Zalando’s Q1 Results Beat Plan

Zalando SE, the German fashion e-tailer, reported group revenues and adjusted EBIT exceeded expectations in the first quarter, mainly due to a strong start on the spring/summer season across Europe and the UK…

German Smart Bike Company Raises $4MM

COBI, a German developer of connected biking systems, is poised to receive more than $4 million from European investors for production and establishment of distribution, marketing and customer service…

Report: Nike Close to NBA Deal

Nike is near a deal to replace Adidas as the uniform provider for the NBA, according to a report in The SportsBusiness Journal. In early March, Adidas said it would not extend its deal as the official apparel sponsor of the NBA after the 2016-17 season,

New Balance Launches Fitness Challenge

In partnership with New Balance and Playworks, Curtis Granderson and the Grand Kids Foundation announced the creation of the New Balance Fitness Challenge, a six-week program to help promote healthy lifestyles for youngsters…

OIWC Pitchfest Applications Due June 1

The OIWC is soliciting candidates for a new program that gives women a chance to pitch their innovations or product ideas to outdoor industry executives in Salt Lake City on the eve of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market…