Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Monica Mirro as president of the Prana brand.
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Columbia Sportswear Appoints President Of Mountain Hardwear
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Troy Sicotte as president Mountain Hardwear brand.

Zumiez’s Q2 Sales Expand 7 Percent
Zumiez Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter ended July 31 increased 7.3 percent year over year and 17.6 percent against the second quarter of 2019.

Hibbett Promotes Jared Briskin To Executive Vice President
Hibbett Inc. announced the promotion of Jared Briskin to executive vice president, merchandising; effective immediately. In this new role, Briskin will be responsible for merchandising, planning, allocation, and supply chain.

Lululemon Will Hit 2023 Goal Two Years Early
Lululemon shares surged overnight after the vertical active lifestyle retailer posted another strong quarter and announced the company will surpass its 2023 revenue target by the end of 2021, two years ahead of schedule. The company said second-quarter results reflected broad-based strength across its channels, regions and product categories.
Cotopaxi Secures Growth Investment Led By Bain Capital Double Impact
Cotopaxi announced that it has secured funding led by Bain Capital Double Impact, the impact investing strategy of Bain Capital.

Mosko Moto Introduces Strata Merino Base Layers With Nuyarn Technology
Mosko Moto debuts its lightweight and antimicrobial Strata Merino base layers created from Nuyarn, a merino fabric derived from a spinning technology that amplifies the natural performance properties of merino. The Strata Merino zip-off thermal bottoms offer full-length leg zippers over an armor fit. An above-the-boot cut provides quick removal or the option to layer […]

Academy Sports Hikes 2021 Guidance After Q2 Easily Tops Wall Street Targets
Academy Sports + Outdoors Inc. significantly raised its full-year guidance after reporting sales and earnings in the second quarter came in well ahead of Wall Street’s targets. Net sales grew 11.5 percent year-over-year and 44.8 percent compared to the 2019 second quarter.

Eagle Creek Sold To Travis Campbell
VF Corp announced that it has sold Eagle Creek to Travis Campbell, the former president of emerging brands at VF. The sale comes after VF in June had said it planned to cease operations of the travel accessories, luggage and daypack brand by this fall.

Asics Invests In Online Fitness Academy
Asics Ventures, Asics’ investment arm, has made an unspecified investment in Deportare Technologies Inc., an operator of an online fitness academy for fitness trainers.

Lululemon’s Q2 Earnings Exceed Estimates As Sales Strength Continues
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported earnings and sales in the second quarter came in well above Wall Street targets. Sales grew 61 percent year-over-year and 28 percent on a two-year compound annual growth rate.

Snowbound Festivals Postponed Until 2022
With concern for the health and safety of in-person attendance at this year’s 2021 Snowbound Festivals in Denver, CO (November 5-7) and Boston, MA ( November 19-21) due to a resurgence of COVID-19, the events are postponed until 2022.

Revo Expands Golf Division To UK/EU Market
Revo announced the expansion of its golf division to the UK and Europe.

Houdini Expands Global Circularity Initiative To Increase Engagement
Swedish sportswear brand Houdini announced its expanding global initiative with industry experts, brands and users.