Rad Power Bikes introduces its RadCity 5 Plus commuter bike featuring a removable semi-integrated battery, a custom geared-hub motor that climbs hills “40 percent faster” and an easy-to-read interface to navigate traffic and challenging hills. This is the inaugural introduction of the RadCity line in Europe where Rad Power Bikes has an established presence. “Ebikes represent […]
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Boardriders Appoints New EMEA President
Boardriders has named Nicolas Foulet as its EMEA president. Foulet has spent 20 years at Boardriders, which owns Quiksilver, Roxy, Billabong, RVCA, DC Shoes, Element and Von Zipper.

Costa Sunglasses New Optical Collection Features Customizable Clear Lenses
Costa Sunglasses has introduced Costa Clear single vision and progressive optical lenses for everyday wear. The collection features three single vision (Essential, Waypoint, Waypoint Plus) and four progressive lens (Base, Essential, C-Scape, C-Scape Plus) options for a tiered approach. Premium options in the single vision and progressive lens categories use Costa Waypoint digital surfacing technology, […]

Iconix Brand Group Reaches Deal With Genesco To Create Starter Footwear
Iconix Brand Group Inc. has signed a new three-year licensing agreement with Genesco, Inc. to be the exclusive U.S. and Canadian footwear licensee for Starter.

All Canadian Shoe Outlet Stores To Close
The discount family footwear chain Canadian Shoe Outlet (CSO) is now running store closing sales at all 15 locations across Ontario. The closures were blamed on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on brick-and-mortar stores.

Compass Diversified Acquires Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry
Compass Diversified, which owns a number of businesses in the active lifestyle space, announced it has acquired Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry, Inc., a designer of high-end jewelry, for an enterprise value of $256 million.

Primus, Brunton Retain Southeast Rep Coverage
The Brunton Group has retained Awesome Outdoors Group as its Southeast U.S. sales agency representing the Primus and Brunton brands in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

Rossignol Appoints VP Of Sales North America
Rossignol Group North America announced the immediate appointment of Chris Horan as senior vice president of sales, Winter Sports Equipment. He previously headed Rossignol Group Canada.
Echelon Fitness Appoints President
Echelon Fitness announced the appointment of Alex Kaplan as president.

Camping World Partners With Major League Baseball
Camping World said its Good Sam services segment has entered into an agreement with Major League Baseball to be the presenting partner for the 2021 American League Division Series (ALDS) and the 2021 National League Division Series (NLDS).

Ororo Becomes Official Heated Apparel Of The Green Bay Packers
Ororo Heated Apparel, based in Las Vegas, announced a new sponsorship with the Green Bay Packers, becoming the team’s first official heated apparel partner.

Sportsman’s Warehouse’s CFO To Depart
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc., which agreed in January to be acquired by Bass Pro, said in a regulatory filing that its CFO, Robert Julian, had notified the company that he plans to resign, effective October 1, 2021.

Rally House To Open Two Cincinnati Stores
Rally House is opening two stores in the Cincinnati metro area. Rally House 32 East opened last week, and Rally House Waterstone is scheduled to open on September 24.

Lululemon Announces Mirror CEO Steps Down
Lululemon said in an internal memo to employees that Brynn Putnam, CEO of Mirror, has stepped down, effective immediately. Putnam will continue to serve as an advisor to Mirror until next July while Lululemon searches for her successor.

Backcountry x Competitive Cyclist Launch Loyalty Program
Backcountry and Competitive Cyclist launched a membership loyalty program called Expedition Perks, where customers can earn access to concierge-like customer service in its Gearhead program with product and activity experts. Participants can also earn redeemable points for cashback rewards and other benefits through Backcountry Competitive Cyclist and in Backcountry brick and mortar stores. The program […]