Zeal Optics announced that Jesse Colombo joined the company as North American director of sales, effective March 28. He was at Maui Jim.
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Unlimited Footwear Group And Gap Announce Licensing Agreement
Unlimited Footwear Group (UFG) announced a strategic licensing partnership with Gap, Inc. to design, produce and distribute Gap branded footwear in the EU, the UK, Switzerland, and Scandinavia. The deal was brokered by IMG.
Big Agnes Introduces 3N1 Series Sleeping Bags
Big Agnes, announced the launch of its 3N1 Sleeping Bag series, an evolution in its signature sleep system. The series offers three sleeping bag configurations in one technical yet straightforward approach for versatility and temperature control. “This is the only bag you need for three-season camping, backpacking and everything in between,” said Bill Gamber, co-founder and […]
TMC Ltd’s Herculan Converts Excess Carpet Wool For Performance Fabric Use
TMC Ltd, the owner of Nuyarn, a spinning technology that releases the natural performance characteristics of wool fiber twisted out by traditional spinning methods, introduced Herculan for use in performance fabric. After more than three years of R&D, Herculan is a patented technology developed by making ground-up modifications to TMC’s Nuyarn spinning machines to accommodate strong wool—the […]
Bass Pro Shops Expands Partnership With Bassmaster Tournament Trail
Officials announced that longtime B.A.S.S. partner Bass Pro Shops would expand its sponsorship of the Bassmaster Tournament Trail for 2022. As part of a new multi-year agreement, Bass Pro Shops will be a premier sponsor for the B.A.S.S. Tournament Trail, including the Bassmaster Elite Series and the Bassmaster Classic. It has also taken over as […]
OrthoLite Announces New Sales Manager For Portugal
OrthoLite expanded its global sales management team in Europe, appointing Marisa Costa as sales manager for Portugal.
Cocona Labs Names Chief Product Officer
Cocona Labs has hired Wes Burgess as its Chief Product Officer. Burgess steps into the role after working with Cocona Labs for nearly ten years and, most recently, as vice president, sales, engineering and business development.
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q4 Revenues Decline 5 Percent
Profits at Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. declined 34.3 percent on an adjusted basis in the fourth quarter ended January 29 as sales declined 5 percent.
Lululemon Q4 EPS Beats Guidance
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 30 percent in the fourth quarter ended January 30 as comparable sales increased 22 percent. Earnings came in above updated guidance provided on January 10.
TJX Boosts Dividend By 13 Percent
The TJX Companies Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has raised the amount of its quarterly dividend by 13 percent from the last dividend paid.
Inside The Call: Academy Sports Looks To Ride Momentum Into 2022
Shares of Academy Sports + Outdoors rose 9.2 percent Tuesday after the Texas-based retailer reported fourth-quarter earnings that handily topped Wall Street estimates to cap off a record year. Academy officials are bullish that many favorable conditions developed during the pandemic, including greater interest in sports and outdoor activities and a less promotional climate, will help drive profitable growth in the years ahead.
Obit: George Dickerman
George Dickerman, former president of Spalding Sports Worldwide, passed away at the age of 83.
Gnarly Nutrition Partners With Women’s Epic Race Series
Gnarly Nutrition announced its partnership with the Women’s Epic Race series. Established last year and held in Utah for women runners of all levels, the deal outlines that Gnarly will supply hydration products for participants while running the course. This year’s two running events will be held at Brian Head Resort, a 5.1-mile course with […]
New Balance Officially Opens Methuen Factory
New Balance, on Monday, officially opened its new athletic footwear factory in Methuen, MA. The 80,000-square-foot facility, which underwent a $20 million renovation, began production in January 2022.
Boardriders’ Debt Ratings Downgraded
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Boardriders, Inc.’s debt ratings due to continued cash outflows in part driven by investments to support its business transformation, weak credit metrics and near-term debt maturities.
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