PVH Corp Flys Past EPS Guidance In Q4

PVH Corp., the parent of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, fourth-quarter earnings were down due to higher costs and increased promotion as sales on a currency-neutral basis climbed 8  percent. Earnings came in well ahead of company guidance.

K-Swiss To Sponsor Pickleball Slam

K-Swiss reported it signed on as a sponsor of the 2023 inaugural Pickleball Slam on April 2 at the Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL.

Varsity Brands To Pay $43.5M In Antitrust Settlement

Varsity Brands has agreed to pay $43.5 million to settle a federal lawsuit that the student apparel company and producer of cheerleading events abused its industry dominance, causing private gyms and spectators to pay artificially inflated prices.

Igloo Expands Trailmate Line With Softside Coolers 

Igloo expanded its Trailmate hardside cooler line with performance softside cooler bags.  “Our top-selling wheeled Trailmate cooler is a longtime customer favorite, so we’re making dreams come true by expanding the Trailmate family to include equally high-performing softside coolers. These new coolers provide excellent value for budget-conscious adventurers looking for high-quality craftsmanship,” said Adrienne Berkes, […]

Honey Stinger Debuts New Oat + Honey Bar

Honey Stinger debuted its Oat + Honey Bar to fit an active person’s three nutritional categories—”Prepare, Perform and Recover.”  The new Oat + Honey Bar comes in two flavors, Original and Chocolate Chocolate Chip, and fits into the “Prepare” category featuring a pre-workout blend of carbs, fat and protein. The bar joins the company’s line of waffles, bars, […]

Long-Time Outdoor Cap Rep To Retire

On March 31, Lisa Hawkins, Outdoor Caps outside sales rep for Idaho and Oregan will retire. Randy Snyder, who represents the brand in Alaska, Montana and Washington, will assume her role in those states.

Tread Labs Partners With Ultra-Distance Cyclist

Tread Labs, the performance insole and footwear brand established by Chaco founder Mark Paigen, announced that it added cyclist Lael Wilcox as a brand ambassador and partner in the creation of the Lael Wilcox Cycling insole, shown right. The insole provides arch support, is “100 percent carbon fiber” and is 1.25mm thin with a 3mm ventilated […]

L Catterton Secures Investment From Hunter Point Capital

Hunter Point Capital reported it made a minority investment in L Catterton, the consumer-focused private equity firm with investments in the active lifestyle space, including 2XU, Birkenstock, Kodiak, Pinarello, Seafolly, Taxa Outdoors, and West Marine.