On a conference call with analysts, Julien Mininberg, CEO of Helen of Troy, said the industry is seeing “some moderation” in overall demand in the water bottles and hydration space following a period a strong growth overall.
Category: Outdoor
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 2
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
REI To Open In East Memphis
REI plans to open a store in East Memphis in October 2018.
Vista Outdoor Names Christopher T. Metz As CEO
Metz was most recently the president and CEO of Arctic Cat from 2014 to 2017.
Big 5 Amends Credit Agreement
The amendment extended the maturity date of the credit agreement from December 19, 2018 to September 29, 2022.
Confluence Outdoor Appoints Director Of National Accounts
Confluence Outdoor named Courtney Moore director of national accounts, where he’ll oversee Confluence Outdoor’s retail chain business.
Vasque Supports San Juan Mountain Guides
Vasque, the outdoor footwear specialist, announced a partnership with Colorado-based San Juan Mountain Guides.
Sportfishing Industry Association President and CEO To Retire
After decades of dedicated service both on Capitol Hill advocating for fisheries resource conservation and management and as the leader for the recreational fishing industry’s trade association, the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) President and CEO, Mike Nussman, has announced that he will retire as of March 31, 2018.
Hilco Vision Appoints Digital Marketing Strategist
Hilco Vision, the provider of eyewear and eye care products, hired Dan Brown as its new digital marketing strategist responsible for its consumer brands: Croakies, Jonathan Paul Eyewear and Leader Swim.
One-On-One With OrthoLite’s Glenn Barrett
The CEO and chairman of Ortholite discusses the keys to successful collaborations, 3D printing and other emerging technologies, new competitors in the space, and the insole category’s newfound respect.
Spy Recalibrates Leadership Team
Charlie Ninegar, Curtis Ellis and John Gilson will assume new roles tailored to their individual skill sets.
Craghoppers Taps Cheryl Sternberg & Associates For Texas Representation
In addition to Craghoppers, Cheryl Sternberg & Associates work with Krimson Klover, Dish & Duer and Insect Shield Specialty Accessories.
RECALL: Suunto Wireless Tank Transmitter And Tank POD
Suunto is recalling about 35,500 Wireless Tank Transmitters and Tank PODs due to risk of injury.
Columbia Awarded Over $3 Million in Damages In Patent Infringement Case
Columbia Sportswear said a jury in the federal district court in San Diego awarded damages to Columbia Sportswear in the amount of $3.018 million for Seirus Innovative Accessories’s alleged infringement of one of Columbia’s U.S. design patents.
KÜHL Files Suit Against L.L. Bean For Trademark Infringement
KÜHL has filed suit against L.L. Bean for the use of its trademark “The Outsider.”
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