Body Glove International, a leading watersports and outdoor active brand since 1953, announced the signing of legendary athlete, speaker and philanthropist Chris Bertish as an official ambassador.
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Sea To Summit Brings Andy Palmer On Board As General Manager
Sea to Summit, a supplier of backpacking, camping, paddling and adventure travel gear, welcomed Andy Palmer to the company’s North American executive team as the team’s general manager.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Announces Secondary Public Offering
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. announced that the company’s stockholders, Seidler Equity Partners III L.P. and SK Capital Holdings L.P., have agreed to sell 2.82 million shares of the company’s common stock in a registered, underwritten public offering.
Dwyane Wade Signs ‘Lifetime’ Deal With Li-Ning
Dwyane Wade has signed a lifetime deal with the Chinese sports brand Li-Ning according to the Associated Press.

SFIA Webinar Stresses Urgency In Applying For Tariff Exclusions
On a webinar Wednesday, David Cohen, an international trade expert with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg and Bill Sells, SVP government relations & public affairs at the SFIA, discussed the urgency for affected sporting goods companies to seek exclusions to avoid the latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports. The first deadline in the exclusion process is less than 10 days away.
Deloitte Finds More BTS Shoppers Decide To Purchase In-Store Than Online
This year’s Deloitte’s “2018 Back-to-College Survey” shows that mobile and online shopping is hitting a plateau amongst parents.
SFIA Releases First Batch Of Single Sport & Fitness Activity Reports For 2018
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) is releasing a total of 90 Single Sport & Fitness Reports for 2018.
OT Sports To Sponsor Minor League Baseball
Beginning with the 2019 season, OT Sports will be an official on-field provider of home and road uniforms, including pants, for Minor League Baseball.
Perry Ellis Special Committee Reiterates Commitment To George Feldenkreis Transaction
The special committee of the Perry Ellis International Inc. board of directors, which is composed of the independent directors, reiterated the committee’s commitment to the George Feldenkreis transaction and the committee’s intention to recommend that all Perry Ellis shareholders vote for the Feldenkreis transaction.
Brunswick Corporation Appoints Board Member
Brunswick Corporation announced that Joseph McClanathan has been elected to serve as a member of the company’s board of directors, as well as on the board’s human resources and compensation committee and finance committee.
SylvanSport Continues Advocacy For Growth Of Outdoor Industry
SylvanSport CEO Thomas Dempsey worked closely with state officials, other North Carolina outdoor industry members and the North Carolina Outdoor Recreation Industry Office to host delegates from all 11 states with Outdoor Recreation Industry Offices last week in Asheville, NC.
Reasonworx Partners With Clim8 To Develop North American Brand Technology Partnerships
Reasonworx, the product development firm based in Salt Lake City, announced a new partnership with Clim8, a France-based intelligent thermal technology company.

Boa Technology Relocates To New Denver Headquarters
Boa Technology Inc., creators of the Boa Performance Fit System, recently opened the doors of the company’s new global headquarters in Denver’s RiNo Art District, 3575 Ringsby Court.
Arc’Teryx Pays Tribute To Marc-Andre Leclerc
Arc’Teryx is paying tribute to athlete Marc-Andre Leclerc during the Arc’Teryx Climbing Academy by dedicating a night of speeches and events in his honor. The event is scheduled for opening night of the Climbing Academy this Thursday, July 19, in downtown Squamish, British Columbia.
The North Face To Celebrate Global Climbing Day
The North Face said the company is again partnering with dozens of climbing gyms and facilities worldwide to celebrate Global Climbing Day (August 18, 2018) and offering climbing opportunities in cities in the U.S., China, Europe, Canada and Mexico.