E-Z UP Launches Skyfuze LED Balloon Lights Collection

E-Z UP, the manufacturer of instant shelter canopies, launched the SkyFuze LED Balloon Light Series, marking its entre into portable lighting to complement its portable canopies and signage.  Available in 60W/7,800 lumens and 150W/19,500 lumens models, the Skyfuze LED Balloon Lights are quick to set up with 360-degree illumination. The lights use Samsung LEDs, protected by […]

Kane Footwear Launches Upcycling Program For Revive Slip-On

Kane Footwear, the sustainable active recovery footwear company, launched Project Renew, an upcycling program whereby customers can return used Kane Revive slip-ons, and Kane will repurpose them into yoga and changing mats. Kane Footwear partnered with Lavarubber to create the Project Renew program.  Customers request a prepaid shipping label on Kane’s website and can send […]

Smartwool Releases Second Cut Hike Sock Made With Repurposed Yarns

Smartwool released its first circular sock, the Second Cut Hike Sock, made with repurposed yarn from the brand’s Second Cut sock takeback program that launched in 2021.  The Second Cut sock highlights Smartwool’s shift toward a circular business model—collecting and repurposing materials for deconstruction and reuse. After several years of experimentation and thousands of consumer […]

McDougall x Orton Launch “Born To Run” Footwear Collab With Xero Shoes

Christopher McDougall, author of “Born to Run,” and Eric Orton, co-author of “Born to Run 2” and running coach, collaborated with Xero Shoes on two limited-edition running shoes. On April 13, Xero Shoes will release McDougall and Orton Born to Run Mesa Trail II lightweight trail running shoe and Born to Run Zelen road running shoe. The 2009 […]

Revel Bikes Names New President And COO

Based in Carbondale, CO, Revel Bikes hired Ben Coates as president and chief operating officer. Coates brings over 15 years of experience in the cycling industry to Revel, having previously served as a director for both POC and Trek.

Spartan Fitness Holdings Secures Investor

Spartan Fitness Holdings, the largest franchise owner in the Club Pilates system, received an investment of over $30 million from Snapdragon Capital Partners, a founding investor in Xponential Fitness.

Industrial Revolution Names New Regional Sales Manager

Industrial Revolution named Harrison Frye as regional sales manager, responsible for managing relationships across the company’s markets, managing accounts and overseeing independent reps and distributors of its brands, including UCO, Morakniv, Esbit, and Pedco.

NRF: Imports Climbing But Below Pandemic Peaks

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should climb steadily through the summer but will remain below record-setting levels seen during most of the pandemic, according to the Global Port Tracker report* released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates.

Kohl’s Debt Ratings Lowered

S&P Global Ratings lowered the debt ratings of Kohl’s Corp. as the retailer’s recently reported earnings for fiscal 2022, came in below expectations with lower margins due to heightened clearance activity and muted demand.