The German Football Association (DFB) announced a partnership with Fanatics. Beginning in January 2019, the new long-term partnership will see fans of the national team provided with a greater range of products and wider availability around the world.
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Project Play Summit To Be Held In Washington, D.C.
The Aspen Institute Project Play Summit, designed to address the cost barriers kids from lower income households increasingly face participating in youth sports, will be held in Washington, D.C. on October 16.
The Conservation Alliance Celebrates 10th Annual Backyard Collective
On Thursday, October 11, The Conservation Alliance celebrated the association’s 10th Annual Backyard Collective stewardship event in Bend, OR. More than 90 volunteers from 10 member companies participated in the day.
Ortovox Appoints Northeast Reps
Ortovox, a leader in avalanche safety and wool-based mountain wear since 1988, announced the company’s partnership with Rand Whitney, principal of Alpin Sport Group in the Northeast territory, covering Maine to Maryland.
New Iconix CEO Resigns From Big 5’s Board
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported Robert Galvin, who was just named CEO of Iconix Brand Group, has resigned from the company’s board of directors.
Moody’s Affirms Bass Pro’s Ratings On Cabela’s Progress
Moody’s affirmed the ratings of Bass Pro after due to improving margins as synergies from the company’s merger with Cabela’s have arrived ahead of plan. Bass Pro’s debt repayments have also been higher than expected since the acquisition closed.
Nordica Appoints Marketing And Sales Support Specialist
Nordica announced the hiring of Joe Cavallaro as the company’s marketing and sales support specialist.
RECALL: Adidas Kids Swimwear
Adidas announced a voluntary recall of kids’ swimwear products of the Infinitex 3-Stripe range.
Under Armour Signs Two NBA Rookies: Mo Bamba And Hamidou Diallo
Under Armour signed Orlando Magic rookie center Mo Bamba and Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Hamidou Diallo.
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Robust Q3 Profit Gain
Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income for the quarter ended September 29, 2018 of $8.36 million, or $2.01 per share, compared to $5.86 million, or $1.36, in the third quarter of 2017.
Lululemon To Sponsor Kansas City Marathon
The Kansas City Marathon presented by Garmin has entered into an apparel partnership with Lululemon.
Sisu Mouthguards Extends Partnership With US Lacrosse
US Lacrosse has announced a multi-year extension with Sisu Mouthguards as the official mouthguard of US Lacrosse and Team USA. Sisu has been a partner of US Lacrosse since 2016.
New Footwear Legislation Now In Effect
According to a trade alert sent out Wednesday by Rich Harper of the Outdoor Industry Association, legislation supported by OIA that will lower costs on certain outdoor footwear products officially went into effect on Saturday, October 13.
OIA Announces Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Education Schedule
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the nonprofit trade association for the outdoor industry, released the Outdoor University education schedule for Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
Winnebago’s Q4 Earnings Climb 19.5 Percent
Winnebago Industries, which earlier this year entered the marine segment with the company’s acquisition of Chris-Craft, reported earnings rose 19.5 percent in the fourth quarter ended August 25 on a 17.9 percent revenue gain.
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