The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced that two returning board members and two new incoming members would officially take seats on the board at its September meeting.
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Gnarly Nutrition Receives NSF Certification For Product Line
Gnarly Nutrition announced that all of its powdered supplements are now NSF-Certified.* NSF certification ensures that products meet strict public health protection standards. There are two levels of NSF certification. NSF Content Certified Products undergo independent testing for label claims and contaminants—meaning that the ingredients listed on the label are the contents found inside. All […]
Life Time’s CFO To Retire
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. announced that President and Chief Financial Officer Thomas Bergmann would retire from the company on December 31, 2022. The company also announced that Robert Houghton had been named executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective August 28, 2022.
Team USA Signs Merchandise Deal With Fanatics For 2028 LA Olympics
Team USA signed a long-term agreement licensing Fanatics, Inc. to manufacture and sell Olympic-branded merchandise for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, CA.
Boating Season Expected To Extend Into Fall 2022
According to an online survey of Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) members across the U.S., 65 percent said they plan to go boating this Labor Day weekend. Almost 80 percent of respondents said they welcome lower gas prices and plan to extend their boating season into the fall.
Basecamp Fitness Signs Development Agreements Adding Seven Studios
Basecamp Fitness signed franchise development agreements to bring seven studios to Boston, Kansas City and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Dick’s SG Expands Resale Partnership With SidelineSwap
Dick’s Sporting Goods expanded its partnership with SidelineSwap to offer 50 new trade-in events in seven states through 2022.
Stanley To Introduce Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler
Stanley, a PMI Worldwide brand, announced it will launch the H2.0 version of its Adventure Quencher Travel Tumbler, the Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler on September 13 made of 90 percent recycled stainless steel. “The Quencher has become an internet sensation over the last two years,” said Terence Reilly, global president, Stanley brand. “As it has […]
Portland Design Works Adds Sales and Marketing Manager
Portland Design Works (PDW), the specialist in cycling accessories, hired Kate Echols Moore as sales and marketing manager.
Baltimore Orioles Partner With Fanatics
The Baltimore Orioles and Fanatics announced a new ten-year partnership that will see Fanatics become the team’s official “end-to-end omnichannel retail partner” starting next year.
W.C. Russell Moccasin Company Sold
The W.C. Russell Moccasin Company, the maker of boots for hiking, hunting, and outdoor sports based in Berlin, WI, was purchased by Luke Kolbie, founder of Kingfisher Leatherworks, and Joe Julian, president and owner of Julian & Sons. Terms were not disclosed.
Forme Enters Therapeutic Golf Wearables Market
Forme, a wellness-technology company, launched into the golf market with its FDA-registered therapeutic wearables. After successful results with Olympians, NBA, MLB, and NHL players, Forme’s products are worn by PGA tour players, amateur golfers, coaches, and golf fitness professionals. “Golfers, due to habitual forward postures and demanding playing and travel schedules, have a demonstrated history […]
3STEP Sports Acquires Hoop Group
3STEP Sports, the youth sports club and event operator, has acquired Hoop Group, the grassroots youth basketball brand.
D3O Hires SVP, Marketing
D3O, the impact protection brand based in Huntington Beach, CA, hired Kevin Franks as SVP, marketing, North America.
Tommy Hilfiger Appoints Nike VP As Chief Merchandising Officer
Tommy Hilfiger appointed Nadia Azria, most recently Nike’s VP, EMEA, One Nike Market Place, as chief merchandising officer, Tommy Hilfiger Global, effective November 1.