morris announced a collaborative partnership with 79-time PGA Tour winner Tiger Woods and the Payne Stewart family that includes plans to create the first-ever public access golf courses designed by TGR Design, the golf course design firm led by Woods.
New Era Supports Local Communities On Draft Day
At New Era Cap headquarters in downtown Buffalo on April 29, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County and Buffalo Bills legend Steve Tasker announced the team’s selections for rounds five and six.
Aisle Talk, Week Of April 24
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Columbia Sportswear Trims Sales Guidance On Retail’s Closures
“The slight reduction in top-line expectations primarily reflects the incremental bankruptcies, liquidations and store closures that we’ve become aware of, as well as a more cautious posture adopted by our U.S. wholesale customers since February,” said CEO Tim Boyle on a conference call with analysts.
Kit And Ace To Close All U.S. Stores
Kit and Ace, founded in 2105 for Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is closing all 32 stores located outside Canada and laying off staff at its Vancouver head office.
Nike Partners With Penn Relays
Nike becomes the exclusive athletic footwear and apparel supplier and sponsor of the Penn Relays through the 2020 Olympiad.
VF Corp. Q1 Earnings Dip
VF Corp. reported first-quarter earnings were down slightly due to a sales dip and currency headwinds but VF said results were in line with expectations and its growth platforms performed well. On currency-neutral basis, The North Face’s sales grew 8 percent in the quarter while Vans rose 6 percent.
Altra Partners With Utah State University
Utah State University’s Outdoor Product Design and Development (OPDD) program announces a partnership with Altra Footwear, the running footwear brand known for its unique FootShape toe box and Zero Drop running shoes.
Columbia Sportswear’s Q1 Earnings Climb 14 Percent
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported earnings rose 13.6 percent to $36 million, or 51 cents a share, from $31.8 million, or 45 cents, a year ago, but the company slightly scaled back its earnings and sales guidance for 2017.
