President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to order new tariffs on steel and aluminum isn’t likely to impact sporting goods or outdoor gear suppliers, according to analysis by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA).
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John Burroughs … Industry Icon Retires
John Burroughs, Chairman of the Board, Cascade Designs, retires.
Vibram on Land and Water
What’s new for Spring 2018 from Vibram? The V-Aqua, V-Alpha and V-Soul
LaCoste x Save Our Species
A set of 10 limited edition polo shirts were featured during LaCosta’s runway show at Paris Fashion week last week and sold out immediately.
Backcountry Taps OutsidePR As Agency Of Record
OutsidePR announced their appointment as agency of record for specialty retailer, Backcountry.
Gander Outdoors Sets Openings For Wisconsin And Michigan
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, has opened stores in Rothschild, WI and Marquette, MI.
Skechers Foundation Gives More Than $1.5 Million to Children with Special Needs and Education
The Skechers Foundation celebrated its ninth record-breaking Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk for children last week at the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, California – presenting more than $510,000 to The Friendship Foundation in support of kids with special needs, and over $1 million for education foundations.
The Finish Line Youth Foundation Donates $386,635 In Q4 2017
The 16 grants to youth organizations in nine states and the territory of Puerto Rico support healthy lifestyles and youth development.
Nautilus’ Q4 Earnings Drop On Impairment Charge
Nautilus Inc. reported earnings slid in the fourth quarter after absorbing an impairment charge for the Octane Fitness trade name. Operating income before the charge fell 21 percent due to lower gross margins and increased media spend. Revenues grew 1.7 percent.
Firearms Background Check Declines Moderate In February
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that February 2018 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) was down 2 percent versus the year ago.
Outdoor Industry Association Website Now Features Quick Access To Sustainable Supply Chain Resources
The platform provides easy access to tools and resources created by the OIA Sustainability Working Group (SWG), which has been working for over a decade on addressing supply chain issues.
TYR Sport To Support The Mac Crutchfield Foundation
TYR Sport plans to support The Mac Crutchfield Foundation and all of its initiatives to develop pro-swimming programs and promote health, fun and safety in the water.
Tennis Owners & Managers Conference Set For Charleston, SC In April
In addition to featured speakers such as ClubIntel co-founder Stephen Tharrett and ConantLeadership CEO Douglas R. Conant, the conference will feature unique “TOM Talk” sessions focusing on specific topics, then include roundtable discussions.
Helinox To Open North American Office
Helinox, the Korean-based leader in high performance collapsible furniture, has announced plans to launch a U.S.-based subsidiary, Helinox USA. The initiative will be led by industry veterans Sally McCoy and Ted Ganio with McCoy serving as the Executive Chair of the Board and Ganio as CEO.
Bridgedale and Joy Of Sox Donate 16,000 Pairs Of Socks To The Homeless Community
Bridgedale Outdoor Ltd, a global market leader in the manufacture of performance socks, is donating 16,000 Merino Hiker socks to the nonprofit organization The Joy of Sox.