Mo Bamba, drafted sixth in the NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic, is teaming up with give-back sock brand Bombas.
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NSGA Applauds Supreme Court Ending Sales Tax Loophole
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) applauded the United States Supreme Court’s decision that will permit states to require out-of-state internet sellers to collect and remit the sales taxes that are due.
Nautilus Appoints Jay McGregor General Manager, North America Retail
Nautilus Inc. named Jay McGregor vice president, general manager, North America retail.
Academy Sports Sets Texas Openings
Academy Sports + Outdoors announce plans to open stores in Aliana and Mansfield in Texas.
Academy Sports Opens First Store In Winston-Salem
Academy Sports + Outdoors now has 12 stores throughout North Carolina.
REI Invests Over $600,000 In Rewilding Five U.S. Cities This Year
Five U.S. cities will see five urban and suburban areas transformed into areas for outdoor recreation, thanks in part to more than half a million dollars in grant funding from REI this year.
Retailers Cheer Supreme Court Ruling On Online Taxes
Specialty retailers in the active space – decimated over the years by consumers showrooming stores and then fetching lower prices online – stand to significantly benefit from the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that requires online retailers to collect sales taxes. Amy Roberts, executive director of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), said, “The Supreme Court’s ruling is a huge win for the future of specialty outdoor retailers and will help ensure that all retailers compete on a level playing field.”
Aisle Talk Week Of June 18
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Puma signing endorsement deals with the NBA’s No. 1 draft pick Deandre Ayton and Hall of Fame legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier.
Blizzard/Tecnica Appoints National Product Manager
Blizzard/Tecnica announced the hiring of Christian Avery as national product manager.
Mark Schneider Joins U.S. Ski & Snowboard As CTO
U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the Olympic national governing body for ski and snowboard sports in the U.S., announced that Mark Schneider has joined the organization as chief technology officer (CTO).
Saola Shoes Hires Independent Reps
Eco-conscious footwear brand Saola Shoes announced the addition of several experienced and respected independent sales reps, rounding out representation in all key U.S. regions.
Supreme Court: Online Shoppers Can Be Forced To Pay Sales Tax
The U.S. Supreme Court gave states broad authority to require online retailers to collect sales taxes.
Granite Gear Promotes David Eisenberg To Creative Manager
Backpack manufacturer Granite Gear has promoted David Eisenberg to creative manager.
Why Did Winnebago Acquire Chris-Craft?
On the company’s first-quarter quarter conference call, Winnebago Industries’ CEO Michael Happe said the reason it acquired the Chris-Craft, the recreational boat builder, was not only for diversity but to tap burgeoning growth opportunities in the marine segment.
C-A-L Ranch Stores Companies Announces Management Changes
C-A-L Ranch Stores Companies Inc. appointed Tom Yearsley as chief executive officer. Brock Leonardson is the new chief financial officer, and Mandi Dyer is the new general merchandise manager.
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