Burlington Stores Appoints President And COO

Burlington Stores Inc. announced that Travis Marquette has been appointed as the company’s new president and chief operating officer, overseeing and managing the company’s stores, real estate, supply chain, and information technology functions.

Inside The Call: American Outdoor Brands Eyes Double-Digit Growth On Outdoor’s Newfound Appeal

American Outdoor Brands Inc. reported strong fourth-quarter results and predicted organic sales would grow at a CAGR of between 8 percent and 10 percent over the next four to five years due to heightened demand for “outdoor adventures” stemming from the pandemic. Brian Murphy, president and CEO, told analysts, “We believe the past year has ushered in an exciting new era for the outdoor industry.”

June Retail Sales Increase

Retail sales rose in June, seeing both a monthly increase and the first year-over-year gain since early 2021 as more retailers and other businesses closed by the pandemic reopened, but continued outbreaks remain a threat, the National Retail Federation said.

Marmot And Ford Bronco Collaborate To Benefit America’s State Parks

Marmot and Ford Bronco announced a multi-year collaboration to include a limited edition product line in 2021 and a month-long “States of Adventure” ambassador road trip campaign starting July 15 promoting 15 state parks in 15 states. Rock climber Maiza Lima and adventure photographer Willie Woodward began the trip yesterday in a 2021 Bronco Sport […]

Oberalp Group 2020 Sustainability Report Highlights Its Focus On People, Community And Environment 

The Oberalp Group, which owns Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, and Evolv, released its 2020 Sustainability Report for the sixth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to focus the brand on employee wellness, safe factory conditions, philanthropy, and environmental sustainability.  Highlights of its 2020 report include:  Attaining “Leader” status from the Fair Wear Foundation for the […]

Slinger Bag Signs Tennis Pro Genie Bouchard As Brand Ambassador

Slinger Bag announced it had signed Eugenie Bouchard to its ambassador program. She joins Tommy Haas, Mike and Bob Bryan, Nick Bollettieri, Patrick Mouratoglou, and Darren Cahill.  Bouchard was the first Canadian-born player to reach the final of a Grand Slam in singles at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships and was also the first Canadian tennis […]

Asics Launches Matblazer Wrestling Shoe, Engineered For The Female Wrestler 

Asics released its first women’s-specific wrestling shoe, the Matblazer designed to work with the female athlete to elevate performance on the wrestling mat. The designers at Asics created the Matblazer to address the anatomical differences between male and female feet. The more tailored fit incorporates an asymmetrical lacing system for a compression-like feel allowing the […]

WNDR Alpine Launches Reason 120 Backcountry Skis; Moves Away From Petroleum

WNDR Alpine, the brand launched as part of advanced materials company Checkerspot, released a new ski lineup with improved material properties, increased biobased content and a powder-focused backcountry shape to create the Reason 120 Backcountry Skis. Using industrial scale biomanufacturing techniques and materials science, Checkerspot grows microalgae to produce renewable, biobased oils, which it uses […]

Helly Hansen Partners With Squamish Search And Rescue As Official Apparel Supplier

Helly Hansen announced it has partnered with Squamish Search and Rescue (SSAR) as the organization’s official apparel partner. The partnership is in addition to the list of partnerships the brand has with other search and rescue teams worldwide. “Working with professionals is at the core of our business and partnering with Squamish SAR shows our […]