WePlayed Sports Raises $2 Million Seed Round

WePlayed Sports announced the closing of a $2 million seed round. This round of funding was led by Ryan Moore, Founder of Accomplice, with participation from other firms, including Techstars and Correlation Ventures.

Dugout Ventures Announces Strategic Addition To Board

Dugout Ventures, an early-stage investment private equity group formed by current and former professional baseball players including Nolan Ryan, Barry Larkin, David Ortiz, and strategic industry executives, announced the appointment of Dr. Prakash Patel to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Macy’s Appoints Board Members

Macy’s Inc. announced the appointment of Ashley Buchanan, chief executive officer of The Michaels Companies, and Tracey Zhen, president of Zipcar, to its board of directors.

Dimension-Polyant Cradle-To-Gate CleenTec Seal To Recognize Eco-Friendly Materials

Dimension-Polyant, a producer of sailcloth and manufacturer of X-Pac 100 percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has created a multi-tiered sustainability initiative. With the goal of minimizing its negative impact on the environment, Dimension-Polyant’s sustainability program is built around climate-neutrality, sustainably sourced materials, the longevity of its products, and recycling methods for its […]

REI To Hold #OptOutside For Seventh Year

This November, REI will once again close its 171 retail stores, distribution centers, call centers, and headquarters on Black Friday. The closures mark the seventh straight year of its #OptOutside campaign.

Arc’teryx Appoints VP, Store Development 

Arc’teryx announced the appointment of Chris Pelyk to VP, store development, effective immediately. In his new role, Pelyk will be responsible for overseeing the global expansion, real estate, store design, and construction of its retail stores. He was formerly senior director of store development in Asia for Lululemon.

Cardo Systems Offers Packtalk Ski System For 2021/22 Winter Season

Cardo Systems, the manufacturer of Dynamic Mesh Communication motorcycle communication devices, announced that its Packtalk Ski product line is available for the 2021/22 winter season, giving skiers and snowboarders a new way to communicate on the slopes and in the backcountry. Founded in 2003 as an early creator of Bluetooth headpieces for cell phones, Cardo […]

PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. Sets New Standard for Renewable Manufacturing Technology

PrimaLoft Inc. has been reducing the impact of its products by using recycled material, designing for circularity and developing technology that combats microplastic pollution. Now, the company is rethinking the way it manufactures its products. PrimaLoft announced developments to its PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. manufacturing platform. P.U.R.E., which stands for “Produced Using Reduced Emissions,” is a proprietary, […]

Rumpl Introduces Responsibly Sourced Merino Wool Blanket Collection

Rumpl announced it has expanded its product offering to include a Merino wool blanket collection designed for home use. “Wool blankets don’t have to be itchy. The traditional itchy wool blanket is part of a boring, stagnant category that deserves a refresh,” said Wylie Robinson, CEO and founder, Rumpl. “We are directly addressing this with the […]