Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Gearhead Outfitters, an Arkansas-based outdoor specialty retailer, acquiring Rock/Creek Outfitters in Tennessee and Uncle Dan’s Outdoor Store in Illinois from Camping World Holdings Inc.
Author: SGB Media
Big Rock Sports Team Receives Pelican Award From North Carolina Coastal Federation
On August 3, the 2019 Pelican Award recipients were honored by the North Carolina Coastal Federation at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City for their outstanding contributions to protecting the North Carolina coast. Recipients included Big Rock Sports, who won For Outstanding Community Leadership and Collaboration.
Jeanette Loos Named Global Head Of ISPO Group
Jeanette Loos has assumed the newly created position of Global Head of ISPO Group at Messe München.
REI Partners With National Outdoor Leadership School
REI Co-op and National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) are launching a first-of-its-kind wilderness preparedness course offering Wilderness Safety Training to the general public.
Rocky Brands Expands Distribution Center
Rocky Brands is adding a $5 million, 94,000-square-foot expansion to its 192,000-square-foot Hocking County operation in Logan, OH.
Gearhead Outfitters Acquires Rock/Creek Outfitters, Uncle Dan’s Outdoor Store
Gearhead Outfitters, an Arkansas-based outdoor specialty retailer, has announced the acquisition of Rock/Creek Outfitters in Tennessee and Uncle Dan’s Outdoor Store in Illinois from Camping World Holdings Inc.
Mixed Results For Occupancy At Mountain Destinations
At the halfway point of summer, lodging properties in mountain destinations are enjoying a strong overall seasonal performance but lacking the impressive year-over-year growth figures posted in the past decade.
Avenatti Motion Punches Back At Nike, But Will It Land?
Legitimate claim that Nike Inc. made illegal payments to high school hoops stars, or malicious attempt by desperate lawyer to clear his name of wrongdoing? That’s the question at the heart of the motion that attorneys for Michael Avenatti filed in federal court Wednesday to dismiss his recent indictment. SGB breaks down the latest in this ongoing saga, which includes accusations of payments to such stars as Zion Williamson.
Dillard’s Significantly Widens Loss In Q2
Dillard’s Inc. reported a net loss for the 13 weeks ended August 3 of $40.7 million, or $1.59 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.9 million, or 10 cents per share, for the prior-year second quarter. Analysts expected a loss of 77 cents per share.
FanDuel Group, Major League Baseball Announce Sports Betting Partnership
FanDuel Group and Major League Baseball (MLB) Thursday announced a multi-year partnership designating FanDuel as an authorized gaming operator of MLB. This is a landmark deal for FanDuel as it marks the company’s first partnership with Major League Baseball or an MLB team. The partnership provides FanDuel access to official MLB data, along with league […]
Johnson Outdoors Appoints Larry Baab To Lead Camping & Watercraft Divisions
Johnson Outdoors Inc on Thursday announced the appointment of Larry Baab as group vice president – camping & watercraft recreation. Baab will oversee camping brands Eureka and Jetboil, and watercraft brands Old Town, Ocean Kayak and Carlisle.
Private Equity Firm Norwest Invests In Vuori
Norwest Venture Partners on Thursday announced it has made a minority equity investment in Vuori, a performance apparel brand based in Encinitas, CA. Financial terms of the investment weren’t disclosed.
RYU Apparel Appoints Camilo Lyon To Board of Directors
RYU Apparel Inc. on Thursday announced it has appointed Camilo Lyon to the board of directors of the company, effective immediately.
Frank Gore Named Xenith Brand Ambassador
Xenith on Thursday announced that Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore will come on as a brand ambassador. Gore will be wearing a Xenith helmet this season.
Varsity Brands Appoints Justin Kentor Chief Of Strategy and Business
Varsity Brands on Thursday announced that Justin Kentor has joined the company as chief of strategy and business transformation, effective immediately.
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal