Brooks Running and Vaude have each signed The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040, a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement’s goal of 2050.
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Bison Renews Agreement As NFHS Corporate Partner For Basketball
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced a renewal of its corporate partnership with Bison, Inc., one of the industry’s top suppliers of basketball equipment.
Outerstuff’s Debt Ratings Upgraded
Standard & Poors upgraded the debt ratings of U.S. youth licensed sports apparel maker Outerstuff LLC as the company recently reached an agreement with its lenders to extend its term loan maturity to December 2023 and paid its lenders the principal and interest it missed in March, June, and September 2020.
Inside The Call: DSW Ramps Up Athleisure Push
DSW’s strong pivot toward athleisure over the last year has made the off-price chain the second-largest retailer of women’s athleisure in the U.S. behind only Nike, Roger Rawlins, CEO of Designer Brands, DSW’s parent, said on his company’s third-quarter analyst conference call. But that wasn’t enough to offset DSW’s exposure to dressier looks that remain out of fashion amid the pandemic.
JumboMax Golf Grips Appoints Director Of Operations
JumboMax Golf Grips announced that golf industry veteran, Chris Plummer, has joined the company as director of operations.
Tennis Industry Shows Growth In The Face Of COVID-19
The USTA announced that recent data and information surrounding racquet sales and participation have shown that the tennis industry has shown strength amid the pandemic.
Grundéns Partners With Major League Fishing
Grundéns has partnered with Major League Fishing (MLF) to become the official footwear sponsor of the Bass Pro Tour and MLF BIG5 circuits.
REI Elevates Product Standards To Fight Climate Change And Advance Equity
REI is upgrading product standards in partnership with its more than 1,000 brand partners to advance more sustainable and inclusive business practices. The co-up is also committing that, by 2030, all products on its shelves will have a preferred attribute so that every purchase at REI supports a healthier, cleaner, more equitable planet.
Designer Brands Logs Q3 Loss, Continues Athletic Push
Designer Brands Inc. reported a loss in the third quarter ended November 2 on a 30.1 percent revenue decline but the loss topped Wall Street’s expectations. Designer Brands’ officials also called out substantial progress the DSW chain has made expanding athletic and kids offerings.
Camp Stove Is Sweden’s Holiday Gift Of The Year
“Årets julklapp” means the Christmas Gift of the Year and an award given to a special product each year by the Swedish Retail Institute (HUI), in time before Christmas. With the pandemic, more consumers are spending time outdoors and, as such, HUI announced that the portable stove is this year’s top holiday gift Swedes will […]
Academy Sports Adds Board Member
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. announced the appointment of Wendy A. Beck to its Board of Directors, effective today. Beck joins Allen I. Questrom and Jeffrey C. Tweedy, who were appointed to Academy’s Board on October 1 in connection with Academy’s initial public offering, as recent independent director additions to the Board.
Taxa Outdoors Expands Overland Edition + Updates Cricket Overland For 2021
Taxa Outdoors expands its Overland edition with the Mantis and TigerMoth Overland habitats and an updated Cricket Overland model for 2021. Overlanding offers the outdoor enthusiast the ability to combine activities from camping to kayaking to mountain biking. Taxa’s 2021 offerings offer consumers more options to find a habitat that meets their adventures. With increased […]
Igloo Releases Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Playmate Cooler
Today, Igloo and Disney released its special-edition Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Playmate cooler for the holidays. Through the use of custom artwork, the stop-motion animated film’s two characters, Jack Skellington and Sally, are depicted. One side of the Playmate features Jack in his familiar dress suit and when it’s flipped around, the stitched Sally […]
Lakai And Black Sabbath Drop Surprise Capsule Collection
Today, Lakai and Black Sabbath dropped a surprise capsule collection inspired by skateboarder Riley Hawk, shown below, and the heavy metal band’s albums, Master of Reality, Never Say Die! and We Sold Our Soul for Rock ‘n’ Roll. Considered by many devout followers as the best metal album of all-time, Black Sabbath’s Master of Reality […]
NPD Reports: Sports Equipment Sales Surge In Third Quarter
According to NPD Group, categories tied to the outdoors as well as home fitness equipment continue to post double-digit gains in the third quarter.
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