Chaco Collaborates With Taylor Stitch On Limited-Edition Z/Sandal

Chaco Footwear teamed up with Taylor Stitch, the men’s apparel brand, and launched a limited-edition version of Chaco’s Z/1 USA Classic Sandal in Navy Wae.  The men’s sandal features Taylor Stitch’s wae knit pattern in the custom-developed nanoweb upper built for water, trail and “everything in between.” “We’re huge fans of Chaco here at Taylor […]

Big Agnes Announces 2023 Ambassador Team

Big Agnes announced its 2023 team of ambassadors, which includes ten adventurers who will represent the brand globally. “We are excited to have such an amazing group of ambassadors who will represent Big Agnes in 2023,” said Bill Gamber, co-founder and president of Big Agnes. “These individuals are not only talented athletes but also great […]

Sneaker Prices Reach Highest Levels This Decade

Average sneaker prices in March 2023 rose to record levels in the U.S. by 12.3 percent since 2020 but followed closely by deepening retail discounts, according to the USA Sneaker Market Index compiled by Centric Pricing*.

Authentic Brands Group Signs Agreement To Acquire Quicksilver, Billabong, DC Parent

After months of speculation in the active lifestyle market about a pending deal in the beach/skate lifestyle space, Authentic Brands Group reported it signed an agreement to purchase Boardriders, the parent of Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper, and Honolua. On March 31, Authentic said it entered a period of exclusivity and made a binding offer to purchase Boardriders.

CSGA Names New President And CEO

The Canadian Sporting Goods Association (CSGA) hired Bryan Loucks as president and chief executive officer, timed with the Association having completed improvements to its operational platform to increase membership value.

Wahoo Fitness’ Debt Ratings Lowered By Moody’s

Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the debt ratings of Wahoo Fitness to reflect Wahoo’s missed debt service payment due 31 March 2023 and the expiration of the applicable grace period. S&P lowered Wahoo’s debt ratings earlier this month.