Parley for Oceans has formed a long-term partnership with Brita to end the use of single-use plastic water bottles.
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Under Armour Veteran Joins CEO Coaching International
CEO Coaching International named Matt Shearer, a former executive at Under Armour, as its newest partner and coach.
Streamlight Names Sales Rep of the Year, Sporting Goods
Streamlight Inc. announced that Core Line Marketing received the company’s 2020 Sales Rep Agency of The Year Award for the Sporting Goods market.

Connected Coaching Start-Up Raises $2.2 Million
Asensei, a connected coaching start-up based in San Francisco, has closed a $2.2 million Series Seed funding round.

KOA Report: 53 Million Households Expected To Go Camping in 2021
The KOA Monthly Research Report, June Edition, indicates that 48 percent of campers plan to camp this summer, including 19.8 million that intend to camp over the Fourth of July holiday.

Izod Sold To Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has reached an agreement to acquire PVH Corp.’s Heritage Brands business, which includes the Izod, Van Heusen, Arrow and Geoffrey Beene brand trademarks. The cash purchase price for the transaction is approximately $220 million.

Inside The Call: Winnebago Sees Record Backlogs On Resilient Thirst For Outdoor Adventures
Winnebago Industries Inc. reported sales grew 138.7 percent in the fiscal third quarter ended May 29 and said backlogs remain at record levels due to “exceptional growth” in consumer demand for pursuing the outdoor lifestyle.

Adidas CEO Discusses Sustainability Commitment
At CNBC’s Evolve Global Summit, Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted said he expects the fashion industry will be forced to improve its sustainability practices as it faces increasing scrutiny over its poor record. However, he believes many companies still aren’t making enough of a commitment.

Topps Reports 55 Percent Hike In Q1 Revenues
The Topps Company reported significant earnings gains in the first quarter ended April 3 as sales climbed 55.3 percent.

Winnebago Sees Q3 Revenues More Than Double
Winnebago Industries reported record quarterly earnings in the third quarter ended May 29 as sales catapulted 138.7 percent. The company also said record backlogs reflect sustained levels of strong end consumer demand.

Wolverine Worldwide Names Blake Krueger’s Year-End Successor As CEO
Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced that Brendan Hoffman, president and a member of the company’s Board of Directors, will also become chief executive officer at the end of the year. Hoffman will succeed Blake Krueger, who will assume the newly created role of executive chairman.

Db Releases The Duplex Off-Grid Travel Bag
Db released the Duplex, a new line of duffel bags for the backcountry and off-grid travel. The brand, founded in 2012 in Norway, creates luggage, roller, snowboard, and ski bags. The Duplexmarks the culmination of R&D to create the “perfect” duffel bag for adventure travel. “Duffels are traditionally designed to sit open on the ground […]
Selk’bag Launches Kids Recycled Wearable Sleeping Bag For Fall 2021
Selk’bag announced the launch of its new Kids Recycled wearable sleeping bag, landing at retailers in fall 2021. Features include elastic hand closures, adjustable insulted hood and two-way double zipper for ease of entry. Machine washable with a stuff sack for transport and storage. The ISO temperature rating is 55F. DWR water repellent. Shell, insulation and […]
Bern Helmets x GRLSWIRL Co-Brand Skateboard Helmet
Bern Helmets announced it collaborated with GRLSWIRL to create a skate helmet. GRLSWIRL will use Bern’s Macon 2.0 helmet, which blends its DNA with Bern’s low-profile design and technology. The helmet is offered in a matte cream shell with retro-inspired stripes, matching lay-flat straps and 12 vents in small, medium, and large. It has the […]

Camping World Continues Expansion Of RV Dealer Network In Ohio
Camping World Holdings Inc. executed purchase agreements for the planned development of two new RV SuperCenters on approximately 15 acres in Sunbury, OH. Camping World currently has four locations in the state and plans to open new locations for business in the fall of 2022.