Hilco Vision Outdoor Appoints New Head Of Sales

Hilco Vision announced that former Native Eyewear co-founder George Schott has been appointed sales director for Hilco Vision Outdoor, leading the Croakies Leader Swim and Jonathan Paul Fitovers Eyewear brands.

LA Fitness Announces Launch Of Its First Ever Podcast

LA Fitness officially launched the Living Healthy Podcast, an extension of the Living Healthy blog but in an audio format, which will serve as an additional resource for members and listeners to help them better stay on track with their health and fitness goals.

The North Face Names Hilaree Nelson Captain Of Global Athlete Team

The North Face announced that ski mountaineer and long-time athlete Hilaree Nelson will serve as captain for the Global Athlete Team. Conrad Anker currently holds the position and will serve as co-captain with Nelson through the remainder of 2018, before Nelson fully transitions to team captain in 2019.

Cheer Factor Celebrates 17th Anniversary

Eagan, MN-based Cheer Factor Inc. – The Warm-up Co. has announced the company’s 17th anniversary serving the dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, color guard, skating and swimming markets.

NRF: BTS And College Spending To Reach $82.8 Billion

Total spending for K-12 schools and college combined is projected to reach $82.8 billion, nearly as high as last year’s $83.6 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics.