Oomphies Drops Kids FW20 Collection; Website Redesign

Oomphies, a dedicated toddler and kids footwear brand, announced the release of its FW20 Collection with novelty styles and fabrics and specialty boots. The brand also did a recent upgrade to its website to make it easier to navigate for online shopping. “We have been incredibly eager to release our new website to our customers,” […]

IHRSA Announces New Dates And Location For IHRSA 2021

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced that its Annual IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show for 2021 will take place on September 20-22 in Los Angeles, CA. IHRSA 2021 had initially been scheduled to run in March at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV.

VF Foundation Partners With National Forest Foundation

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) and USDA Forest Service announced a new partnership with The VF Foundation that will create a new program in the Denver area called the “Colorado Front Range Strike Team.” In total, The VF Foundation has granted more than $400,000 to help fund the first two years of the pilot project to conserve and maintain Front Range trails.

Foot Locker’s Chief Information Officer To Exit

Foot Locker said in a regulatory filing that Pawan Verma, executive vice president and chief information and customer connectivity officer, announced his intention to resign from Foot Locker, Inc., effective October 31, 2020, in order to pursue another opportunity.

Brunton Introduces 2021 Collection + Customized Compass Program

Brunton has announced updated products for 2021 and the launch of a customizable compass program currently available to retailers and brands. “Our goal at Brunton has always been to provide the most reliable and precise outdoor navigation instruments for both recreational and field-based professionals alike. For 2021, we’re excited to offer a new lightweight transit […]

Nutrabolt Appoints Chief Digital Officer

Nutrabolt has hired Rajaa Grar as chief digital officer. Grar will lead the development of a new digital strategy to oversee the digital customer experience, social presence and e-commerce revenue for the company’s portfolio brands, including C4, Cellucor and XTEND.

REI Introduces New Accolade for Co-Op Community Favorites

REI introduced the REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Awards, a designation honoring gear and apparel from brands sold at the co-op that represent REI employee and customer favorites. The choices are based on field testing, REI expertise, and co-op member and customer feedback.

Stoic Launches First Camping Collection

Backcountry-owned brand Stoic launches its F20 camp collection with a broad selection of tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tables, and chairs. “With outdoor recreation surging across the country, our customers are continuing to venture out in new ways turning to the outdoors to spend quality time with their friends and families,” said Chief Product Officer, […]