Rally House hit a major milestone with the opening of its 100th store in Lawrence, KS.
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Keen Footwear Fall 2022 Expands Sustainability Commitment
Keen announced, “women will have more choices, while digital nomads, reflecting today’s new workforce, have a wider selection of styles that easily transition from work to play” in its Fall 2022 collection. The line also “reinforces Keen’s commitment to design and manufacture footwear without perfluorochemicals (PFCs), known as ‘forever chemicals.’” The collection will be available […]

Front Runner Outfitters Release Wolf Pack Pro Weatherproof Storage Container
Front Runner Outfitters (Front Runner), the manufacturer of Overlanding and camping equipment, release its Wolf Pack Pro weatherproof storage container for vehicle off-road travel. The Pro follows the brand’s original Wolf Pack, redesigned for use as a stackable storage box, to add cargo capacity on Front Runner roof racks, or for use as an organizational […]

Ruffwear Releases Limited-Edition Meadow Stream Collection
Ruffwear released its limited-edition Meadow Stream collection—three products that are made from the excess material it uses to create dog-specific products in the company’s line. The collection pays homage to the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and its effort to limit waste from previous product launches. “With a bit of creativity and resourcefulness, surplus fabric […]
Patagonia Sales Exec Joins Better Place Forests
Better Place Forests announced the appointment of John Collins as CEO. Collins began his retail career with Patagonia in 1996 and most recently served as Patagonia’s head of global revenue.
Nike To Close Factory Store In Louisville
Nike closed a Nike Factory Store at Shelbyville Road Plaza in Louisville, KY.
Fanatics Appoints General Counsel
Fanatics announced the appointment of its first General Counsel, Shiri Ben-Yishai to oversee its legal affairs worldwide, including commerce, collectibles, betting and gaming, and NFT’s.

Peloton Considers Layoffs But Denies Reports It Will Suspend Bike Production
Peloton, in a note on its website, confirmed it is considering layoffs, but denied a report that the company would temporarily halt production of its bikes to realign supply with softer demand. In a separate press release, Peloton indicated its fiscal second-quarter revenue would be within its previously forecasted range.
Smith Adds Tess Coady To Ambassador Team
Smith announced that Australian-based big air and slopestyle snowboarder, Tess Coady, was added to its global snow team. The multi-year partnership was facilitated by Smith Australia. Raised in St. Kilda, Australia, Coady, a lifer in the sport, earned gold at the 2022 LAAX Open Slopestyle, bronze finalist at the 2021 World Championships Slopestyle, and gold […]

Nordstrom Secures Exclusive On Tom Brady Sports Apparel Line
Nordstrom announced it is the exclusive retail partner and only physical retailer for Brady, the athletic apparel brand created by Quarterback Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Puma Sees Fourth-Quarter Results Ahead Of Analyst Targets
Puma reported stronger than expected preliminary quarterly sales and core profit as global demand helped offset the effects from the pandemic and supply chain constraints.
WFSGI Appoints Head Of Cycling
World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) announced that Michelle Smyth is its new head of cycling.

Report: Peloton Suspends Bike And Treadmill Production Amid Slowdown
According to a confidential internal presentation dated January 10 attained by CNBC, Peloton has paused its Bike production for two months, from February to March, due to a “significant reduction” in demand attributed to heightened price sensitivity and competition.
Lactalis Introduces UP2U Recover Protein Drink And Powder
Lactalis American Group announced its entry into the post-workout recovery category with the U.S. introduction of UP2U Recover protein drinks and UP2U Recover unflavored protein powder. Designed for fitness enthusiasts and athletes, the protein powders are made with whey protein in its purest form, also known as “native” protein powder with purity and potency. UP2U […]
Lolë Appoints Vice-President of Sales
Lolë announced it had appointed Nadine Garneau as vice president of sales.