Celebrating its 20th year, Hat World Inc., which operates Lids, has introduced a 20th Anniversary celebration that includes special product launches and events, including a launch of the inaugural style of its “20th Anniversary Platinum Collection” headwe
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Foot Locker Introduces Shoemoji
Foot Locker, Inc. debuted its first smartphone mobile application for iOS and Android. The Foot Locker App also exclusively introduces the world to Shoemoji, the world's first sneaker replica emoticons…
1% for the Planet Appoints New CEO
1% for the Planet, one of the world’s largest environmental networks, said Kate Williams, the network’s director of partnerships, will step into the role of CEO, effective May 1, 2015…
Hydro Flask Names Eight More Hires
Hydro Flask disclosed eight hires made since the beginning of the year to bolster its marketing, product, operations and human resources departments and meet growing demand for its insulated stainless steel flasks…
Spenco Recognized for its Customer Service
Spenco Medical Corporation earned a Best Customer Service award for the month of March from LiveHelpNow, the company’s third-party customer service “live chat” provider…
Sports and Fitness Industry Surpasses $84 Billion in Wholesale Sales
The sports and fitness industry grew 3.5 percent in 2014, representing $84.3 billion in wholesale sales in the United States, according to the 2015 Manufacturers’ Sales by Category Report published by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)
Cabela’s Campaign Urges Americans to Disconnect and Get Outdoors
Cabela’s partnered with country singer Justin Moore to launch Disconnect Day, a nationwide campaign encouraging Americans to step away from their devices for a day to enjoy outdoor activities while reconnecting with themselves, family and friends…
Intrawest Reports Preliminary Season Pass Sales
Intrawest Resorts Holdings, Inc. reported that preliminary data indicate season pass and frequency product sales at its six North American mountain resorts grew 17.0 percent for the 2014/15 winter season through April 9, 2015, relative to the same time la
Tilly’s CFO Resigns
Tilly’s, Inc. announced that Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Ehrhardt intends to resign from Tilly’s to relocate closer to her family and pursue other professional interests…
Bicycle Leadership Conference Leads Out Sea Otter Classic for Industry Brass
A who’s who of bicycle industry executives, managers and other influencers met in Monterey, California, last week to discuss market growth at the Bicycle Leadership Conference, the annual gathering of the industry trade group Bicycle Product Supplie
RECALL: 1,000 Hyland Bikes With Civia Fenders
Civia Cycles, of Bloomington, MN is recalling about 1,000 Hyland bicycles and aluminum fenders because the mounting bracket can break or bend posing a fall hazard…
Trade Promotion Authority Bill Introduced in Both Houses of Congress
Leaders from both parties introduced Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation in both Houses of Congress Thursday that President Obama needs to consummate a new trade deal in Asia that is widely supported by athletic and outdoor brands…
Dick’s SG Scales Back Expansion Plans
Citing concerns about cannibalization as well as the ongoing shift towards online spending, Dick’s SG last week sharply lowered its planned store growth over the next three years and its overall fiscal 2017 revenue targets. “We feel based on t
Zalando Reports Better Than Expected Q1 Results
Zalando SE said group revenues and adjusted EBIT exceeded expectations in the first quarter, mainly due to a very strong start of the spring/summer season across the 15 European countries where it sells online…
RYU Apparel Raises CA$4.8MM in Private Placement
RYU Apparel Inc. has completed a private placement financing for gross proceeds of approximately CA$4.8 million, priced at CA$0.30 per common share…
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