Unifi Inc. reported an operating loss in its second quarter ended December 30 and lowered its guidance for its fiscal year. The fibers specialist placed the blame on a spike in raw material costs, suppressed demand in the Americas and a weaker sales mix.
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Adidas Pulls Sneaker Dedicated To Black History Month After Backlash
Adidas announced it was pulling a shoe from its Black History Month lineup following social media uproar.
Tiger Group Submits Winning Bid For Advanced Sports Enterprises
A group of four companies, called Tiger Group, submitted the winning bid in bankruptcy court to acquire the assets of Advanced Sports Enterprises (ASE), the parent of Performance Bicycle and cycling brands including Fuji, SE Bikes, Kestrel and Breezer.
PHIT America Partners With Zift
Zift partnered with PHIT America to develop a mobile app that encourages physical activity. The app provides screen time parenting tools, as well as insights and resources to families.
USTA And Life Time Partner To Grow Tennis Participation
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and Life Time announced an alliance to grow the sport of tennis, especially among younger players.
Purus Labs Appoints President and CEO
Purus Labs, the sports nutrition company, announced that Shawn Moe will join the Purus Labs Team as a partner and will be the new president and CEO.
American Media Acquires The Adventure Sports Network From TEN: Publishing
American Media, LLC, the publisher of celebrity journalism, health and fitness, and lifestyle brands, acquired the media assets comprising TEN: Publishing’s Adventure Sports Network (ASN). American Media Active Lifestyle Group will include the 14 adventure and sports brands including Bike, Powder, Surfer, the Transworld titles, and Snowboarder.
Roark Capital Acquires Fitness Connection
Roark Capital, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, acquired a majority stake in Fitness Connection from LNK Partners. Fitness Connection has over 500,000 members across its 41 health clubs in Texas, North Carolina, and Nevada.
Unifi Posts Operating Loss In Q2
Unifi Inc. reported an operating loss in the second quarter ended December 30 due to higher product costs, lower regional yarn volumes and a weaker sales mix. Sales increased slightly.
Johnson Outdoors’ Sales Slump In Q1
Johnson Outdoors reported a slight decline in profits in the first quarter ended December 28 as sales slid 10.5 percent. Sales were impacted by a shift in pacing of new product releases in the Fishing category and weakness in Diving.
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Over 50 CEOs Co-Create Outdoor Industry-Focused Equity, Inclusion And Diversity Pledge
On Friday, Camber Outdoors gathered over 50 CEOs in Denver to sign the CEO Outdoor Equity Pledge at Outdoor Retailer to commit to equitable and inclusive workplaces to advance the leadership opportunities for all. The premise, to spur innovation, builds community and elevate the active-outdoor industries as great places to work.
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Vicis Expands Series B Funding
Vicis announced an expansion of its $30 million Series B fundraising, adding investments from quarterbacks Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers, through Rx3 Ventures. This is the second investment in the company by both NFL quarterbacks.
Tender Corp Secures Equity Funding
Tender Corp, which sells a variety of first aid, safety and survival products for the outdoor industry under multiple brands, announced the completion of a management-led transaction to recapitalize the business.
Vibram To Open New Consumer Experience Center At Boston University
Vibram announced plans to launch a new Vibram Boston Consumer Experience Center located in Boston on Commonwealth Avenue.
REI Co-Op Honors Arbor Collective As Top Vendor Partner Of 2018
During the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show, REI recognized vendor partners who have made a significant impact to the co-op’s mission to awaken a lifelong love of the outdoors in everyone with its Vendor Partner of the Year awards.