Downlite, the manufacturer of down, feather and synthetic bedding products, and supplier of down to outdoor and apparel markets, appointed Lisa Pruett as chief sales and marketing officer.
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Rocky Brands Q4 Profitability Shows Further Improvement
Rocky Brands Inc. reported earnings rose 28.6 percent in the fourth quarter on an adjusted basis. The gains reflect improved gross margins due to segment mix, increased manufacturing efficiencies and improved full priced selling. Wholesale sales increased 3.4 percent.
Wilson Launches Team Shop Website
Wilson Sporting Goods has introduced a new Wilson Team Shop website that streamlines the process for coaches, parents and players ordering gear for the upcoming baseball and softball season.
Fila Announces Partnership With Tommy Haas
Fila announced that it has reached a sponsorship agreement with former World No. 2 ranked tennis star Tommy Haas.
Moody’s Confirms Brunswick Corp’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service confirmed Brunswick Corporation’s Baa2 senior unsecured rating. The rating outlook is stable.
Umbro To Sponsor Soccer Shots
Umbro has signed a multi-year deal to be the official apparel partner for Soccer Shots, an international franchise program that provides children ages two through eight with an age-appropriate soccer and character development experience.
Kathmandu Announces North American Sales Teams
Kathmandu, the New Zealand travel and adventure brand, announced new sales representation in the Pacific Northwest, Rockies, and Southwest by The Alta Group, Urban Outdoors, and Pacific Crest Trading accordingly.
Peloton Selects Bankers For IPO
Peloton has retained Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan to lead its initial public offering in a deal expected to value the in-home cycling studio specialist at more than $8 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Tariff Hike Postponed
On Sunday, President Donald Trump delayed the March 1 deadline to increase tariffs on Chinese goods, citing “substantial progress” during a week of trade talks in Washington, D.C. between U.S. and Chinese officials.
Danzeisen & Quigley To Close
Danzeisen & Quigley, the sporting goods store in Cherry Hill, NJ, plans to close after 57 years in operation, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
RECALL: SRAM Bicycle Gear Hubs
About 7,000 bicycle gear hubs from SRAM are being recalled. SRAM has received five reports of brake failure, resulting in one minor injury to a rider.
RECALL: Shearwater Diving Transmitters
About 900 yellow diving pressure transmitters from Shearwater are being recalled.
Retail Reports Roundup
Retail studies arrived over the last two weeks on the value of in-person customer service, in-app spending growth, mobile payments, virtual assistants, supply chain digitization and more…
QuintSoul Hires West Coast Sales Manager
Quintsoul, the swimwear brand, has appointed Maria Barnes as west coast sales manager.
Stio Names Noah Waterhouse President And Chief Marketing Officer
Stio, the mountain lifestyle brand based in Jackson Hole, WY, announced the promotion of Noah Waterhouse as its president and chief marketing officer.
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