Bass Pro Shops received the Ducks Unlimited Corporate Conservation Achievement Award Friday, June 1, at DU’s 81st Annual National Convention in Indianapolis, IN.
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Grassroots Connect Returns To Knoxville
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, returns to the Knoxville Convention Center with the four-day Connect spring buying show, June 14-17, 2018.
Smartwool Partners With GoPro Mountain Games
Smartwool has signed on as the official sock of the GoPro Mountain Games. The annual event is taking place from June 7 to 10, 2018, in Vail, CO.
Yue Yuen’s Revenues Climb In May
Yue Yuen reported consolidated operating revenue of $876.4 million in May versus $809.5 million a year ago, representing a gain of 8.3 percent.
Newell Brands Announces $2.5 Billion Expansion of Share Repurchase Authorization
Newell Brands Inc. announced that the company’s board of directors has approved an expansion to the company’s stock repurchase authorization.
Adidas Signs Alix Klineman
Adidas announced multi-year partnerships with 2017 AVP Beach Volleyball Rookie of the Year Alix Klineman. The 6’5” athlete from Manhattan Beach will become the face of Adidas Volleyball.
IHRSA Announced Institute Scholarship Recipients
The IHRSA Institute announced that Annie Fältman is the recipient of The John McCarthy Merit Scholarship and Kelli Mokeler is the recipient of The Curt & Jane Beusman Scholarship.
JC Penney To Open Fanatics Shops
JC Penney has partnered with Fanatics Inc. to open 325 Fanatics in-store shops selling team apparel. An additional 325 Fanatics destinations will be open by the back-to-school season.
Eddie Bauer, PacSun Combined Under New Operating Company
Golden Gate Capital announced that the company has established a new operating company, PSEB Group. PSEB will be composed of two Golden Gate portfolio companies: Eddie Bauer and Pacific Sunwear of California. In connection with the establishment of PSEB, Golden Gate will invest additional equity in PSEB to support the company’s growth.
Under Armour Names Brothers & Co. PR Agency
Under Armour Inc. announced Friday that the company has retained Tulsa, OK-based Brothers & Co. as the company’s public relations agency for the UA Hunt, UA Fish, UA Freedom and UA Tactical categories.
Aisle Talk Week of June 4
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Winnebago acquiring boat manufacturer Chris-Craft.
Leadville Race Series x Warrior’s Ascent … A Path of Healing for Veterans and First Responders
Raise awareness and money during the Leadville Race Series for veterans and first responders dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress.
Winnebago Acquires Chris-Craft
Winnebago Industries Inc. acquired Chris-Craft, the recreational boat builder, from Stellican Ltd., which has owned Chris-Craft since 2001. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
OIA Elects Two Returning And Four First-Term Board Members
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced two returning board members and four new incoming members to the board.
Lululemon To Repurchase 3.3 Million Shares from Advent International
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced that the company has agreed to repurchase 3.3 million shares of the company’s common stock in a private transaction with funds affiliated with Advent International Corporation.
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