Vans Checkerboard Slip-On Pro is a go-to style for Vans’ global BMX team rider and fan favorite, Scotty Cranmer.
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Get Out And Hike … Eddie Bauer #WhyIHike
Eddie Bauer #WhyIHike. Eddie Bauer is asking everyone to share stories of what inspires them to hike.
Rogue Fitness Acquires OSO Barbell
Rogue Fitness formally announced the acquisition of OSO Barbell, a leading designer and manufacturer of barbell collars and other specialty weightlifting products. As part of the agreement, Rogue will carry all OSO products into the company’s line-up in 2018.
NRF/University Of Florida Survey: Retail ‘Shrink’ Decreased In 2017
Thefts, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” decreased to $46.8 billion in 2017 from $48.9 billion the year before as shoplifting and organized retail crime continued to be the leading causes, according to the annual National Retail Security Survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and the University of Florida.
Russell Athletic Partners With Augusta Sportswear
Russell Athletic and Augusta Sportswear have announced a strategic partnership to bring Russell Athletic uniforms back to the team sports channel. With this partnership, Augusta Sportswear becomes the official team sports partner of Russell Athletic and will exclusively manufacture, market and sell team uniforms and other team-specific products.
Under Armour Donates To Big City Mountaineers To Change The Lives Of Kids
Under Armour donated $20,000 worth of technical rain gear and outerwear to Big City Mountaineers this week to outfit 1,000 kids so that they can participate in BCM programs this summer.
Clarus Extends Tender Offer
Clarus Corporation announced today that the company is extending the expiration time of the company’s previously announced tender offer.
Spy Partners With Locally
Through a technology platform powered by Locally, Spy now delivers an online-to-offline shopping experience that showcases immediate local availability on the same page as the products being viewed.
Fitbit’s CFO Departs
Fitbit Inc. announced that chief financial officer William R. Zerella will depart the company, effective June 15. The company has promoted Ronald W. Kisling, currently serving as chief accounting officer, to the role of CFO.
Crocs Appoints Bill Gray To Board Of Directors
Crocs Inc. announced that Bill Gray has been appointed to the company’s board of directors. Gray has served as a senior advisor to Blackstone’s Private Equity Group since 2010.
Deckers Brands Appoints Two New Independent Directors
Deckers Brands announced the appointment of Brian A. Spaly and Cindy L. Davis to the company’s board of directors. Coinciding with these appointments, Deckers also announced that Karyn O. Barsa has resigned from the Board.
Jon Sinko Joins Element from Adidas
Element announced the addition of Jon Sinko to the company as VP, global merchandising and design, overseeing the brand’s product function globally.
Rawlings Gets Assist From MLB In Sale
Seidler Equity Partners partnered with Major League Baseball to acquire Rawlings for $395 million. Said Mike Thompson, EVP of marketing at Rawlings, in an interview with SGB, “Rawlings has always been joined at the hip with Major League Baseball.”
Duluth Holdings Beats On Income, Misses On Revenue
Duluth Holdings Inc. reported first-quarter net income that beat analysts’ estimates and revenue that fell short. The apparel and accessories company posted a net loss of $0.7 million, or 2 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.4 million, or 1 cent per diluted share in the prior year-first quarter. Analysts expected a loss of 5 cents per share.
Adidas Sees Record World Cup Jersey Revenues
In an interview with Bloomberg, Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted predicted that unit sales of jerseys at this year’s World Cup will exceed the 8 million Adidas sold in 2014.
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