Recco, the rescue technology manufacturer, reported it partnered with Dakine as the company launched its outerwear collection. Recco said its rescue reflectors will be integrated into “key Dakine outerwear products, like... (Read More)
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has launched a new digital museum exhibit exploring the... (Read More)
SGB Media has obtained an internal communication from Dick's Sporting Goods announcing the appointment of Todd Spaletto as president of its new Public Lands retail division serving the outdoor specialty market. (Read More)
Rocky Brands, Inc. saw trends in its wholesale business “bounce back nicely” in the third quarter and that resurgence, combined with the “continued strength” in its DTC channels, led to an outstanding quarter from both a top and bottom-line perspective. (Read More)
J. C. Penney Company reported earnings on an adjusted basis fell 24.6 percent in the fourth quarter as same-store sales were down 7.0 percent. (Read More)
Adidas and former Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino reached a settlement sixteen months after a federal judge dismissed his lawsuit against Adidas. Terms were not disclosed. (Read More)
Planet Fitness Inc. on Tuesday announced that Tom Fitzgerald has been appointed chief financial officer. (Read More)
Patagonia is suing third-party seller Kimberly McHugh for selling Patagonia-branded products through Amazon and other platforms without authorization, according to thefashionlaw.com. (Read More)
MeatEater Inc. announced its expansion from media into direct-to-consumer retail with the acquisition of hunting technical apparel and gear company First Lite. (Read More)
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Varsity Brands has officially opened submissions for the fourth annual 2019 Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards, which honor those in America's high schools who are making an impact to build school pride and community spirit. A total of $100,000 will be awarded across 25 categories. (Read More)
Brunswick Corporation announced that it had 126 United States patents granted to the Company during 2018, up nearly a third from its 2017 results and nearly twice as many as it was awarded in 2015. All Brunswick divisions – marine engine, boat and fitness -- contributed to this record-breaking innovation output. (Read More)
After Apple announced lower-than-expected performance over the holiday season on January 2, Wells Fargo in a note said concerns over slowing growth in China may cause a “negative read-through” for Nike, Adidas, Skechers and other consumer-goods companies with big exposures to China. (Read More)
BSN Sports announced that it has finalized the acquisition of Sports Page Team, LLC based in Pella, IA. Sports Page, which has served athletic and team sports customers since 1978, is a leading distributor of team Sports apparel and equipment in Iowa and eastern Nebraska. (Read More)
WWE announced the appointment of Sarah Cummins as senior vice president, consumer products. Prior to joining WWE, Cummins was head of business development & strategic partnerships at New York Road Runners Inc. (Read More)
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that it has closed on the acquisition of Coates RV with locations in Hugo and Cloquet in Minnesota. (Read More)
Wigwam Mills Inc., the maker of premium, made-in-the-USA socks, has announced it is searching for Wigwam brand ambassadors to wear and represent their socks and the Wigwam brand during the current year. The program, called #TeamWigwam, will include a diverse group of approximately 12 of athletes. (Read More)
The Freeride World Tour (FTW) reached new safety partnerships with backcountry brands, Black Diamond, Pieps and Vibram, while continuing its partnerships with ISTA and RECCO (search and rescue devices). (Read More)
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. announced the appointment of Fran Della Badia as president of AM Retail Group, Inc., the retail subsidiary of G-III that operates stores and websites for its DKNY, Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass and Karl Lagerfeld Paris brands and stores for the Calvin Klein Performance brand. (Read More)
Camping World has closed a Gander Outdoors stores in Appleton, WI, the third Gander Outdoors to close since re-opening the former Gander Mountain chain. (Read More)