What Would Anta’s Merger Mean For Amer Sports?

“What’s Anta Sports?” was among the questions heard from more than a few market observers after news arrived Tuesday that the Chinese sports powerhouse had made an all-cash offer to acquire Amer Sports. But Anta has spelled out the company’s ambitions to become a global superpower in sporting goods and is ideally-positioned to attack major growth opportunities in the company’s home market.

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.

Peak Resorts Expecting Nice Return On Ski Area Investments

Continued progress with the ongoing construction of a new lodge at Mount Snow in Vermont and terrain expansion at Hunter Mountain in New York will soon pay off for ski resort operator Peak Resorts Inc., which on Tuesday reported Q1 revenue and earnings missed Wall Street targets.

Peak Resorts Misses On Q1 Revenue & Income

Peak Resorts Inc., which operates a number of U.S. ski resorts, on Tuesday reported a loss for the first quarter ended July 31 of $11.8 million, or (87) cents per share, missing analysts’ estimates by 4 cents. The company’s revenue of $7 million fell short of Wall Street expectations by $0.6 million.

Rossignol Group Announces New SVP, Global Bike Division

The Rossignol Group, home of the iconic bicycle brands Felt, Rossignol and Time, announces the departure of co-founder and president of Felt, Bill Duerhing Coinciding with this departure, the Rossignol Group has announced the appointment of Scott Rittschof as senior vice president, Global Bike Division.