Athletic flooring manufacturer PLAE has established a new division in the United Kingdom, PLAE Europa, to meet growing international demand.
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REI Co-Op Leveraging Record Sales Year In Pledge To ‘Do More’
For all the tumult REI Co-op faced earlier in 2019 due to the sudden resignation of CEO Jerry Stritzke, the company is clearly on solid ground after reporting that 2018 was its strongest sales year ever. Bolstered by record revenue and a firm understanding of changing customer demands, REI has big plans in 2019 as it recommits to the outdoors, reinforces its omnichannel strategy, and ramps up its rental and used gear programs.
March Madness Ranked Third Most Exciting U.S. Sporting Event
Research from YouGov RealTime finds that Americans consider March Madness’ Final Four to be one of the year’s most exciting sporting events. Only the SUOnly the Super Bowl and the NBA Finals scored higher.
Bullish Report On Outdoor Apparel Sector
A new study from Stifel finds outdoor apparel consumers generally rate apparel and footwear brands in the outdoor category with high regard and place particular importance on versatility, comfort and style. The top four brands identified as primary outdoor apparel brands in an accompanying survey were Nike, Columbia, The North Face and Under Armour.
Kohl’s Earns Eighth Consecutive Energy Star Partner of the Year
Kohl’s announced that it has received the 2019 Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to Energy Star.
Farm to Feet Keeps it Wild with The Conservation Alliance
20 percent of limited-edition 30th Anniversary sock sales to go to the organization
Farm to Feet Keeps it Wild with The Conservation Alliance
Mt. Airy, North Carolina — Farm to Feet, makers of 100 percent American socks, today released a limited-edition sock in support of The Conservation Alliance’s We Keep it Wild campaign. The sock that celebrates the organization’s 30th Anniversary is available online through the month of April at farmtofeet.com. “The work The Conservation Alliance does is so […]
NSGA Announces Program Lineup for Annual Conference
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) announced the program lineup for the 55th annual Management Conference and 21st annual Team Dealer Summit. Session themes include the future of sports retailing, emerging women’s sports, esports and retail technology.
CEP Compression Launches New Commuter Sock For People On The Go
Latest graduated compression sock available through Fleet Feet and the CEP online store CEP Compression, a world leader in performance compression socks and sportswear, today announced the launch of its new commuter sock with targeted, graduated compression designed to support wearers while they’re on the go or at work. The new sock retails exclusively […]
New “Red Bull Raid” Competition Coming to Squaw Valley’s Silverado Area on April 13
First of its kind splitboarding and ski touring event will test the speed and skill of men and women, both uphill and downhill
New “Red Bull Raid” Competition Coming to Squaw Valley’s Silverado Area on April 13
Olympic Valley, CA. (MARCH 29, 2019) – Few things are more rewarding than conquering a climb and earning your turns all the way down. At Red Bull Raid on April 13, competitors will be challenged to do just that while being judged on speed and skill in Squaw Valley’s Silverado area. The competition is composed […]
The Nook Brings Women Together To Ignite Dreams And Inspire Others
A New Community For Ambition, Support And Empowerment To Thrive The brainchild of two entrepreneurial and driven women, The Nook Online is a new ‘base camp’ and community platform for women in business, with the added bonus of a spectacular outdoors location and accessible network. Having launched in January, 2019, The Nook Online is an […]
Canada Goose To Open Six Stores
Canada Goose announced plans to open six new stores with two in Europe, one in the United States and three in Canada.
Zensah Signs Dean Karnazes
Zensah, best known for its compression socks and sleeves, signed the legendary ultramarathoner, Dean Karnazes.
REI Sees Record 2018 Financial Results
REI reported sales reached a record $2.78 billion in 2018, growing 6 percent year-over-year. More than 1 million new members were added during the year, bringing the co-op’s total membership to more than 18 million. REI also announced a major expansion of its rentals and used gear program and launched a new national campaign promoting the outdoors.
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