Outdoor Research released its Fall 2023 collection, offering a range of new technologies with athlete-led designs for its active-insulation category—apparel and gloves. The Deviator Hoodie VerticalX Octa technology offers an eight-sided, hollow-core polyester fiber center encased with loftier polyester paired with hybrid-mapped fabrics. According to OR, “VerticalX Octa is more effective for active use because it doesn’t […]
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La Sportiva Releases F23 Footwear Line
La Sportiva released its footwear line for fall 2023. The new collection is designed for runners, climbers, mountaineers, and skiers, representing an evolution in winter gear with advanced technologies. “High altitude mountaineering is one of the most perilous activities that an athlete can embark on,” said Jonathan Lantz, president, La Sportiva North America. “The combination […]
Under Armour To Open Second Store In Manhattan
Under Armour has signed a 6,750-square-foot lease to open a store in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, according to The Real Deal.
BSN Sports, Under Armour Partner With Schreiner University
BSN Sports and Under Armour established a new athletic partnership with Schreiner University Athletics in Kerrville, TX.
Nike’s Mark Parker To Become Chairman Of Walt Disney
The Walt Disney Company elected Mark Parker, a seven-year member of the Disney Board and executive chairman of Nike, Inc., as chairman of its board of directors, effective following its annual meeting of shareholders.
Bare Performance Nutrition Names CEO
Bare Performance Nutrition promoted Kat Thomas to chief executive officer. The position was previously held by its Founder Nick Bare, who now assumes the role of chief creative officer.
REI To Open Athens Store
REI Co-op will open a new store in Athens, GA on February 10.
Academy Sports To Open Store In Lafayette, IN
Academy Sports + Outdoors, Inc. will open its first store in Lafayette, IN this spring in Lafayette Pavilions. This is the retailer’s fourth location in Indiana.
JD Sports Posts 20 Percent H2 Growth Across North American Retail Banners
JD Sports Fashion Plc, the parent company of Finish Line, DTLR and Shoe Palace in the U.S. and sports fashion and outdoor retail brands Blacks, JD, Millets, and Go Outdoors in the U.K., realized sales growth of more than 10 percent in its organic retail businesses through 22 weeks of the second half of 2022.
Certified Sustainable, Tenaya Receives Global Recycled Standard Certification
Tenaya, the manufacturer of technical climbing footwear crafted in Spain since 1997, reported that its Step Up product line, including the Tanta, Tanta Lace and new Arai, are now made with a certified recycled outsole. The Instituto Certificazione Etica e Ambientale (ICEA) has awarded Tenaya with a Global Recycled Standard certification for the use of […]
Adidas Presents Y-3 Spring/Summer 2023 Chapter 1
The Adicross range continues to blur the lines between sport and style. For the latest collection, Adidas introduces apparel and footwear in a vibrant color palette designed for the golfer. The apparel range includes short and long-sleeve polos, anoraks and hoodies, and a new pant and short. Neutral colors are also offered. Select pieces include: […]
Kimber Names COO
Kimber, Mfg., Inc., the manufacturer of 1911 handguns and other firearms, hired Chris Klope as chief operating officer, succeeding outgoing COO Dennis Dougherty, who is transitioning to Kimber’s board.
Fernandez Holdings Acquires Kash CA, Names New President And CFO
Fernandez Holdings, Inc. (FHI) reported the acquisition of KASH CA, which includes the firearmsbrands of Freedom Munitions, Ammo Load Worldwide, X-Treme Bullets, as well as LAX Ammunition retail locations.
Yue Yuen’s Sales Drop In December
Yue Yuen reported sales for the month of December slid 20.5 percent to $629.8 million.
MasterCraft Signs 6X Wake Surfing World Champion
MasterCraft Boats recently signed six-time world champion wake surfer Ashley Kidd to its team athlete roster. As an accomplished female wake surfer, Kidd is known for her powerful and aggressive style and attention-grabbing tricks. To celebrate the partnership, Kidd will join MasterCraft on a four-stop boat show tour, attending the Atlanta, Minneapolis, Dallas, and Utah […]
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