Johnson & Johnson, Nestle, China Mobile and Microsoft did but no firms in the active lifestyle industry scored top marks in CDP’s prestigious annual rankings of corporate efforts to slow climate change. Hanesbrands, Adidas and Puma scored above-average grades.
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Aisle Talk Week Of January 21
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including, Emerald Expositions saying that after canceling Interbike, it is considering two options that could bring a bike element to either the Outdoor Retailer Winter or Summer Market.
Otis Announces Sales Rep And Agency Awards
Otis Technology presented their 2018 sporting goods and law enforcement sales representative and agency awards the opening day of SHOT Show 2019 in Las Vegas.
Smartwool Signs Alpine Skier Mikaela Shiffrin.
Smartwool formed a new partnership with World Cup champion alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin. Shiffrin signed a three-year contract to exclusively wear Smartwool socks as she races on the World Cup circuit.
Première Vision Launches New ‘Sports Show’ In Portland, OR
Premiere Vision announce the launch of the Premiere Vision Sport Show – a trade show for sportswear offerings in the American market. Hosted in Portland, OR, the first Premiere Vision Sport Show is slated for August 14 through 15 of this year, running alongside The Materials Show.
Ted Ligety, Carlo Salmini Discuss Shred.’s New Path
Olympian Ted Ligety and Carlo Salmini, the duo who founded helmet and goggle brand Shred. in 2006, spoke with SGB this week about the Park City, UT-based company’s refresh that includes an updated logo and sharpened focus on customer centricity yet remains true to its roots. Here’s what they told us about the new leg of the company’s journey.
Lou Dzierzak Rejoins SGB Media For Snow Show Coverage
Veteran outdoor journalist Lou Dzierzak will join SGB Media for the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show to cover business news and product trends for the company’s SGB Executive and SGB Today publications.
Emerald Expositions Considering Adding Bikes To Summer Or Winter OR Show
In early December, Emerald Expositions announced that the Interbike trade show will not take place in September 2019 in Reno, NV, as previously scheduled, but the company said it is considering two options that could bring a bike portion to either the Outdoor Retailer Winter or Summer Market.
Skins Files For Bankruptcy
Skins, the Australian apparel manufacturer known for its compression products, filed for bankruptcy in a Swiss Court. The company blamed the global financial crisis that that eventually led to the company taking on too much debt.
Brooks Adds Two Runners To Hansons-Brooks Squad
Brooks Running Company welcomed Michele Lee to the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project (ODP) as well as Marta Pen Freitas to the Brooks Beasts Track Club.
Margaret Doran Hired As VP Of Sales For Pendleton Footwear
Portland Product Werks has announced that Margaret Doran has joined the team as vice president of sales for Pendleton Footwear. Most recently Doran was vice president at jewelry brand Alex and Ani and this move to Pendleton Footwear brings Margaret back to her roots in the footwear market.
Sorel Retains Creative Agency
Columbia Sportswear Company announced a strategic partnership with creative agency Crispin Porter Bogusky for the Sorel brand.
Skechers Partners with Petco To Help Dogs And Cats
Building on its philanthropic history with animal charities, Skechers has entered a multi-year partnership with the Petco Foundation. The footwear company will continue to help save the lives of dogs and cats through its charity line Bobs from Skechers, donating a portion of its proceeds to the Petco Foundation’s charity network.
The Conservation Alliance Announces 36 New Members
The Conservation Alliance is proud to announce that 36 companies have joined the organization since the start of 2018. This growth strengthens the organization as threats to public lands increase.
OIA Announces Class Four Of Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced Class 4 of the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy (FLA). The Future Leadership Academy is a six-month program that prepares, unites and amplifies the voice of high potential outdoor industry leaders.
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