Camping World Holdings Inc. agreed to purchase TheHouse.com, an online retailer specializing in bikes, sailboards, skateboards, wakeboards, snowboards and outdoor gear.
Category: Apparel

Nike Extends Contract With UConn
The University of Connecticut and its Division of Athletics has extended its exclusive sponsorship agreement with Nike through the 2022-23 academic year.

Outdoor Industry Commends Recreation-Not-Red-Tape Act
The Outdoor Alliance and Outdoor Industry Association in a joint-statement commended Congress on the introduction of the Recreation-Not-Red-Tape Act to support national public lands.

Puma Rides Women’s Momentum To Robust Q2
On a press conference call, Bjørn Gulden, Puma’s CEO, particularly credited Puma’s success in reestablishing traction in the footwear category and ongoing momentum in women’s. He said, “We still have a lot improve and I don’t celebrate this as a huge success but it’s another step in the right direction.”

Motiv Running Debuts Running Events and Media Platform
Motiv Running has launched a new running and fitness focused media platform that aims to provide runners of all levels with connection, information and inspiration to be fit and live a healthy, active lifestyle.

OIA Releases 50 State Outdoor Recreation Economy Reports
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released the state-level Outdoor Recreation Economy Report featuring economic data for all 50 states across the United States, the largest and most comprehensive state-by-state report of its kind.

Sally Jewell Bashes National Monuments Review
At the opening breakfast of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, former Interior Secretary Sally Jewell blasted President Donald Trump’s review of two dozen national monuments.

Shimano Lowers Full-Year Guidance On Subpar First Half
Blaming weak economies in many regions of the world, Shimano Inc. reported earnings and sales declined in the first half and lowered its earnings guidance for the full year.

Duluth Holdings Appoints CFO
Duluth Holdings Inc. announced that Dave Loretta has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer. Loretta will succeed retiring CFO Mark DeOrio.

Fleet Feet To Open Store In Fort Myers, FL
Fleet Feet Sports announced the opening of a new Fleet Feet Sports location in Fort Myers, FL.

Puma’s Q2 Sales Vault 16 Percent
Puma reported sales in the second quarter jumped 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis, boosted by double-digit growth in all regions and in both footwear and apparel.

Unifi’s Q4 Revenues Climb 4.5 Percent
Unifi Inc. reported earnings dipped 4.9 percent in its fourth quarter ended June 25 due to higher administrative expenses while revenues grew 4.5 percent.

Fanatics Partners With Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs announced a new long-term partnership with Fanatics to update and expand the team’s e-commerce platform.

Hibbett Launches E-Commerce
Said Jeff Rosenthal, CEO, Hibbett. “We knew that taking Hibbett online was our next step and we tapped into digital experts from inside and outside of our industry, to help us build a world-class e-commerce site with all the bells and whistles and the latest technological features to provide a great Hibbett brand experience, 24/7.”

Camping World Acquires Jack Sisemore Traveland
Camping World Holdings Inc., which acquired Gander Mountain and Overton’s earlier this year, acquired Jack Sisemore Traveland in Amarillo, TX.