Salewa North America, which sells, distributes and services Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca in the U.S. and Canada, has hired White Cloud Communication for its communication strategy and public relations services…
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Active Junky Acquired by Purch
Active Junky, a loyalty platform and online shopping community that rewards and incentivizes users for their passion for gear and the outdoors, has been acquired by Purch, a digital content and commerce company…
Ugg Opens Men’s Pop-Up Shop in San Francisco
The Ugg brand, a division of Deckers Brands, announced the opening of an Ugg for Men pop-up shop in the heart of San Francisco…
JD Sports 1H Comps Rise with Athleisure Trend
JD Sports Fashion Plc reported same-store sales surged more than 10 percent in the first half of the year as it capitalized on the popularity of athletic footwear in its native U.K. market and Europe. Losses declined at its Outdoor segment, which operates
Sportsman’s Warehouse Investors to Sell Shares
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. announced that certain of its stockholders intend to offer 6.25 million shares of the company's common stock in a registered public offering…
National Bike Challenge Crushes Goal
The National Bike Challenge, an online ride tracking competition sponsored by PeopleForBikes and Kimberly-Clark, reached its 35-million-mile goal Sept 21 —10 days ahead of the five-month competition's 2015 end…
PSG Urges Shareholders to Vote Against Former Chairman in Proxy Battle
Performance Sports Group announced that it was mailing its definitive proxy materials in connection with its 2015 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on October 14, 2015…
Kathmandu Holdings Repels Hostile Takeover Bid
Briscoe Group Limited's hostile takeover bid for Kathmandu Holdings Limited expired Sept. 17 after the New Zealand retailer's shareholders tendered just 3.6 percent of their shares…
Breaking Away Cast Honors IB Aware Winners
Landry's Bicycles of Boston, MA was named the 2015 Retailer of the Year at the Interbike Awards Gala Sept. 17, which kicked off with a cameo by the cast of the 1979 cycling film Breaking Away…
Trew Gear Raises $1.6 Million, Abandons Wholesale Model
Trew Gear, a snowboard and ski apparel brand with a strong following among backcountry freeriders, has raised $1.6 million in capital that to extend its product line, add staff, and fortify its direct-to-consumer operations, the Portland Business Journal
PE Firm Names Millenacker to Run Royal Robbins
Veteran outdoor brand executive Michael Millenacker has rejoined Royal Robbins as its new CEO, effective immediately.
Millenacker will also serve on the board of directors of BRS Outdoor Holdings, LLC, the controlling entity of Royal Robbins and Evolv Spo
Nike Opens Flagship in Los Angeles
Nike opened its new West Coast flagship, Nike The Grove. Located in the iconic outdoor mall from which it takes its name, the three-story, 31,000-square-foot store will also operate as a meeting place for athletes connected through the Nike+ digital ecosy
Implus Adds Harbinger to Boost Fitness Segment
Implus announced the acquisition of Harbinger, a leading manufacturer of fitness accessories. Harbinger’s lineup includes an assortment of gloves, belts, straps, strength training aids, and functional fitness items. Terms were not disclosed…
Adidas Enters Hockey Category with Blockbuster NHL Deal
Fulfilling loud rumors that a deal was in the works, Adidas and the National Hockey League (NHL) last week announced that Adidas would replace Reebok as the producer of NHL uniforms beginning in the 2017/18 season. Still, the news led the rampant speculat
Champs Sports Rolls out Sneaker App
Champs Sports released its first smartphone mobile application for iOS and Android. Specifically designed to enhance the digital experience that sneaker lovers have…
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