Tactical apparel and gear company 5.11 has opened a brick-and-mortar retail store in Cincinnati, OH, providing another building block to the company’s’s 2018 retail expansion goal of 50 company-owned retail stores.
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Aisle Talk Week of September 10
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including the results of a new poll from Quinnipiac University that shows American voters approved, by a ratio of 49-to-37 percent, Nike’s decision to include Colin Kaepernick in the company’s “Just Do It” anniversary ad campaign.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort To Host Teton Gravity Research World Premiere and FarOutFest
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has partnered with Teton Gravity Research (TGR) to host “FarOutFest” this Saturday, September 15.
Sears Holdings Widens Q2 Loss
Sears Holdings Corporation reported a net loss of $508 million, or $4.68 a share, compared to a net loss of $250 million, or $2.33, for the second quarter of 2017. Total sales were down 25.6 percent due to store closings. Comps slid 3.9 percent.
Louisiana Mayor Rescinds Nike Ban
The mayor of Kenner, LA who banned his city’s recreation department from buying Nike products after news of Nike’s controversial Colin Kaepernick ad, is rescinding his order.
PGA Tour Superstore Opens In Indianapolis
PGA Tour Superstore announced the Grand Opening of its newest store in Indianapolis on Saturday, September 22.
Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Ad Earns Wide Approval From Younger Millennials
According to new poll from Quinnipiac University, American voters approved by a ratio of 49-to-37 percent of Nike’s decision to include Colin Kaepernick in the company’s “Just Do It” anniversary ad campaign. The results showed a wide age gap as voters 18 to 34 years old approve 67-to-21 percent while voters over 65 years old disapprove by a narrow 46-to-39 percent.
Cherokee Global Brands Revenues Dip 10 Percent in Q2
Cherokee Global Brands on Thursday reported revenues were down 10 percent for the second quarter reflecting the continuing transition from the company’s direct-to-retail licenses in the United States to wholesale licenses.
Beyond Coastal Expands Athlete Team To 13 In 2018
Beyond Coastal, manufacturer of premium sun care products, recently welcomed three new athletes to the company’s Athlete Team including skier Hadley Hammer, endurance runner Joseph Gray and ultrarunner Ian Sharman.
Helinox Selects In-Sport Fashions As Exclusive Canadian Distributor
Helinox, a designer of collapsible chairs, tables, cots and accessories for the outdoors, has announced a new partnership with In-Sport Fashions Inc. for sales and distribution in Canada.
Upventur Completes Yonder Acquisition, Expansion In Outdoor Market
Upventur on Thursday announced the completion of the company’s acquisition and integration strategy of Yonder, an outdoor adventure social media mobile app and company.
CCM Hockey & John Tavares Announce Four-Year Partnership Extension
CCM Hockey on Thursday announced a four-year partnership extension with John Tavares. An iconic figure in hockey, Tavares has just launched a new chapter in his NHL career, signing a seven-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Varsity Spirit And BAND Announce Partnership
Cheerleading and dance team company Varsity Spirit has announced a partnership with BAND, a leading group communication service that makes it easy for teams and groups to stay connected.
Duluth Holdings Opens 40th Store In Golden, CO
Apparel and accessories brand Duluth Holdings Inc., dba Duluth Trading Co., announced the grand opening of a store in Golden, CO, the company’s third location in the state and 40th location overall. The store is located at 16630 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, CO, 80401.
Perry Ellis Files Definitive Proxy Materials In Connection With Feldenkreis Transaction
Perry Ellis International Inc. announced that the company filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Feldenkreis transaction and commenced mailing the proxy statement to shareholders.
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