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.

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.

Ross Stores Q4 Comps Up 4 Percent

Ross Stores Inc. on Wednesday reported sales for the 13 weeks ended February 2 were $4.1 billion, with comparable store sales up 4 percent over the 13 weeks ended February 3, 2018. This increase was on top of a 5 percent gain in last year’s fourth quarter.

Peak Resorts Unveils 2019/20 Season Pass

Peak Resorts Inc. on Wednesday announced the debut of the Peak Pass—its multi-mountain season pass—for the 2019/20 season. All six Peak Pass options for the upcoming season are available for sale effective March 6.

Look Good. Do Good … Sperry Bionic Collection

Sperry has taken the brand’s sustainability efforts one step further with the release of a new footwear collection for men, women, and kids available at retail this month. Drawing on a heritage of innovation and devotion for the sea, Sperry launched an ongoing sustainability effort, Look Good. Do Good. The campaign’s first step is a […]

Bogs Sees Revenues Rebound In 2018

Wrapping up a bounce-back year, Bogs saw sales surged 34 percent in the fourth quarter to wind up ahead 10 percent in the year. The brand finally benefited from timely winter weather while also finding success extending into non-winter styles.

Fitbit Partners To Reduce Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

Fitbit and Solera Health, an integrated benefit network, announced they have expanded their partnership to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by using the Fitbit platform through Solera Health’s model to encourage positive behavior changes, such as increased physical activity and weight loss.

Sequential Brands Posts Loss In Q4

Sequential Brands Group, the parent of And1, Avia and Gaiam, reported a loss of $2.2 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31. Adjusted for a change in accounting methods, sales were up 6.4 percent.