Croakies, the original manufacturer of industry-leading outdoor retention products, unveils an exciting new website and interactive shopping experience through croakies.com. The brand’s new website was developed to more optimally showcase the breadth of Croakies’ industry-leading product collection, highlighting the brand’s diverse array of print, color, fit, and function options. Using improved filter features and a […]
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Sturm, Ruger Targeted by Activists
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), the independent proxy advisor, recommended investors withhold support from three directors at Sturm Ruger & Co – Sturm Ruger Chair Michael Jacobi and the heads of its governance and risk oversight committees – ahead of its May 8 annual meeting, according to Reuters.
Gym Source Appoints VP Product Strategy
Gym Source said Ray Giannelli will join the company as vice president of product strategy.
Academy Sports Opens Store in Ardmore, OK
Academy Sports + Outdoor opened its first store in Ardmore, OK, representing its 13th store in Oklahoma.
Outdoor Retailer Introduces Judges And Hosts For Inspiration Awards
Outdoor Retailer has announced the judges for the ninth annual Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards presented by Adidas Outdoor.
USA Triathlon Foundation Announces 2019 Grant Awardees
The USA Triathlon Foundation announced the recipients of $80,000 in 2019 grant funding to support youth, paratriathletes and Olympic hopefuls — the Foundation’s three focus areas.
VF Announces Initial Roadmap, 2019 Outlook For Kontoor Brands
VF Corp. has announced the availability of an investor presentation on VF’s investor relations website in connection with the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization into an independent, publicly traded company.
USA Cycling, USA Triathlon Announce New Partnership
USA Cycling and USA Triathlon have announced a new partnership, offering joint programs and promotions to better serve existing members while attracting new participants to both sports.
Dave Crisler Honored With Colorado Ski Country USA Award
During the 39th annual Colorado Ski Country USA Snow Conference hosted in Grand Junction, CO, last week, long-time Steamboat Resort employee Dave Crisler was honored with the Snow Conference Lifetime Achievement Award.
Outdoor Industry Leaders Take Issues To Washington
Outdoor industry leaders this week will participate in the Outdoor Industry Association’s 27th annual Capitol Summit in Washington, DC.
REI Co-op Names New VP In Merchandising
REI Co-op has named Michael Benkel its new vice president of planning, inventory and solutions. Benkel will lead a team of more than 100 merchandising professionals and oversee the co-op’s planning and inventory management strategy and merchandising business processes.
Selkirk Sport Unveils “Limited Edition” Regal Black & Gold AMPED Series Paddle For 2019 US Open Pickleball Championships
#1 Ranked Professional Pickleball Player, Tyson McGuffin, and Top Team Selkirk Athletes to Compete with “Limited Edition” AMPED™ Series Paddles; Limited Quantities Available at Selkirk.com Tyson McGuffin, the #1 ranked professional pickleball player, in one of the world’s fastest growing sports, will defend his Gold Medal at the US Open Pickleball Championship equipped with a new “Limited […]
Wilson Sporting Goods Partners With Autism Speaks To Launch Limited-Edition “Love The Moment” Collection Of Baseball Equipment
Wilson Sporting Goods, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance baseball and softball equipment, announced today a new partnership with Autism Speaks, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. Under the partnership, Wilson will create a limited-edition […]
Report: Modell’s Re-Secures Vendor Support
A report that ran Sunday in the Wall Street Journal shows that Modell’s Sporting Goods has regained shipments from the wide majority of its vendor base following concerns over the sporting goods retailer’s hiring of a restructuring firm.
RYU Announces Three New Appointments To Executive Team
RYU Apparel Inc., creator of urban athletic apparel, announced the appointments of Ryan Lindholm as SVP of marketing and innovation, Danielle Hinan as director of brand and Bethany Young as creative product design director.
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