Rally House announced opening its second location in the Omaha market, Rally House Metro Crossing. The new store is in Council Bluffs, IA.
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2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship To Hold Dedicated Women’s And Men’s Race Days
Ironman announced that the 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship triathlon would continue with a two-day format in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on October 12-14. This year, for the first time in the 40-plus-year history of the triathlon’s event, the 2022 VinFast Ironman World Championship will take place over two days in Kona, Hawaii, on October 6 and […]
Icemule Coolers Introduces Transparent Air-Insulated Cooler
Icemule Coolers, makers of portable backpack coolers, created its first transparent, air-insulated cooler, the Icemule Clear, designed for venues that require clear bags for entry. “Our wide array of colors is part of what sets Icemule Coolers apart,” said James Collie, founder and CEO. “So when we noticed the ‘clear’ trend making a comeback and […]
Canyon Bicycles Received $30M Investment Led By LeBron James & Partners
Canyon Bicycles announced a $30 million equity investment led by LRMR Ventures, LeBron James, Maverick Carter’s family office, and S.C. Holdings, a U.S. private equity firm. The investment values the direct-to-consumer cycle brand at €750 million.
Recall: PIEPS And Black Diamond Avalanche Transceivers
Black Diamond Equipment has recalled about 76,300 PIEPS and Black Diamond avalanche transceivers due to the risk of losing emergency communications.

Newell Brands’ Outdoor & Recreation Segment Sees 2.5 Percent Q2 Core Sales Growth
Newell Brands reported sales in its Outdoor & Recreation segment reached $427 million compared with $453 million in the prior year period, down 5.7 percent. The declines reflect core sales growth of 2.5 percent offset by exits from low margin categories and unfavorable foreign exchange.
Hydro Flask Announces Sustainability Improvements And GHG Emissions Goals
Hydro Flask, the manufacturer of insulated stainless steel flasks and soft goods and a Helen of Troy (NASDAQ: HELE) brand, announced progress on its sustainability objectives. In Spring 2022, Hydro Flask rolled out Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified packaging, including 80-to-100 percent recycled content. By the end of the calendar year, the company’s goal is […]

Smith Expands Partnership With Alterra Mountain Company
Smith announced it renewed and expanded its partnership with Alterra Mountain Company as the exclusive product sponsor of eyewear and helmets among 15 Alterra-owned resorts across North America, targeting a multi-season approach to provide resort visitors protective gear, including Smith’s snow and bike helmets and the brand’s proprietary ChromaPop lens technology across sunglasses and goggles. […]
Adidas Won’t Renew NHL Jersey Deal After 2023/24 Season
Adidas will not return as the NHL’s official supplier of uniforms and apparel when its agreement expires after the 2023/24 season.
Sidi Sport Acquired By Italian Investment Company
Sidi Sport, the Italian cycling and motorcycling footwear brand, has been acquired by Italmobiliare.
Winchester’s Q2 Sales Climb 9 Percent
Winchester sales for the second quarter were $439.9 million compared to $404.0 million in the second quarter of 2021, a gain of 8.8 percent, according to Olin Corp.

FDRA: Families Plan To Spend Same Or More On Back-to-School Shoes
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), in collaboration with First Insight, conducted a survey that shows 78 percent of families plan to spend more, or the same, as last year on their kids’ shoes.

Deckers Brands Lifts FY Outlook On Blowout Q1 For Hoka
Deckers Brands slightly raised its EPS guidance for its fiscal year after reporting earnings and sales in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 topped Wall Street’s targets. The gains were led by an outperformance by Hoka, with sales up 54.9 percent year-over-year.

VF Corp. Lowers FY Outlook Due To Currency Impact
VF Corp. reported sales on a currency-neutral basis rose 7 percent in its fiscal first quarter ended July 2 as 37 percent growth at The North Face offsetting a 4 percent slide at Vans. Earnings and sales were below analyst targets, and VF lowered its guidance for the year to reflect ongoing negative impacts from foreign currency fluctuations.
Aqualung Group Names President, North America
Aqualung Group, the manufacturer of diving equipment and watersports, named Scott Rittschof president of Aqualung Group, North America.