Danner Drops Two Limited-Edition Boots To Celebrate 60 Years Of Bond

When James Bond required high-performance boots for the movies No Time To Die (2021) and Spectre (2015), the filmmakers reached out to Portland, Oregon’s bootmaker, Danner.  To celebrate the 60th anniversary of James Bond films, Danner is releasing two limited-edition boots inspired by styles worn by 007 in past films.  The 007 Mountain Light II 60th Anniversary and the 007 Tanicus […]

Topgolf To Open Second Venue In St. Louis Area

Topgolf plans to open a new location in Midtown St. Louis in late 2023 located south of the Saint Louis University campus at Chouteau Avenue and Compton Avenue, south of I-64. This will be the second to serve the greater St. Louis area.

CFDA Elects New Chairman

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced that Thom Browne will become its new chairman, effective January 1, 2023. The CFDA Board of Directors unanimously elected the designer to the role for a two-year term.

Smith Launches I/O MAG Imprint 3D Goggle For W22/23

Smith, the manufacturer of snow goggles, relaunched its Imprint 3D Technology for Winter 2022/23.  Imprint 3D Technology addresses a wide range of face shapes and features while eliminating a one-size fits all approach. The custom experience offers increased all-day comfort, elimination of light leaks due to improper fit, removal of pressure points or hot spots, […]

Nocs Provisions Launches Limited-Edition Binocular Bundle Honoring Native Americans

Nocs Provisions, the manufacturer of binoculars and accessories, partnered with Amelia Winger-Bearskin to create a limited-edition binocular bundle with a strap design inspired by the traditional patterns and beadwork of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation of Oklahoma. Winger-Bearskin is an artist and a Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation of Oklahoma, Deer Clan. This collaboration is also […]

Superfeet Introduces Purpose-Built Insoles For Skiing And Snowboarding

Superfeet launched two winter-specific insoles—Winter Comfort and Winter Comfort Thin. Winter Comfort insoles are designed for stability and comfort in comfort-fit boots and Winter Comfort Thin insoles feature a thinner profile insole for performance-fit boots. “A better fitting boot can make a world of difference for skiers and snowboards. It can mean being able to […]

Yoox Net-A-Porter Names Interim CEO

Yoox Net-A-Porter announced that Alison Loehnis has been named interim CEO, effective October 31, 2022, replacing Geoffroy Lefebvre, who is stepping down to pursue a private equity-backed entrepreneurial career outside of Richemont after 11 years with the company.

KOA Makes New Hires To Executive Team

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. hired Eric Rathburn as vice president of real estate development of the Owned and Operated Assets of KOA and Emily Cross as in-house legal counsel.

Nike Once Again Tops Piper Sandler’s Teen Survey

Nike remains the No. 1 brand for teens in apparel (31 percent) and footwear (60 percent ), according to Piper Sandler’s 44th Semi-Annual Generation Z survey.  Lululemon, Converse, Crocs, and Hey Dude also gained traction.

GOA Connect Buying Show Increases Retailer Attendance

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) will hold its Connect buying show in Kansas City next month.  Scheduled to take place from November 7-10, Grassroots Connect will gather “more than 1,000 attendees at the Kansas City Convention Center for 9,343 pre-scheduled appointments, including 8,230 total meeting hours. Buyers at the show will represent 132 retail stores and […]

Kodiak Puts Boots On The Ground For Fall 2022 Collection

Kodiak, the 112-year-old Canadian footwear brand, introduced new men’s and women’s work-style footwear for its Fall 2022 collection. The collection uses Bloom technology, transforming biomaterial waste, including algae, into renewable performance replacements for traditional petroleum-based E.V.A. components, continuing on the company’s “Built For What Matters” sustainability initiative. “We always feel it is important to keep […]