The Spanish soccer federation said it is breaking its contract with Adidas and has opened negotiations with other apparel companies. Adidas has sponsored Spain since 1991.
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Baseball Bat Sales Soar In 2018 After Key Rule Change
A baseball bat rule change that USA Baseball issued in 2015 and which organizations such as Little League International adopted in January of last year helped manufacturers’ sales of bats surge 18.9 percent in 2018, according to recent wholesale data compiled by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. The SFIA 2019 Manufacturers’ Sales Report showed that the overall sports and fitness products industry grew 2.3 percent in 2018 to $92.3 billion.
REI Co-op To Open New Store In Utah In Fall 2019
REI Co-op will open a new store in Farmington, UT, this fall. The new 23,000-square-foot store will be located at the Station Park shopping center, just off Interstate 15 between Salt Lake City and Ogden.
Specialized Bicycle Announces U.S. Leadership Changes
Specialized Bicycle Components revealed several promotions at its U.S. team following news that Jeff McGuane, its general manager, had joined Fox Racing as CEO.
Nike, Adidas Among Footwear Companies Asking Trump To Rethink Tariffs
Footwear brands and retailers have joined together to write a collective letter to President Trump asking him to rethink his latest tariff increase and relax the escalating the trade war with China. The letter is another attempt by industry players to appeal to Trump’s concern for the American consumers and how these additional tariffs would result in higher-priced product.
North Country Alliance Enhances Ride The Wilds Trail System With New Signage
The Polaris Foundation Donates $100,000 To Improve Area Trails
North Country Alliance Enhances Ride The Wilds Trail System With New Signage
COLEBROOK, N.H. (May 20, 2019) — To improve all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails and encourage responsible riding practices, six local organizations with a collective membership of nearly 2,000 members have set out to install new signage throughout the Ride the Wilds™ trail system. Supported by a $100,000 donation from the Polaris Foundation, one thousand new signs […]
Sierra Designs Names New Vice President & General Manager
Sierra Designs has promoted Andrew Day to vice president and general manager, announced Harry Kazazian, CEO of Exxel Outdoors, the brand’s parent company.
Kohl’s, Fanatics Ink Sports Merchandise Partnership
Kohl’s on Monday announced an exclusive, long-term partnership with licensed sports merchandise provider Fanatics to significantly broaden the fan gear assortment for Kohl’s customers shopping online beginning in fall 2019.
OIA Announces Incoming Board Members
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced newly elected board members. The appointees include Eric Artz, Frazier Blair, Cam Brensinger, Shawn Gorman and Layne M. Rigney.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints SVP Of Merchandising
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of Scott Walker as SVP of merchandising effective May 20.
Rocky Mountain Appoints General Manager
Rocky Mountain Bicycles appointed Katy Bond as general manager. She was most recently Louis Garneau Sports.
Fox Racing Appoints Jeff McGuane As CEO
Fox Racing, the maker of motocross and mountain bike gear and apparel, announced that Jeffrey McGuane will be joining Fox as chief executive officer, effective June 3. McGuane comes to Fox from Specialized Bicycles as the U.S. general manager and leader of global markets.
Frank Hugelmeyer Exiting RVIA To Take Reins Of NMMA
The National Marine Manufacturers Association announced Friday that its board of directors has selected Frank Hugelmeyer as the association’s next president. Hugelmeyer leaves the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association, where he had served as president since 2015. Prior to that, he was CEO of the Outdoor Industry Association.
Newest Tranche Of Tariffs Has Outdoor, Sporting Goods Industries Seething
This past week brought even more tumult to the deteriorating trade relationship between the U.S. and China, with both countries further digging in their heels by increasing tariffs on a host of new products. But as Washington and Beijing stand their ground in hopes of finding resolution on everything from trade imbalance to intellectual property concerns, consumers are the ones who stand to lose the most as prices on thousands of products are sure to rise.
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