Golden, CO-based backcountry gear brand Mountainsmith has made two appointments to the leadership team—Josh Kerns was named national sales manager and Jeff Popp was named product line manager.
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Salomon, Runner’s World Launch Boston Pop-Up Experience
To celebrate one of the greatest weeks in running, Runner’s World and Salomon are collaborating on a pop-up experience on Newbury Street in Boston called the Runner’s World Townhouse.
Ascent Announces Athlete Partnership With Panthers Star Christian McCaffrey
Sports nutrition company Ascent announced Tuesday it is now the official performance nutrition partner of Carolina Panthers star Christian McCaffrey.
Scarpa North America Hires Sales Manager, Sales Operation Manager
Italian-based footwear brand Scarpa North America has appointed Matt Ginley and Danny Ciavarro to its sales team.
Drew Brees Addresses Notorious NFC Championship Call In New UNTUCKit Ad
Today, UNTUCKit, one of the fastest growing retail brands in North America, is releasing their first-ever advertisement starring New Orleans Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees. In the ad, Brees, an investor and brand ambassador for UNTUCKit calls out the blown call from the end of this past season’s NFC Championship Game. Passing by someone wearing an UNTUCKit shirt, Brees […]
Nixon Names Tom Kattus Adidas Watches Global Brand Sales Director
Accessories brand Nixon has appointed Tom Kattus as Adidas Watches global brand sales director. In his new role, Kattus—aka, “TK”—will lead the strategic development and manage the entire global sales program for Adidas Watches.
Athletic Flooring Company PLAE Opens U.K. Office
Athletic flooring manufacturer PLAE has established a new division in the United Kingdom, PLAE Europa, to meet growing international demand.
REI Co-Op Leveraging Record Sales Year In Pledge To ‘Do More’
For all the tumult REI Co-op faced earlier in 2019 due to the sudden resignation of CEO Jerry Stritzke, the company is clearly on solid ground after reporting that 2018 was its strongest sales year ever. Bolstered by record revenue and a firm understanding of changing customer demands, REI has big plans in 2019 as it recommits to the outdoors, reinforces its omnichannel strategy, and ramps up its rental and used gear programs.
March Madness Ranked Third Most Exciting U.S. Sporting Event
Research from YouGov RealTime finds that Americans consider March Madness’ Final Four to be one of the year’s most exciting sporting events. Only the SUOnly the Super Bowl and the NBA Finals scored higher.
Bullish Report On Outdoor Apparel Sector
A new study from Stifel finds outdoor apparel consumers generally rate apparel and footwear brands in the outdoor category with high regard and place particular importance on versatility, comfort and style. The top four brands identified as primary outdoor apparel brands in an accompanying survey were Nike, Columbia, The North Face and Under Armour.
Kohl’s Earns Eighth Consecutive Energy Star Partner of the Year
Kohl’s announced that it has received the 2019 Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to Energy Star.
Farm to Feet Keeps it Wild with The Conservation Alliance
20 percent of limited-edition 30th Anniversary sock sales to go to the organization
Farm to Feet Keeps it Wild with The Conservation Alliance
Mt. Airy, North Carolina — Farm to Feet, makers of 100 percent American socks, today released a limited-edition sock in support of The Conservation Alliance’s We Keep it Wild campaign. The sock that celebrates the organization’s 30th Anniversary is available online through the month of April at farmtofeet.com. “The work The Conservation Alliance does is so […]
NSGA Announces Program Lineup for Annual Conference
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) announced the program lineup for the 55th annual Management Conference and 21st annual Team Dealer Summit. Session themes include the future of sports retailing, emerging women’s sports, esports and retail technology.
CEP Compression Launches New Commuter Sock For People On The Go
Latest graduated compression sock available through Fleet Feet and the CEP online store CEP Compression, a world leader in performance compression socks and sportswear, today announced the launch of its new commuter sock with targeted, graduated compression designed to support wearers while they’re on the go or at work. The new sock retails exclusively […]
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