Funko, Inc. announced it will be opening a second retail location in Los Angeles later this year.
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USA Triathlon Unveils Refreshed Strategic Plan Through 2020
USA Triathlon unveiled its refreshed 2020 Quad Strategic Plan, which will guide the organization’s priorities and decision-making through the remainder of the current Olympic/Paralympic quadrennium.
Magic Johnson’s First-Ever Exclusive Memorabilia Deal Announced
Press Pass Collectibles (PPC), a division of Bell Sports Marketing and a leader in the sports collectibles industry, has announced an exclusive long-term memorabilia partnership with NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
Ladder Sets Up Fitness Advisory Board
Ladder, the digital marketplace for health and wellness coaching, announced that it has established a Fitness Advisory Board comprised of six leaders within the commercial fitness space. Rick Caro will serve as chairman for the group, which also includes Richard Beusman, Joe Cirulli, Mel Kleist, Tim Rhode and Rodney Steven.
Mixed Signals Cloud Camping World’s Outlook
After Camping World Holdings Inc. on Thursday posted a fourth-quarter loss of $71.5 million, or earnings per share of (83) cents, due to an impairment charge and costs related to Gander Outdoors openings, the company’s stock tumbled in the high single digits. But a slight market rebound on Friday served as another example of the mixed signals that Camping World conveyed in its fourth-quarter earnings report.
Aisle Talk Week Of March 4
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Bass Pro Shops announcing it will close a distribution center in Sidney, NE, the former hometown of Cabela’s, as well as a merchandise return center in Oshkosh, NE.
Bass Pro Shuttering Facilities In Sidney, Oshkosh In Nebraska
Bass Pro Shops announced it will be closing a distribution center in Sidney, NE, the former hometown of Cabela’s, as well as a merchandise return center in Oshkosh, NE. A total of 162 jobs will be affected.
Preliminary Results See Amer Sports’ Shareholders Favoring Anta Sports Merger
Amer Sports Corp. in a statement that its shareholders had provided overwhelming support for its merger with a consortium led by China’s Anta Sports.
Vail Resorts Reduces Earnings Outlook
Vail Resorts Inc. lowering its earnings guidance for its fiscal year ending July 31, 2019, primarily due to the disappointing results from destination visitation in the pre-holiday period and also due to shortfalls from expectations at our Tahoe resorts and Whistler Blackcomb.
Oiselle And Summit to Soul Form Partnership
Oiselle, the maker of women’s running and athletic apparel based in Seattle, has formed a partnership with Summit to Soul, a DC-based specialty retailer serving women athletes.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Funds Girls Sports Matter Projects
In honor of International Women’s Day, The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation announced it would fully-fund all girls Sports Matter projects currently on DonorsChoose.org.
Indochino Partners With Boston Red Sox
Indochino, the specialist in custom tailored apparel, announced a partnership with the Boston Red Sox in advance of its second Boston location opening in the Seaport neighborhood.
Nike Extends Contract With BYU
Nike reached an agreement on a new seven-year contract Brigham Young University (BYU). BYU was one of the first universities in the country to join the Nike family by wearing its footwear back in the late 1970s.
Stage Stores Posts Q4 Loss, Commits To Off-Price Shift
Stage Stores Inc. reported a loss of $7.8 million in the fourth quarter as same-store sales slid 2.9 percent. The department store operator also said it is committed to shifting its focus to expanding the Gordmans off-price concept.
Blaser Announces Promotion, Hiring
The Blaser Group has promoted Christian Socher to head of sales and CEO of Blaser GmbH. After almost seven years as CEO of Blaser USA, Socher is returning to Germany to lead the global sales efforts of Blaser GmbH. Industry veteran Jason Evans has been hired as the new CEO of Blaser USA.
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