HeyDude will pay $1.95 million in fines over allegations they misled customers by only allowing positive reviews to appear on its website. Crocs said the violations primarily occurred prior to the acquisition.
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West Marine Reaches Restructuring Deal to Avoid Court Proceedings
West Marine agreed to restructure roughly $800 million of the company’s debt out of court proceedings with the assistance of L Catterton, its private-equity owner. L Catterton will retain control of the business.
5.11 Tactical Introduces Mission Ready Dog and Aros K9 Collections
5.11 Tactical, the manufacturer of “purpose-built” apparel, footwear and gear, has released its Mission Ready Dog and AROS K9 Collections. Designed for active and working dogs and their handlers, the collections feature harnesses, leashes and collars prioritizing functionality, durability, and dog comfort. “We have a goal to offer dependable gear that our customers can trust for […]
Clinical Study: Aetrex Orthotics Reduce Pain and Fear of Falling for Seniors
Study shows Aetrex Premium Memory Foam Orthotics are a simple, cost-effective solution to reduce foot, back, hip, knee and ankle pain, and fear of falling.
Clinical Study: Aetrex Orthotics Reduce Pain and Fear of Falling for Seniors
— Aetrex Sponsored Post — A recent study found that Aetrex Premium Memory Foam Orthotics, both with and without metatarsal support, are clinically proven to reduce common sources of pain (i.e., back, foot, hip, knee and ankle pain) and the fear of falling for seniors. While both orthotic types reduced pain and fear of falling, researchers concluded that the […]
Grundéns Hires New CEO from Rapala
The producer of fishing apparel and footwear hired Nicolas Cederström Warchalowski as chief executive officer. Most recently, Warchalowski was the CEO of Rapala, the sport fishing company.
Phantom Glide Hires National Sales and Tech Rep
Justin Greenbaum, who brings sales and tuning experience to the team, will focus on “expanding Phantom Glide into new markets and growing partnerships across the ski and snowboard industry.”
Cascade Designs Names New VP of Human Resources
The company hired Minor Harris as VP of human resources, working from the company’s Reno, NV office. Harris will oversee all facets of HR to “ensure that the right people are in place” to develop, design and manufacture the company’s recreational product lines.
Summer Occupancy at Western Mountain Destinations Running Down
After a strong winter season and with two months to go, summer bookings and occupancy at Western Mountain destinations the summer of 2023 will likely finish down slightly from last year, but will still come very close to meeting the revenue record set last summer, according to most recent monthly Market Briefing released by DestiMetrics.
Blizzard-Tecnica Hires Ski Industry Vet as NSM
The company hired Geoff Curtis as national sales manager to lead Blizzard-Tecnica’s independent sales reps to further grow its brands.
Duluth Trading Opens New Fulfillment Center
The new facility, located in Adairsville, GA is the company’s fourth fulfillment center and first to use automation and robotics.
August Retail Sales Growth Moderates; Sporting Goods Trends Down
August sales were up in five out of nine retail categories on a yearly basis, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Circana reported flat sales growth year-over-year for their categories while the NRF and USCB saw sales up 3.3 percent for the period.
Good To-Go Launches Ranchero Scramble
Timed for fall, Good To-Go, the dehydrated gourmet meal brand led by Chef Jennifer Scish, introduced a breakfast option, Ranchero Scramble made with tomatoes, onions, chilis, and spices too pair with scrambled eggs, black beans and cilantro. Following the release of the company’s Breakfast Hash this past Spring, the Ranchero Scramble comes in a single […]
Tippins Foods Introduces Freeze Dried Camping Menu
Product line grows with new Indian-inspired option and single-serving main dishes
PeopleForBikes Appoints First Chief Marketing Officer
PeopleForBikes hired Jose Maldonado as chief marketing officer. Maldonado started with the U.S. bicycle industry trade association and national advocacy nonprofit in October 2019 and recently returned to lead strategy and other key marketing functions.
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