The first half of the year reflected retail and economic challenges, which resulted in a sales decline.
Author: Carly Terwilliger
OIA Lobbies USTR to Expand Duty-Free Travel Goods
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has requested to appear at a new USTR hearing on providing duty-free treatment for travel goods, including sports bags and backpacks.
Trek Taps Amber Road to Manage Global Trade
Trek Bikes, a bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and distributor, selected Amber Road’s Trade Automation solution to lower landed costs and manage global trade.
Bill Robinson Leaves Daniel Defense
Black Creek, GA-based Daniel Defense, manufacturer of firearms and accessories, stated that Bill Robinson resigned as VP of sales.
Sig Sauer Sponsors Major League Fishing
Firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer signed on as a sponsor of Major League Fishing (MLF) made-for-television bass fishing events for the 2017 season.
Velofix Hires Ward Grootjans As VP Global Development
The company behind the world’s largest fleet of Mobile Bike Shops hired Ward Grootjans, formerly of Canyon Bicycles, as vice president of global business development.
Skechers Go Golf’s Matt Kuchar Wins Bronze in Rio
Kuchar, a Skechers Go Golf brand ambassador and elite team member, finished third in Men’s Individual Golf at the Rio Olympics.
Walmart to Carry Jillian Michaels Activewear
Walmart.com will release Impact by Jillian Michaels, a performance activewear collection for women, this fall.
Topgolf Adds Second New Jersey Venue
The sports entertainment company will open a Mount Laurel, NJ location in late 2017.
Leatt Expands Product Portfolio
The personal protective equipment company introduced its 2017 Bicycling Range aimed at a wider group of mountain bike riders.
Rudy Project Tempts Dealers with Markup Opportunity
Rudy Project North America stated that all dealers would be able to purchase helmets at one-third of MSRP, resulting in an everyday 3 times markup.
Rawlings Remains Official Baseball of NCAA Championships
Baseball’s category leader renewed its exclusive status with the NCAA as the Official Baseball of the 2017-21 NCAA championships.
KPMG Study: Cyberattacks Cause Consumer Alarm
Consumers are wary of the increased frequency of cyber-attacks against retailers, and many are ready to walk away from their favorite retailers if a breach occurs.
CanCooker Names Sam Bowman VP of Sales and Marketing
CanCooker President Seth McGinn appointed Sam Bowman as vice president of sales and marketing for the outdoor cooking company.
Lucy Tries its Hand at Denim
The performance apparel company debuted its Lucy Indigo line of activewear denim.
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