The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) filed an administrative complaint against Britax Child Safety, Inc., alleging that certain models of their B.O.B. jogging strollers contain defects in their design which present a substantial product hazard.
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Safilo Group Appoints New CEO
Safilo Group S.p.A. reported that its Chief Executive Officer Luisa Delgado would retire from the company at the end of this month for personal reasons.
NBS Honors Dunham’s Ken Meehan
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) awarded Ken Meehan, president of Dunham’s Sports, with the NBS Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ultimate Direction Adds Mountain Running Icon Anna Frost As Ambassador
Ultimate Direction, the maker of brand in hydration and wearable gear, has signed Hardrock 100 winner and global adventurer Anna Frost.
Big Rock Sports Merchandise Manager Retires
Big Rock Sports announced the retirement of senior merchandise manager Rocky Conroy.
The North Face Partners With The Grand Traverse
The North Face announced a three-year sponsorship of The Grand Traverse.
ENO Partners With One Percent For The Planet
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of camping hammocks and innovative outdoor accessories, has joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.
In Memorium: Jim Bridwell, Mountaineering Maverick, 1944-2018
In Memorium: Jim Bridwell, Mountaineering Maverick, 1944-2018
The Hunger Games or the Olympic Games?
Social media cannot get enough of Olympic commentators Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir.
VF’s Q4 Powered By Vans, North Face Misses Plan
VF Corp. reported sales at Vans vaulted 35 percent in the fourth quarter, led by a 38 percent climb in the Americas. North Face missed plan in part due to aggressive efforts to clear Amazon of unauthorized dealers and reduced off-price sales overall but is still expected to see high-single digit growth for 2018.
Outdoor & Recreation Drives Newell Brands’ Play Segment Growth In Q4
Newell Brands reported sales in its Play segment climbed 6.6 percent in the fourth quarter. Core sales grew 5.4 percent, reflecting strong growth on Coleman, Contigo, Marmot and Team Sports partially offset by declines on Fishing.
Puma’s Women’s Focus Paying Off
Following the report of its third strong annual campaign in a row, Bjørn Gulden, CEO, Puma SE, detailed the many ways the brand’s focus on female training, its celebrity brand ambassadors, and its ability to amplify its voice through social media is helping drive the company’s turnaround.
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