Andrew Pemberton, a 20-year veteran of publishing and former executive of Panache Cyclewear, has been named chief executive officer of Pocket Outdoor Media, the holding company that publishes VeloNews, Triathlete, Women’s Running, Competitor and VeloPress books.
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Tariff ‘Wild Card’ Threatens Retail Imports
With retail sales continuing to grow, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to remain strong this month after setting three new records this summer, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
GSM Acquires CoyoteLight
GSM Outdoors LLC, the maker of hunting and shooting products, announced the company’s acquisition of CoyoteLight, the predator light hunting brand.
Chaos Headwear Adds Rep Agency
Chaos Headwear added the Baratti Marketing Group Inc. to the company’s U.S. national sales team.
JackRabbit Acquires Rhythm Running, To Open Two Stores
Back in expansion mode, JackRabbit announced the company has completed the acquisition of Nashville-based Rhythm Running. In addition, the company is opening two new stores in Houston, TX, and Tampa, FL.
2018 SFIA State Of The Industry Report Released
The 2018 SFIA State of the Industry Report, released today, indicates the American sports and fitness products industry grew 2.4 percent in 2017, up from 2.0 percent growth in 2016 and 2015.
Dæhlie Teams Up With Verde Brand Communications
Dæhlie, the leading Nordic apparel company in Scandinavia, hired Verde Brand Communications as the company’s agency of record for integrated media relations and brand communications.
Warrior Dash Adds Multiple Distances Beginning In 2019
Warrior Dash, the obstacle course race that more than 3 million people have completed since 2009, announced additional race distance options beginning in 2019.
Nite Ize Secures New Global Distribution Headquarters
Nite Ize has secured one of the last available 160,000-square-foot warehouses in Boulder County to serve as the company’s new global distribution headquarters to support growth.
Croakies Signs Tyler Eifert
Croakies, the original manufacturer of industry-leading outdoor retention products, announced the company has expanded the company’s relationship with all-pro tight end and serial outdoorsman Tyler Eifert.
Thermacell Partners With Outtech
Thermacell Repellents Inc. announced a new partnership with Outtech Inc. Based in Aurora, OH, Outtech is the premier sales and marketing agency in the outdoor and sporting goods industry. Effective September 1, Outtech is representing Thermacell’s Mosquito and Tick products across the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.
JBL Extends NBA Partnership
JBL renewed the company’s multi-year relationship with the NBA and expanded the company’s footprint among players and teams.
Macy’s To Hire 80,000 Seasonal Employees In 2018
Macy’s Inc. on Wednesday announced plans to hire approximately 80,000 seasonal colleagues for positions at the company’s Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, call centers, distribution centers and online fulfillment centers nationwide for the 2018 holiday season. Macy’s anticipates a strong and successful holiday shopping season.
Nike Veteran Joins Curaleaf
Chris Melillo, who formerly served as senior director of stores North America for Nike Inc. and VP of stores for DTLR/Villa, has joined Curaleaf, a vertically integrated cannabis operator based in Wakefield, MA.
Prana Partners With Jam Collective
Prana, which is owned by Columbia Sportswear, named Jam Collective as the company’s public relations agency of record.
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