The Portland, OR-based maker of helmets for urban cyclists joins more than two dozen skate and other brands in Bravo Sports’ portfolio.
Category: Outdoor
Combat Flip Flops Co‑Founder To Speak At Veterans Event
Got Your 6, a nonprofit supporting veterans, has selected Combat Flip Flops’ Matthew ‘Griff’ Griffin to speak at its annual Veteran’s Day Storytellers event in Los Angeles.
VF Corp. Settles With Canadian Olympic Committee
The company made a “significant donation” to the Canadian Olympic Committee to settle a dispute related to an apparel line The North Face marketed during the 2014 Winter Games.

Hydropalooza Set For Friday
Hydro Flask will be holding an open house and Hydropalooza celebration October 21 at its new headquarters in Bend, OR.
RECALL: 150 TUSA Dive Computers
The wrist computers can malfunction and display an incorrect reading to the diver, posing a drowning and injury hazard due to decompression sickness.

Europe’s Zalando Improves Profitability On Efficiencies
Preliminary figures from the German retailer show its adjusted EBIT margin turning positive in the third quarter versus a loss a year ago. A deal with Adidas helped.
Annenberg Foundation Supports Wildlife Crossing
The Annenberg Foundation issued a $1 million challenge in support of the proposed wildlife crossing at Liberty Canyon Road in Agoura Hills, CA.
Specialized To Host Camber Outdoors Event Thursday
Specialized Bicycle Components will host the women’s networking event at its headquarters on Thursday, October 20.

Canada Goose Opens Toronto Flagship
The 4,500-square-foot flagship store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre is the brand’s first store in its hometown and will offer the largest variety of Canada Goose product anywhere in the world.

Bike Shipments Decline Continued In September
Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) data published by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News show bike shipments off 8 percent in the first three quarters of the year.
New Registration System, New Data Coming For SIA
SIA President Nick Sargent in a letter also announced that the organization had parted ways with NPD for its retail data reporting.
RECALL: 1,300 Dynafit Khion Ski Boots
Salewa North America Inc. recalled about 1,300 Dynafit Khion boots after reports of the ski/walk mechanism malfunctioning, upper cuff separations and cracking.

Pinarello Cycling Brand Up For Sale, Louis Vuitton Owner A Potential Buyer
Pinarello, the Italian cycling company dating back to the early 1950s, confirmed reports that the brand is looking to sell.

Wolverine Struggles To Find Growth
Citing a “tepid” and “grossly over-stored” U.S. retail market as well as challenges at its Merrell brand, the footwear company slightly reduced its sales outlook for the full year.
Shred And Slytech Select PR Agency Of Record
The designers and producers of helmets, eyewear and body protection have partnered with Salt Lake City-based SOAR Communications to handle their public relations and brand communications.