Columbia Sportswear Releases 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

Columbia Sportswear Company released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, which includes performance highlights and progress made throughout 2020 in the three main areas of focus in its corporate responsibility strategy – empowering people, sustaining places and responsible practices.

Puma’s Strong Q2 Led By North America

Puma reported a profit against a loss in the second quarter. Sales grew 96 percent in the second quarter with the best performances coming in footwear and in North America. The Germany-based company raised its guidance for the year although it warned about supply chain challenges.

Colorado Snowsports Hall Of Fame Announces Class Of 2021

The Colorado Snowsports Museum Hall of Fame announced the class of 2021, a group of “industry pioneers, inspirational individuals and world-class athletes” who will be formally inducted in its Hall of Fame. The award ceremony will take place on August 22 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, CO, hosted by two-time World Champion […]

Kokatat Announces New Ownership

After 50 years under the direction and ownership of its founder, Steve O’Meara, Kokatat has been purchased by the company’s Director of Operations Mark Loughmiller.

American Council On Exercise Adds Board Members

The American Council on Exercise (ACE)  has added Jay Blahnik, a recognized fitness expert and Apple’s senior director of fitness technologies, and Tuoyo Louis, MPH, MBA, co-founder and managing partner of Seae Ventures, to its board.

Golf Datatech Finds Golf Equipment And Sales On Upswing

Golf Datatech’s Mid-Year U.S. Golf Retail Performance & Rounds Played Report found that golf equipment sales (balls, clubs, shoes, bags, gloves, distance devices) were up 78 percent in the first six months through June compared to 2020 and 41 percent versus 2019. Golf apparel is up 68 percent versus 2020 and 10 percent versus 2019.