With its breathable mesh upper, reinforced toe cap and strategic cutouts, Adidas Terrex introduces an all-terrain (AT) version of the Hydroterra.
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ZeroTech Optics Appoints Lead for International Sales
Before ZeroTech, James Head worked at Lightforce Group, the distributor of Nightforce in Australia, where he “significantly contributed to the expansion and success of the brand’s market reach.”
NSSF: April Adjusted NICS Background Checks Decline 11.2 Percent
For comparison, the unadjusted April 2024 FBI NICS figure of 2,240,434 reflects a 14.4 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,616,729 in April 2023.
Vista Outdoor Divests RCBS from Revelyst Outdoor Segment
RCBS manufactures ammunition reloading equipment for hunters, competition shooters and sporting enthusiasts. Through this transaction, Revelyst reported that it “found the right home for RCBS with Hodgdon.
Report: Golf Apparel Sales in Specialty Market Fall in Mid-Teens in Q1
The green grass sub-channel, which accounts for the bulk of golf apparel sales, is almost 19 percent down for the first quarter, while off-course specialty stores fell by 6 percent.
Science of the Swing: Golftec Optimotion Technology used by CBS Sports
CBS Sports is using Golftec’s OptiMotion motion-capturing technology on its 2024 golf broadcasts to analyze and provide insights into the swings of some of the best players in the game.
Report: Nordstrom Sees Interest from Sycamore Partners in Take Private Effort
Nordstrom, Inc., in its efforts to take the company private, reportedly received interest from buyout equity firm Sycamore Partners, according to early reporting from Reuters, citing “people familiar with the matter.”
Puma Hoops and Lamelo Ball to Launch First Lifestyle Shoe
LaFrancé takes its inspiration and name from Ball’s lifestyle brand specializing in designer streetwear. The inspiration for the style comes from the chunky silhouettes of the 90s and early 2000s skate footwear.
Johnson Outdoors Profits Shrink on Mid-Teens Decline in Fiscal Q2 Sales
More than half of Camping’s decline was said to be due to the divestiture of the company’s Military and Commercial Tents (Eureka!) business last year and Diving sales were impacted by geopolitical issues affecting travel to certain regions of the world.
Jordan Wings Design Program to release Air Jordan I Mid Subway
In partnership with Jordan Brand Design team members, the program works with students, acting as a launchpad for those with creative passions or ambitions.
Preserve Brands Launches Idealitee Eco Packaging Brand
The curated Idealitee product line, is made from 100 percent sustainable paper using tee shirt remnants sourced from the apparel industry in India.
Clarus Sees Q1 U.S. Outdoor Wholesale Growth Offset by Weaker Europe and Distributors
The Black Diamond-dominated Outdoor segment sales were $47.0 million, compared to $52.8 million in the year-ago quarter, due primarily to weakness in European and independent global distributor markets, partially offset by growth in the North American wholesale channel.
Brooks Running Posts Record First Quarter as Global E-Comm Jumps 22 Percent
In Q1, the brand launched six new footwear styles contributing to 10 percent growth in footwear sales year-over-year in what the company said would be a record year for product introductions.
Fox Factory Posts Q1 Loss as Sales Fall in Mid-Teens, Bike Sales Post $65M Decline
Net loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 was $3.5 million, compared to net income and net income margin of $41.8 million and 10.4 percent, respectively, in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year.
ThredUp Appoints New GM for European Business
Former executive of Pigu Hobby Hall Group and eMag, Florin Filote, to lead European business as long-time GM of Europe Dan DeMeyere transitions back to ThredUps U.S. business as chief product and technology officer after running international business.
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