Lizard Skins continues its history of supporting trail construction and maintenance. In the last two years, its grants have helped build and maintain trails at Brian Head Resort, Cumberland State Park, Pahvant MTB trail system, Copper Harbor Trails, and the Butch Cassidy Trail Complex. “We are excited to announce the continuation of our Trail Grant […]
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Headspace Announces World Mental Health Day Pledge
Headspace launched a “Be Kind to Your Mind” pledge that encourages the prioritization of mental health care beyond just World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is scheduled for October 10. Box, Farmers Insurance, Hyatt, Snap, Spectrum Health, and National Military Family Association are among the first companies and nonprofits to join with Headspace. […]
Crocs Collaborates With Justin Bieber
Crocs announced a collaboration with singer Justin Bieber. The Crocs X Justin Bieber is inspired by Bieber’s Drew House label and features a take on the Classic Clog silhouette as well as eight custom Jibbitz charms. “As an artist, it’s important that my creations stay true to myself and my style. I wear Crocs all […]
Vuori Signs First Ambassador
Vuori signed Rob Machado, the surf legend, as its first ambassador. Vuori said that as an ambassador, Machado “will personify Vuori’s philosophy on conducting business and how the brand cares for their team, the community, and the environment. This new position is designed to inspire and unite people from all walks of life to create […]
Saintnine Signs Charlie Rymer As Brand Ambassador
Saintnine welcomed former PGA Tour Player and Golf Channel personality, Charlie Rymer, to its team as its Brand Ambassador for the Saintnine product line of golf balls. “Saintnine is thrilled to have such a big personality as Charlie playing our golf balls and helping us grow the Saintnine brand,” said Timothy Chae, CEO of Saintnine […]
Hydro Flask Returns To Growth In Second Quarter
Helen of Troy Limited reported sales in its Housewares segment, which includes Hydro Flask and OXO, increased 20.3 percent in the second quarter ended August 31 to $167.9 million. The gains primarily reflected higher demand for OXO brand products as consumers spent more time at home cooking, cleaning, organizing and pantry loading in response to COVID-19 and an increase in online sales for both OXO and Hydro Flask.
Dick’s SG To Increase Holiday Hires
Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to hire up to 9,000 holiday workers, 1,000 more than last year to support expected continued strength in online orders for curbside or in-store pickups amid the pandemic.
The Buckle’s September Comps Expand 23 Percent
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended October 3, 2020 increased 22.9 percent.
Burton Welcomes New Marketing And Creative Executives
Burton welcomed new SVP of Global Marketing, Kelly Murnaghan, and new Executive Creative Director, Adrian Josef Margelist. Both Murnaghan and Adrian report to Burton CEO John Lacy and have officially started in their respective roles.
Bollé Brands Launches B2B Platform
In support of its Customer First Program that supports retailers via its ERP and inventory management programs, Bollé has launched a digital B2B program.
Sparbar Partners On Philippines Factory
Sparbar, Ltd. reached received governmental approval for the construction of a 108,000-square-foot factory in the Philippines exclusively for the production of Sparbar products.
Jenson USA Makes Marketing And Merchandising Hires
Jenson USA has appointed two new VP leadership roles – Steve Domingues as VP of merchandising and Michael Ladinig as VP of marketing and brand.
Academy Sports’ Debt Ratings Upgraded
Academy Sports’ debt ratings was upgraded by Moody’s due to its October 2 initial public offering and better than anticipated Q220 operating performance.
Textile Trade Group Opposes GSP Expansion To Apparel And Footwear
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles, from fiber to finished sewn products, voiced strong support for a House resolution opposing the inclusion of apparel, textile and footwear products in the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program.
24 Hour Fitness Announces Restructuring Support Agreement
24 Hour Fitness, which filed for bankruptcy in June, announced that it has entered into a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with lenders beneficially holding approximately 73 percent of the company’s secured debt and approximately 65 percent of the company’s senior unsecured notes on the terms of a comprehensive restructuring plan.
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