The new Lululemon apparel range will feature 11 of the NHL’s 32 teams this season, including the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks, with plans to expand to all the league’s franchises next year.
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Canada Goose Faces Downgrade to “Sell” on Growth Concerns
Goldman Sachs downgraded Canada Goose to “Sell” from “Neutral,” citing challenges in the competitive landscape and concerns over slowing brand momentum and luxury spending overall.
National Marine Manufacturers Association Board Elects Three Division Directors
New individuals joining the NMMA Board of Directors include Ben Duke (Polaris Marine), Tommy Hancock (Sportsman Boats) and Rob Parmentier (Sailfish Boats
Specialized Launches “Reduce, Reuse, ReSpecialized” Program
The global bike repair program aims “to get one million bikes back on the road by the end of 2025 and also offers “free tune-ups, free helmets for kids, and discounted repairs at participating retail locations worldwide.”
St. Croix Rod Appoints Sales Teams for Midwest, Colorado and PNW Territories
The family-owned fishing rod company based in Park Falls, WI, has tapped Redband Sports Group and Wisco Outfitters to represent the company’s fly-fishing portfolio and brand in two key U.S. fly-fishing regions.
Nike Ordered to Pay Legal Fees in Trademark Dispute
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ordered Nike to pay millions in attorney’s fees to Lontex Corporation for its “reckless infringement” of the small Pennsylvania businesses “Cool Compression” trademark.
Kent Outdoors Opens New Factory in Arlington, WA
Located next to a private lake, the company’s product designers can accelerate product testing and development for faster iteration and refinement prior to production.
Buds Gun Shop Names New President & COO
Mark Stecher, as president and chief operating officer, will assist CEO Joe Murphy across all areas of the company
Nike Renews Contract with NBA and WNBA for 12 Years
Nike, Inc. signed on to remain as the exclusive uniform and apparel provider for the National Basketball Association, the WNBA and the G League for another 12 years.
Zamberlan Hires North American Sales Manager
The Italian outdoor footwear brand hired Bill Johnson, formerly at Zappos.com, as North American sales manager. He spent the last 19 years as the Outdoor Footwear Buyer at Zappos.com
Ottolock Forms U.S. Distribution Partnership with BTI
The new U.S. distribution partnership with with Bicycle Technologies International comes as Ottolock recently added new products to its mobile security offering to pair with its original cinch lock.
RIA Announces ‘Now’ and ‘Future’ Advisory Board Members
The Running Industry Alliance (RIA), the member-based independent national trade organization built for the UK and Ireland’s running industry, announced new members to its Alliance Advisory Boards’ Now’ and ‘Future.’
Sitka Gear to Open Two Stores in Minneapolis
Based in Bozeman, MT, Sitka recently opened a 1,580-square-foot store on October 4 in The Mall of America in Bloomington, MN, and a 2,629-square-foot retail space in Maple Grove.
Whyte’s International Sales Director to Retire
Ross Patterson has worked for 36 years, most of his professional career, at Whyte and its former entity, ATB Sales. Colleague Michelle Lee will succeed him.
Gold’s Gym to Return to Ontario
Toronto native, fitness industry veteran and franchisee, Tony Caparotta, will open 17 venues in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area (GTAH) as part of the company’s planned expansion in North America.
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