Globe International Acquires Stake In Salty Crew
Globe International will assume operational and financial functions for the surf, fish, dive and sail brand, while key brand personnel Jared Lane, CJ Hobgood and Tom Ruiz will all continue and expand their roles with the brand.
Krimson Klover Opens Boulder Showroom
The full-scale showroom is co-located with the brand’s expanded headquarters and design studios in Boulder, CO.
Fanatics Appoints Professional And Collegiate Team Division Head
Former Ticketmaster Chief Revenue Officer Cole Gahagan will oversee a new division supporting professional and collegiate teams across the Fanatics platform.
North Face Launches ‘Question Madness’ Global Campaign
In honor of its 50th anniversary, The North Face unveiled its new global brand campaign, “Question Madness,” and will open a New York flagship store on Fifth Avenue.
Where Are Sports Authority’s Key Personnel Landing?
Quite a few executives displaced by the liquidation of Sports Authority several months ago have already lined up new jobs, including some inside the sports industry.
Eurobike Makes Its Move To July
Europe’s largest bicycle trade show is moving up a month starting in 2018 to compete with in-house dealer events proliferating on both sides of the Atlantic.
Shoe Carnival Appoints Athletic Footwear Buyer
Clint Pierce most recently served as senior vice president general merchandise manager for footwear and apparel at Sports Authority.
Fashion SVP Highlights Sustainable Production
Show organizer Idex teamed up with Fashion Enter and the Ethical Fashion Forum to present a new feature at the show called Fashion Made Better.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 10
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 10
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Golfsmith Gains Court Approval To Close 20 Stores
Goldsmith received bankruptcy court approval to close 20 of its 109 stores, including its only New York City location.
VF Corp. Joins IFC’s Bangladesh Partnership For Cleaner Textile
VF Corp. joins 12 other brands in the PACT family, bringing the total partner brands to 13.
CBL & Associates To Close Shopping Centers On Thanksgiving
Department stores, movie theaters, restaurants and retailers with exterior mall entrances will have the option to open their stores on Thursday, but access to mall common areas will be restricted until 6 a.m. on Friday.
SurfStitch Appoints CFO
The online action sports retailer appointed Nigel Phillips as its chief financial officer and Stephanie Belton as company secretary.
Bass Pro CEO Talks Cabela’s Merger
Bass Pro Founder and CEO Johnny Morris reassured Cabela’s employees that he plans to retain a “significant” presence in Nebraska, but there will be some layoffs and co-branding between the retailers.
