Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) on Thursday announced the grand openings of its 47th store, in Friendswood, TX, located at 18730 Gulf Freeway on March 7, and its 48th store, in Katy, TX, located at 24731 Katy Freeway on March 8.
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Diana Seung Steps Into Camber Outdoors Role At Critical Juncture
Diana Seung, who was appointed interim executive director of Camber Outdoors after Deanne Buck resigned last month, spoke with SGB about her role in helping the organization heal internally and mend relationships with the outdoor community following Camber’s recent PR crisis.
Edelrid North America Announces New Vice President
Edelrid, the manufacturer of technical climbing gear, announced the promotion of Blair Williams to vice president of their North American operations, effective immediately.
Patagonia, L.L. Bean Near Top Of Reputation Rankings
Patagonia ranked third and L.L. Bean fourth in this year’s Axios Harris Top-100 Poll’s survey ranking the public’s perception of the 100 most visible U.S. companies. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and Dick’s Sporting Goods also landed on the list.
The Buckle Sees February Comps Decline
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Smith Welcomes Connor And Parker Coffin To Global Surf Team
Smith has added Conner and Parker Coffin to its team of surf athletes.
Fleet Feet Pittsburgh Signs On As Title Partner Of The Liberty Mile
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National Park Service Visitation Tops 318 Million In 2018
Visitation to America’s national parks in 2018 exceeded 300 million recreation visits for the fourth consecutive year. The 318.2 million recreation visits total is the third highest since record keeping began in 1904.
Nike To Sign Female Soccer Star From Australia
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Easton Partners With College Fastpitch Teams
Easton announced its partnerships with over 96 college fastpitch programs across the country, including 59 Division I NCAA and 5 programs in the pre-season top 25 rankings. Since 1969, Easton has been committed to supporting college softball. Easton is excited to be building upon its existing relationships and continuing to add more elite programs to […]
2019 Copp-Dash Inspire Award Grant Recipients Announced
The Copp-Dash Inspire Award on Wednesday announced the 2019 winners of the climbing grant established in memory of American climbers Jonny Copp and Micah Dash, who were killed in an avalanche in China in May 2009 along with filmmaker Wade Johnson.
Southern Wesleyan Announces Partners With Adidas And Vision Sporting Goods
Southern Wesleyan University, based in Central, SC, said Adidas would become the official outfitter of the Warriors beginning with the 2019-20 academic year. Vision Sporting Goods will design and service the athletic department exclusively.
Puma Golf Expands Relationship With Arnold Palmer
Puma Golf and Arnold Palmer Enterprises announced a multi-year partnership to design, develop and distribute co-branded apparel, footwear and accessories, that will honor the legendary golfer’s legacy for years to come.
Academy Sports Signs On As Presenting Sponsor Of Bassmaster High School Series
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced a partnership with B.A.S.S. that will help both organizations continue to grow the sport of fishing for years to come.
Urban Outfitters’ Q4 Earnings Tops Wall Street’s Target
Urban Outfitters Inc. reported income on an adjusted basis rose 20.2 percent to $90.2 million, or 83 cents a share, from $75.0 million, or 69 cents, a year ago. Wall Street’s consensus estimate was 78 cents.