Vasque Steps into New Direction with Re:connect Collection

Vasque Footwear launched its Re:connect collection, complementing its core hiking line, featuring lightweight, sustainable materials. “We’ve been making high-quality hiking footwear for almost 60 years. We are experts in fit and finish, and the opportunity to take our expertise in traditional hiking product and apply that to a new category was an exciting challenge for […]

Chaco Introduces New Silhouettes For Fall 2023

For Fall 2023, Chaco Footwear is introducing two new silhouettes—The Paonia Chelsea Fluff and the Fields Lace boot.  “Fall marks new beginnings, goals, a new season, and a fresh start,” said Lindsey Lindemulder, senior director of marketing at Chaco. “For years, our Fields Chelsea and Paonia styles have been favorites among the Chaco Nation. This […]

Sportsman’s Warehouse Swings to Second Quarter Loss as Comps Fall

The 11.8 percent net sales decrease was said to be primarily due to lower demand across all product categories and a decline in store traffic resulting from the continued impact of consumer inflationary pressures on discretionary spending, partially offset by the opening of 14 new stores.

BodyArmor to Enter Canada

Coca-Cola will launch the BodyArmor sports drink across Canada in January 2024, marking the brand’s first international expansion since BodyArmor was founded in 2011 and Coke’s late 2021 acquisition.

Lazydays Adds Two Board Members

Lazydays, an RV dealer, announced that Erika Serow gave notice that she is resigning from its Board of Directors for personal reasons, effective September 30. Concurrently, Lazydays appointed Suzanne Tager and Susan Scarola to the Board.

Skechers Sues Laforst for Patent Infringement

Skechers USA, Inc. reported it sued Laforst Shoes, Inc. for alleged patent infringement of its proprietary Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins design. Skechers filed the lawsuit in The United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Varsity Brands to Sell Herff Jones Graduation Business

Varsity Brands, the parent of BSN Sports and Varsity Spirit, said it signed a definitive agreement to sell the Herff Jones Graduation Business, including the Scholastic and Collegiate brand portfolio and manufacturing facilities, to Atlas Holdings.