Primus, the Swedish cooking equipment brand, commemorates its 130th anniversary with a collection of heritage logo gear with packaging that features original graphics from its earlier years. The limited run is intended to be a collector’s edition. Primus was founded in a small blacksmith workshop in central Stockholm when F.W. Lindqvist and J.V. Svenson created […]
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Body Fit Training Opens First Canadian Location, Sets Sights On U.S. Growth
Body Fit Training opened its first Canadian studio in Toronto, marking the company’s North American growth after being acquired by Xponential Fitness, Inc. last year.
Feradyne Outdoors Acquires Outdoor Products Innovations
FeraDyne Outdoors acquired Outdoor Product Innovations, Inc. (O.P.I.), the parent company to the Rhino Blinds, Rhino Tree Stands, Capsule Game Feeders, Wicked Tree Gear, LidCAM, and LegCuff brands.
Gear Re-Store Opens East Coast Repair Facility
Gear re-Store opened an East Coast repair facility in the Philadelphia suburb of Folcroft to better serve the company’s Eastern-based customers and ski resorts.
Brand Velocity Group Launches Sports Industry Vertical
Brand Velocity Group (BVG), the investment firm, launched its sports-focused vertical, Brand Velocity Group Sports (BVGS). Joseph Cohen, chairman and CEO, West Ridge Associates, a sports and media consulting firm, will serve as chairman of BVGS.
Orvis Adopts HD Wool Apparel Insulation For Anchorage Pieced Field Jacket
Orvis partnered with HD Wool Apparel Insulation to develop its Anchorage Pieced Field Jacket. Orvis used fabric from three British companies to create the jacket that protects wearers from the cold and damp. The outer shell is weather-resistant waxed cotton milled by Scotland’s Halley Stevensons, a specialist in densely woven fabrics. The bottom panel is […]
Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West
Adidas said on Tuesday that it is ending its partnership with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, after the rapper made antisemitic remarks. Adidas said the move would have a short-term negative impact of up to ($246 million (€250 million) on net income in 2022 due to high seasonality in the fourth quarter.
Ripton & Co. Is Ready For Winter With New Insulated Denim Overalls
Ripton & Co. (Ripton), the technical active stretch denim brand, released new men’s and women’s winteralls—winterized deluxe overalls for cold weather adventures. “These overalls are going to get you through the winter in style,” said Elliot Wilkson-Ray, founder and CEO. “They are an incredibly stylish high-performing denim piece—rugged, comfortable and the ultimate new winter staple.” […]
Italian Alpine Ski Champion Joins Revo’s Elite Athlete Roster And Official Sunglass Partner
Revo announced a new partnership with Italian World Cup alpine ski racer Marta Bassino who will represent Revo as her official sunglass sponsor while preparing for the Alpine Ski World Cup. Making her World Cup debut in March 2014 at age 18, Bassino quickly made her way to the top with five World Cup wins, […]
Gold’s Gym Owner Rainer Schaller, Family Feared Dead
Rainer Schaller, owner of RSG Group, which includes McFit, John Reed and Gold’s Gym fitness studios, and his family were among the six people aboard a private plane that crashed off the coast of Costa Rica, RSG Group said in a statement Monday.
Original Penguin Golf Launches Women’s F22 Collection
Original Penguin Golf by Munsingwear, a division of Perry Ellis International, launched its Fall 2022 golf collection for women. “We are excited to bring the Original Penguin Fall 2022 women’s collection to market,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO, Perry Ellis International. “Our designers captured the perfect combination of style, flair and function, fusing traditional golf heritage […]
Puttshack Plots Expansion
Puttshack plans to open locations in Boston and Miami this fall and another in St. Louis this winter.
Burlington Stores’ Debt Ratings Affirmed
S&P Global Ratings affirmed its debt ratings on Burlington Stores, Inc. despite the off-price retailer facing declining consumer discretionary spending among its core customer base while its value proposition, relative to traditional retailers, has narrowed amid industry-wide clearance activities.
NPD Group Report: U.S. Footwear Q3 Sales Flat
According to the NPD Group, in third quarter 2022, U.S. footwear sales revenue was flat at $10.8 billion versus Q3 2021. It further noted that gains in fashion footwear offset declines in performance footwear.
Golftec Opens Seven Locations In Third Quarter
Golftec opened seven locations in the third quarter of 2022 and now has over 240 locations worldwide.
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