Stio Opens ‘Mountain Studio’ Retail Store In Teton Village
The Jackson Hole, WY-based mountain apparel brand will open a shop at the base of the ski resort for the holiday season.
Big 5 Sees Big Benefits From Competitor Closures
With Sports Authority and Sport Chalet out of business, Big 5 took advantage in the Western U.S. of being one of few remaining sporting goods outlets. But new competition is coming.
Body Glove Acquired By Marquee Brands
Body Glove is the third investment for Marquee Brands, following its acquisition of Italian luxury brand Bruno Magli and British fashion brand Ben Sherman.
Hibbett Sports Adds Board Member
Karen S. Etzkorn, EVP at HSNi, joins the board, bringing its current membership to nine directors.
Puma’s Jay Piccola To Retire
The president and general manager of Puma North America region since 2000 will retire, mid-2017.
Big 5 Sales Rise Thanks To Closed Competition
With Sports Authority and Sport Chalet stores now closed, Big 5 stores benefitted with a 6.8-percent rise in same-store sales for the third quarter.
Sports Licensing And Tailgating Show Taps Interbike Director
Pat Hus will head Emerald Exposition’s Sports Licensing and Tailgating Show in addition to continuing to lead the company’s Interbike trade show.
Black Diamond Aims To Diversify With Acquisitions
Even as the company’s stock emerges as a way for investors to profit from the proliferation of climbing gyms, the company has scratched other outdoor equipment brands from its acquisition shopping list.
Carbon 38 Activewear Hires Chief Marketing Officer
Carbon38, a luxury activewear and athleisure retailer, hired Lisa Kraynak as chief marketing officer.
Bigtruck Expands Design And Operations Teams
The four new hires will help manage and support the Lake Tahoe-based lifestyle brand’s growth.
Quiksilver Expands Board Of Directors To Five
Quiksilver Inc. appointed Franck Riboud as an independent director to its board of directors, effective immediately. Riboud’s appointment will expand the company’s board from four to five members.
Tasc Performance Partners With Intercollegiate Tennis Association
As the official apparel sponsor for the ITA, Tasc will develop logo apparel for all ITA officials and staff, while also creating a discount program for ITA coaches and its school programs.
Krimson Klover Hires Marketing And Communications Manager
In addition to hiring Lauren Geary, the women’s clothing company added support staff in various departments and increased its office space by 3,000 square feet.
San Jose’s Mel Cotton’s Sporting Goods To Close
The iconic sporting goods store, serving Silicon Valley for 70 years, will close by the end of the year.
Barcelona Confirms Record Kit Deal With Nike
The extended apparel agreement surpasses the previous world record for an annual fee set by Premier League team Manchester United.
