Norrøna released the results of its annual 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Roadmap to achieving its environmental, social and corporate responsibility goals. “Norrøna has been an industry leader since 1929. As the 100th-anniversary approaches, we continue to track toward ambitious company goals to reduce our impact on the planet while producing innovative and high-quality outdoor […]
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Life Is Good Partners With All Good On Plant-Based Sun Protection
Life is Good has partnered with All Good, the skincare company, on plant-based mineral and carbon-neutral sun protection products. The collection includes four products: SPF 15 lip balm, SPF 50 sun butter, SPF 30 sun lotion, and spray hand sanitizer. All are plant-based, body and reef-safe and made with organic ingredients. “Partnering with All Good […]
Saucony Reimagines Stopwatch Apparel Collection
Saucony released its Stopwatch apparel collection, made from 100 percent recycled polyester, featuring wicking and drying technologies. An assortment of performance running tops includes a singlet, short and long sleeve styles and a graphic short sleeve option, all with reflective logos for low-light conditions. “The refreshed Stopwatch Collection is leagues ahead of the previous […]
Moosejaw Title Sponsor Of U.S. Pro Cup
Moosejaw is expanding its presence in the bike category as title sponsor of the U.S. Pro Cup, the professional cross-country mountain bike race to be held from April 20-24 at Centennial Park in Fayetteville, AR. The deal includes product sales, event live streams across its digital platforms, games, and gear education from Moosejaw “Gear Wizard” […]
VSSL Essentials Collection Offers Four Curated Gear Kits For Everyday Carry
VSSL, the outdoor gear manufacturer, introduced VSSL Essentials, a collection of everyday carry kits that offer a curated selection of tools for us in the outdoors. “The Essentials collection offers comprehensive kits of critical gear in ultra-compact packages making it easier than ever to stay prepared and practice your skills,” said Todd Weimer, founder, VSSL. […]
Delta Apparel Appoints President Delta Group
Delta Apparel Inc. appointed Matt Miller as the company’s president, Delta Group, effective April 25.
BN3TH Recruits Senior Director, Design And Development
Men’s underwear brand BN3TH hired Drew William as senior director of design and development. William has more than 20 years of design experience in the outdoor industry, most recently at RYU Apparel.
Escalade Sees Sales Jump 22 Percent In First Quarter
Escalade, Inc. reported earnings in the first quarter rose 24.1 percent on a 22.3 percent revenue gain. First-quarter 2022 results benefited from organic sales growth across the basketball, archery, pickleball, and indoor game categories, together with contributions from the company’s acquisition of Brunswick Billiards.
Activist Investor Blackwells Capital Renews Push for Peloton Sale
Activist investor Blackwells Capital has renewed its calls for Peloton to put itself up for sale, charging the connected fitness brand continues to flounder under new CEO Barry McCarthy.
Amazon To Surcharge U.S. Merchants For Fulfillment Services
Amazon sellers in the United States who use the company’s packaging and delivery fulfillment service will see a 5 percent surcharge on shipping due to rising fuel prices and growing inflation.
Play It Again Sports Parent Profits Improve In First Quarter
Winmark Corporation announced net income for the quarter ended March 26, 2022 of $9.85 million, or $2.65 per share. compared to net income of $9.3 million, or $2.40, in 2021.
Ebay Names Chief Product Officer
Ebay, Inc. announced the appointment of Eddie Garcia as chief product officer, effective April 18.
PVH Sets Plan To Reach $12.5 Billion By 2025
PVH Corp., the parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, at its 2022 Investor Day unveiled a strategic plan on Wednesday to reach $12.5 billion in annual sales by 2025, up from sales of $9.155 billion in 2021.
TALO Announces New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of TALO Distributors, Inc. announced it hired Kane Cannedy as executive director of TALO. Cannedy was, most recently, vice president of purchasing at Davidson’s.
RunSignup Sees Reduction In Endurance Events
RunSignup, the registration provider for U.S. endurance events, produced its Q1 market assessment and business update. Overall, the data showed that the industry had fewer planned events, and participants were trending toward delayed registrations.