About 20,000 Ortovox avalanche transceivers sold in the U.S. are being recalled, as well as about 7,000 sold in Canada.
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Zumiez’s Comp Increase In June
Zumiez’s comparable sales increased 2.7 percent compared to a comparable sales increase of 5.3 percent a year ago.
Moody’s May Downgrade Newell’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service today placed Newell Brands’ ratings on review for downgrade. The rating agency said this follows the significant amount of change the company is expected to undergo as part of the company’s recently announced accelerated transformation plan.
REI To Relocate Anchorage And Lincoln Park Stores
REI plans to relocate the company’s Anchorage store to Midtown Mall and the company’s Lincoln Park store to a larger, two-story location on the banks of the Chicago River’s North Branch. Both moves will take place in early 2019.
Newest Round Of Tariffs Hits Sporting Goods
The U.S. Trade Representative released a new round of proposed tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of U.S. imports from China, potentially including sports bags and baseball, softball, hockey and ski gloves.
Pukka Re-Signs With OHSBCA Through 2021
Pukka, based in Findlay, OH, signed an agreement that continues to make the company the “Official Headwear Supplier” of the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association through the year 2021.
Camping World To Acquire Russ Dean RV
Camping World Holdings Inc. signed an agreement to acquire Russ Dean RV located in Pasco, WA.
Tentsile Expands Leadership Team And Sales Force
Responding to significant growth in the North American market, Tentsile, the maker of portable tree houses, announced an expansion of the company’s global leadership and North American sales team.
Varsity Brands And GoFundMe Partner To Support School Sports
Varsity Brands, the parent of BSN Sports and Varsity Spirit, and GoFundMe, the world’s largest social fundraising platform, announced an exclusive partnership to change the way teams raise money for school groups, sports teams, their players, communities and related extracurriculars.
Reebok Partners With CFDA
Reebok announced the company’s partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) The goal of he collaboration is to nurture creativity and the future talent of American fashion.
Adidas Partners With Team Jamaica Lacrosse
Adidas announced a new partnership to become the official athletic footwear, apparel and equipment brand for Team Jamaica Lacrosse.
SFIA Argues Against Trade War
“SFIA believes a trade war will hurt American consumers, businesses and workers. It’s not clear how this gets resolved once it starts,” said SFIA CEO and president Tom Cove.
Russell Athletic Partners With Boxercraft On College Licensed Apparel
Russell Athletic and Boxercraft announced a partnership that names Boxercraft as the exclusive decoration, marketing and sales partner for Russell Athletic’s collegiate licensed business.
BioLite’s CEO Jonathan Cedar Named To OIA’s Board Of Directors
BioLite, a specialist in energy solutions, announced the company’s CEO and co-founder Jonathan Cedar has been elected to the Outdoor Industry of America’s Board of Directors.
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening in Rockford, IL
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is now open in Rockford, IL. The 31,000-square-foot location is one of three facilities in the state.
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