BLDG Active announced the addition of pro Multi-World Champ Brian Lopes to its ambassador team.
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Nautilus Seeing Healthy Response To Bowflex Treadmills
Nautilus Inc. said sales in its Retail segment were down in the fourth quarter due to timing issues but retail sell-throughs were strong for the Bowflex MaxTrainer as well as the recently-introduced Bowflex cardio line of treadmills and elliptical. Companywide, earnings were slightly down but in line with targets.
The Walking Company Reaches Agreement On Recapitalization
The Walking Company Holdings Inc., has announced that it has obtained critical stakeholder support for a comprehensive recapitalization of the company. The company’s controlling shareholders have committed to invest $10 million in new equity into the company and it has obtained debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from it lender, Wells Fargo Bank, for up to $50 million.
RumbleRoller Rolls Into Partnership With Mobility Expert And Founder Of MobilityWOD Kelly Starrett
RumbleRoller announces a partnership with renowned CrossFit coach, founder of MobilityWOD and physical therapist, Kelly Starrett
NBA Considering Removing “One and Done” Age Limit
The NBA is considering ending the “one-and-done” age limit rule for players who want to enter the NBA draft in wake of the pay-for-play scandal roiling college basketball, according to a report from ESPN.
Nordstrom Rejects Take-Private Offer By Family Group
A special committee of Nordstrom’s board rejected a roughly $8.4 billion offer, amounting to $50 a share, from the founding Nordstrom family to buy the company, saying the price was too low.
VF Corp. Appoints Velia Carboni As Chief Digital Officer
VF Corp. announced the appointment of Velia Carboni, formerly at Fidelity Investments, to the new position of chief digital officer. She will report to VF’s chairman, president and CEO, Steve Rendle, and will serve on the company’s senior leadership team.
Any Metal Tarriffs Unlikely To Impact Sporting Goods Industry
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).
John Burroughs … Industry Icon Retires
John Burroughs, Chairman of the Board, Cascade Designs, retires.
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.
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