Outdoor co-op REI will open its new store in Kalispell, MT, on Nov. 9 at the Spring Prairie Commons shopping center on Nov. 9.
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Fleet Feet Announces Honorees Of Inaugural Pacesetter Award
Carrboro, NC-based Run specialty retailer Fleet Feet on Wednesday announced the 12 employee honorees of its inaugural Pacesetter Award.
Newell Brands To Sell Pure Fishing To Sycamore Partners For $1.3 Billion
Newell Brands on Wednesday announced it has signed definitive agreements to sell Pure Fishing to the private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $1.3 billion.
Sequential Brands Posts Loss On Impairment Charges
Sequential Brands Group Inc. reported a loss in the third quarter after absorbing an impairment charges related to the trademarks of two of the company’s non-core brands as well as expenses related to a strategic shift to a direct-to-retail license with Walmart for the Avia brand.
ISPO Munich Adding Two More Halls For 2019 Show
ISPO Munich will be boasting an extra two halls in ISPO Munich 2019. In January 2018, over 2,800 exhibitors showcased their products at the leading international trade fair spread across 16 halls.
Adidas Q3 Profits Leap, Sales Impacted By Softness In Europe
Adidas hiked its 2018 profit guidance, citing a strong earnings performance in the third quarter, but trimmed its revenue target due to weaker-than-expected growth in Western Europe. Revenues at the Adidas brand increased 10 percent in the quarter, driven by double-digit growth in Sport Inspired as well as high-single-digit growth in Sport Performance. Revenues at Reebok decreased 5 percent.
Wolverine Lifts Guidance On Strong Q3 Profit Gains
Wolverine World Wide Inc. lifted its guidance for the third time this year after reporting earnings on an adjusted basis rose 44 percent. Underlying revenue rose 1.1 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
Lew’s Holdings Acquires Southern Plastics
Lew’s Holdings Corporation, the supplier of fishing and hunting products through Lew’s, Strike King, and Hunters Specialties, announced that it has acquired Southern Plastics Company Inc., a manufacturer of soft plastic fishing lures.
HydraPak Acquires Polar Bottle
HydraPak, maker of performance hydration products and the largest OEM supplier of reservoirs globally, on Tuesday announced its acquisition of Polar Bottle. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Brooks Running Strengthens Position In Europe
Brooks Running recently organized its European business into three commercial territories (North, Central and South), each with its own business leader to better capitalize on growth. Brooks also recently appointed a new EMEA Sales Director and EMEA Marketing Director.
Vicis Amasses $28.5M In Funding Round
Vicis Inc., the maker the ZERO1 football helmet, announced the closing of a $28.5M Series B funding, which includes an investment from All-Pro NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers through Rx3 Ventures.
Bogs Sales Dip 5 Percent In Q3
Weyco Group, Inc. reported wholesale sales of Bogs were down 5 percent for the third quarter, mainly with outdoor and online retailers.
Camping World Misses On Q3 Revenue, EPS Targets
Camping World Holdings Inc. reported revenue for the third quarter ended September 30 increased 6.2 percent to $1.313 billion, but it fell short of Wall Street’s estimates by $110 million.
Nike Names New Leaders For Asia Pacific And Latin America And Global Sales
Nike Inc. announced that effective December 1, Carl Grebert, currently the VP, GM of the global Jordan Brand, will become the company’s new VP, GM of its Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA) geography. Ann Hebert, currently VP, GM of the APLA geography, will become the new VP, Global Sales.
Laura J. Flanagan Named to Board of Directors Of Callaway Golf Co.
Callaway Golf Co. on Tuesday announced that it has increased the size of the company’s board of directors from nine to 10 members, and that Laura J. Flanagan has been appointed to the board.
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