Ashley Wagner and Alex Rigsby headline the roster of winter U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Contenders that are being supported by the Dick’s Sporting Goods through flexible employment or sponsorship agreements.
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Costa Names T.J. McMeniman Vice President Of Marketing
McMeniman joins Costa from Bauer Hockey, where he led global marketing for eight years.
Interior Chief Urges Shrinking Four National Monuments In West
Ryan Zinke, the U.S. interior secretary, will recommend reducing the size of at least four of 27 national monuments, a leaked report states. The four monuments mentioned include the fiercely contested Bears Ears National Monument in Utah as well as Utah’s Grand Staircase Escalante, Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou and Nevada’s Gold Butte.
Raleigh Electric Add Reps
Raleigh Electric and IZIP, manufacturers of electric bikes, have added three new territory managers to the sales team, as both brands continue to grow and expand in the market.
The Pro’s Closet Secures Funding
Foundry Venture Capital 2016, L.P. has completed its initial investment in The Pro’s Closet (TPC) as part of a $9 million financing. TPC, based in Boulder, CO, is the world’s largest seller of pre-owned bicycles and bicycle parts.
OBIT: Powder Mountain’s Alvin F. Cobabe
The father and visionary of Powder Mountain, Dr. Alvin F. Cobabe, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2017 at the age of 99 in his home in Eden, UT.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Hold Grand Opening In Visalia, CA
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Visalia, CA.
Camping World Forms Partnership With Major League Baseball
Camping World Holdings announced a multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball. The agreement includes sponsorships with all its banners: Camping World, Gander Mountain, Overton’s, The House and Windward/W82.
Canada’s Wholesale Sports To Close
Wholesale Sports Canada Ltd. announced the orderly wind down and eventual closure of its 12 retail locations in the four western Canadian provinces, according to a statement from its parent United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA).
Roots To Accelerate Expansion With IPO
Roots, the Canadian lifestyle apparel chain, filed for an initial public offering to accomplish ambitious growth goals in the years ahead, including adding about a dozen new doors in the U.S.
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 11
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Roots Files For Initial Public Offering
Roots, the Canadian lifestyle apparel chain, has filed for an initial public offering in order to ramp up its expansion efforts in North America and Asia.
Assos Expands North American Rep Team
Assos of Switzerland expanded its North American sales force and the consolidation of owned distribution.
Monomoy Capital Completes Acquisition Of West Marine
Monomoy Capital Partners completed the acquisition of West Marine Inc. at a price of $12.97 per share or a total of approximately $337 million.
Ecco Launches “Perpetual Natural Motion” Brand Campaign
With this project, Ecco shares its long-held vision of nature as an inspiration, combined with its dream of imbuing its footwear designs with its own unique version of perpetual natural motion.
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