The NHL and Fanatics launched a full 31-team assortment of the League’s new official fan jersey, the “Breakaway.” This launch coincided with the launch of the League’s new Canadian-based e-commerce platform, NHLShop.CA.
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CODI’s Q3 Cash Flow Expands
Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI), the parent of Liberty Safe, Crossman and 5:11, said its cash flow grew to $26.2 million as compared to $22.6 million for the prior year’s comparable quarter. Cash Flow for the third quarter of 2017 reflects year-over-year earnings growth in the company’s Advanced Circuits, Arnold Magnetic and Clean Earth businesses, offset by declines at the company’s other businesses.

Dick’s Sets 2017 Holiday Game Plan
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ holiday plans include extended store hours on Thanksgiving; Black Friday savings beginning on Sunday, November 19; exclusive styles from Adidas and the Bowflex M5; and free shipping on online orders.

Academy Sports Surprises Vet At Concord, NC Store
Academy Sports + Outdoors partnered with the Carolina Panthers to surprise a local veteran and his daughter with a $300 shopping spree to shop for Panthers products with Panthers lineman Damiere Byrd, Sir Purr, and cheerleaders at its location in Concord, NC.
Nike Re-Signs Giannis Antetokounmpo
Nike has signed Giannis Antetokounmpo to a “long-term partnership,” according to tweet from the Milwaukee Buck’s star player.

Burton Unveils U.S. Snowboard Team Uniforms
With less than 100 days until the opening ceremony of the upcoming Olympic Winter Games, Burton Snowboards officially unveiled the 2018 Olympic uniforms to be worn by the U.S. Snowboard Team.
Outside’s Best Places to Work 2017 Arrives
Peak Design, SportRx, Nuun, Powder7, Eagle Creek, SlideBelts, Toad and Co. and DryCase each earned a spot on Outside magazine’s Best Places to Work 2017.
OIA Responds to Formation Of Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee
OIA wrote, “We believe the best way to invest in, expand access to and improve infrastructure on our nation’s public lands is through the protection of those public lands, including keeping our national monuments intact.”

Acushnet’s Q3 Boosted By 4.6 Percent Sales Gain In U.S.
Acushnet Holdings Corp., which owns Titleist and FootJoy, reported a profit in the third quarter against a loss a year ago due to improved margins and lower interest expense. Sales improved 2.3 percent.

Wolverine’s Q3 Profits Slump On Charges
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. reported earnings fell 51.9 percent on restructuring activities around its Wolverine Way Forward program, but adjusted earnings declined slightly and exceeded Wall Street’s target. Wolverine also raised its operating margin goal for 2018.

Ibex Undergoes Layoffs
Ibex said it has laid off 12 of its employees at its headquarters in Vermont but, contrary to reports, has no plans to cease operations.
Secretary Zinke Announces Creation Of “Made in America” Recreation Advisory Committee
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the establishment of the “Made in America” Recreation Advisory Committee. The Committee will advise the Secretary of the Interior on public-private partnerships across all public lands, with the goal of expanding access to and improving infrastructure on public lands and waterways.
REI And POWDR Partner Around Adventure Programs
During the winter, REI Outdoor School guides will lead experiences such as snowshoeing, fat biking, and winter hikes, and social outings like mountain mixology. In summer, participants will be able to mountain bike, learn wilderness medicine, camp, and hike.

Badger Sportswear’s CEO Discusses Alleson Athletic Merger
In an interview with SGB, John Anton, CEO, Badger Sportswear, said its acquisition of Alleson Athletic helps position the company as the preeminent “one-shop” solution for dealers across the country. The deal also signals that Badger is indeed ramping up its growth ambitions following its own acquisition last August by private-equity firm CCMP Capital Advisors.

Under Armour Upgraded Due To Re-Accessed Expectations
In a note, Susquehanna analyst Sam Poser that while Under Armour’s business “will be challenging for some time,” the downside to owning the stock is “more limited as UAA may have set the bar low enough to allow the company to hit the reset button.”