Kohl’s Increases Rewards Program Earn Rate To 7.5 Percent

Kohl’s announced the nationwide rollout of its new Kohl’s Rewards program enhancement that will offer all Rewards members that use their Kohl’s Card an elevated earn rate of 7.5 percent Kohl’s Rewards on every purchase. Previously, all Kohl’s Rewards members would earn 5 percent Kohl’s Rewards, regardless of payment method.

Descente Transfers Overseas Sales To Japanese Subsidiary

Descente, Ltd., the Japanese company that holds territorial licenses or trademark rights for several Western brands besides its own, has opted to shift the company’s international product sales to its consolidated subsidiary, Descente Japan, Ltd.

G-III Apparel To Buy Karl Lagerfeld Brand

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the remaining 81 percent interest in fashion brand Karl Lagerfeld for €200 million ($210 million USD).

HealthEdge Completes Investment In Anodyne

HealthEdge Investment Partners, LLC, a healthcare-focused private equity fund, announced that it had completed an investment in Anodyne, LLC, the maker of footwear often prescribed for diabetic patients.

Bass Pro To Open In Irvine, CA

Bass Pro Shops announced plans for a new superstore in Irvine, CA. The new 140,000-square-foot store, expected to open in late 2022 or early 2023, joins a Bass Pro location in Rancho Cucamonga in Southern California.

Obit: Sneaker Designer Peter Moore

Peter Moore, who helped launch Air Jordan 1 for Nike and reinvent Adidas in the nineties, passed away on Friday at 78. The news was revealed in statements from Nike and Adidas.

Fiocchi Acquires Lyalvale Express

Fiocchi Group, the maker of small-caliber ammunition under Fiocchi Munizioni, Fiocchi of America and Baschieri & Pellagri brands, announced the acquisition of Lyalvale Express.

Truewerk Secures Funding

Denver, CO-based Truewerk announced a minority investment from Stride Consumer Partners. According to the Denver Business Journal, the funding was $18.18 million.

Bass Pro Shops And Cabela’s Offer New Line-Up Of Ascend Adventure Bikes

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s unveiled their new lineup of Ascend Adventure Bikes, offering quality, performance and value. Debuted during the World’s Fishing Fair (March 30 – April 3) at Bass Pro Shops national headquarters in Springfield, MO, Ascend Adventure Bikes are now available at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, featuring six models across three […]

LIVSN Designs Introduces Women’s Trail Tights

LIVSN Designs, an outdoor apparel brand focused on creating outdoor clothing, launched trail tights for women, merging the feel of a running legging with features needed for hiking, climbing and outdoor pursuits. LIVSN started with 7.5oz double-weave recycled nylon with spandex and added four functional pockets—a slide-in media pocket, sandwich-bag map pocket, YKK zippered thigh pocket, […]

Chaco Expands On Collaboration With Country Music Artist Thomas Rhett

Chaco Footwear and multi-Platinum selling country artist Thomas Rhett announced the latest Chaco x Thomas Rhett collaboration expanding on last year’s collection.  The limited-edition sandals are inspired by Rhett’s love for the outdoors and memories on the river with his family. With two patterns available in adult and kid’s sizes, the collection features the colors […]

Newell Brands Sees Double-Digit Growth In Outdoor & Recreation Segment

Newell Brands said its Outdoor & Recreation segment generated net sales of $388 million in the first quarter compared with $336 million in the prior-year period of 15.5 percent. The gain reflects core sales growth of 22.9 percent, partially offset by the impact of exits from low margin categories and unfavorable foreign exchange.