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.
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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.
BSN Sports Acquires Naperville’s Janor Sports
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, announced that it has finalized the acquisition of the team division of Janor Sports, LLC (Janor Team), based in Naperville, IL.
Backcountry Boom: Alpine Touring Business On The Right Track
For the casual onlooker, noticing an increase in skiers taking the uphill track at a resort or seeing an overcrowded parking area near an out-of-bounds ski trail might provide anecdotal evidence that more people want to “earn their turns.” But the data backs up an industry trend that shows no sign of stopping: The backcountry ski business is booming.
Aisle Talk Week Of February 18
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Asics North America appointing Kevin McHale as its new director of run specialty sales.
Vail Resorts To Acquire Falls Creek And Hotham Ski Resorts In Australia
Vail Resorts Inc. on Friday announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the ski fields at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and Hotham Alpine Resort (pictured) in Victoria, Australia.
MLB Players Association Releases Statement Supporting New Era Workers
The MLB Players Association (MLBPA) issued a statement on Thursday in support of workers at the soon-to-be-closed New Era plant in Derby, NY. New Era earlier this month reached an agreement with plant workers on comprehensive severance benefits ahead of the plant’s scheduled closure in March.
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