5.11 Opens Store In Cincinnati, OH

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.