For the fourth time in the past five years, Manhattan Beach-based athletic lifestyle footwear and apparel global brand Skechers has been honored by the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce as the “Best of Manhattan.”
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GNC Donates $200,000 To The FitOps Foundation
GNC Holdings Inc. (GNC) pledged to donate $200,000 to the FitOps Foundation, an organization that trains and certifies veterans as elite personal trainers. GNC loyalty members who give will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a VIP experience with WWE star John Cena at PERFORMIX House in New York City.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens Eight New Locations
Sportsman’s Warehouse opened eight new stores on October 19, 2019 as part of its recent acquisition of Field & Stream stores. Grand opening celebrations at each location will be held October 25 and 26.
Rocky Mountain Underground Stays True To Ski Bum Roots Amid Expansion
Breckenridge, CO-based Rocky Mountain Underground— a ski maker that also runs a combination retail shop and tavern—is expanding into Canada with a locale in Whistler, BC. But Mike Waesche, president, and Scott Mant, North America sales manager, told SGB the company sees this move as a grassroots extension of RMU’s unique concept rather than a corporate expansion. These ski bums and business moguls wouldn’t have it any other way.
Aisle Talk Week Of October 14
Top headlines from across the active lifestyle industry featured in SGB during the week of October 14, 2019.
Amazon Hits Back At AAFA Notorious Markets Submission
Amazon issued a strong response to the American Apparel & Footwear Association’s (AAFA) call for a number of its non-US platforms to be included in the next USTR Notorious Markets List.
Nordstrom’s Chief Accounting Officer Resigns
Nordstrom Inc.’s senior vice president, chief accounting officer and treasurer, Kelley Hall, resigned from her post, effective November 1, according to a regulatory filing.
Huk Performance Fishing Signs On As Bassmaster Classic Presenting Sponsor
Huk Performance Fishing announced an expanded partnership with B.A.S.S. as the apparel and gear brand became the presenting sponsor of the 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic, sportfishing’s most iconic event.
Gildan Cuts Guidance On Weaker Printwear Demand
Gildan Activewear significantly reduced ts full-year guidance after citing weaker than expected imprintable demand in North America and ongoing softness in international imprintable markets.
Verona Sports Center To Close
Verona Sports Center in New Jersey is closing after nearly 50 years of business.
Barneys Agrees To Sell To Authentic Brands-Led Group
Barneys, the luxury chain that filed for bankruptcy in August, reached an agreement to sell its assets to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and investment bank B. Riley Financial for $271.4 million in cash.
Revonte Appoints Uwe Daniel VP Of Sales
E-bike supplier Revonte Ltd. has appointed Uwe Daniel as vice president sales. He will join the management team of CEO Otto Chrons, COO Antero Jalkanen and CTO Iiro Peltola.
Champion System Names Woodbury National Sales Director
Champion System USA has announced the promotion of Ben Woodbury to national sales director.
POC And MIPS Join Forces To Enhance Helmet Safety
POC, the maker of bike helmets, and MIPS, the Swedish safety technology company known for its Brain Protection System, announced a deeper partnership.
Fitt Adds New Funding, Strategic Investor In Mindbody
Fitt, a location-based platform that connects people to healthy living experiences across fitness, food, outdoors, and events, announced it has completed an investment round. Mountain State Capital led the round with participation from Riverfront Ventures and Mindbody, as well as continued support from previous investor TNC Ventures.
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