Leatherman Launches Ambassador Program

Leatherman Tool Group Inc. announced the launch of its first-ever ambassador program featuring “a collective of passionate storytellers, each embodying Tim Leatherman’s spirit of unwavering perseverance and commitment to hard work.”

Adidas Signs Four Female Hockey Players

Adidas signed four female hockey players, Brianna Decker and Kendall Coyne Schofield from the U.S. Women’s National Team and Canada women’s national team members Rebecca Johnston and Renata Fast.

Retail Reports Roundup – January 28

Retail studies arrived last week around growing consumer demands for free shipping, Nike and Adidas landing among most admired companies, more brands expecting to start selling on Amazon in the next five years and more.

Shared Stoke: Plentiful Snow Equals Strong Sales

Thanks to good snow in most U.S. regions, the industry is heading into this week’s Outdoor Retailer Snow Show with plenty of momentum as sales of most snow sports categories are up compared to last season, according to SSI Data’s most recent trend report.

SHOT Show Sets New Record For Exhibitors

The 41st Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), owned and operated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), finished its four-day run with many notable successes, including a new record for exhibitors in its Suppliers Showcase and an innovative Pop-Up Preview that proved to be a hit with buyers.

Trust Performance Hires Rob Aguero As Global Sales Manager

Trust Performance, a  leader in multi-link front suspension design, announced that Rob Aguero has joined its rapidly growing team as global sales manager. Previously, Aguero served as manager of sales and business development with Mountain Racing Products and US Brand Manager with Lightweight Cycling Products.