Outdoor Voices Raises Another $7 Million in Equity Capital
Outdoor Voices has raised $7.0 million in a second institutional funding round led by General Catalyst Partners, reports Fashionista.com…
Jarden Corp. Says Q3 Organic Growth to Surpass 5 Percent
Jarden Corporation expects organic growth in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 to exceed the high end of its annual targeted range of 3-5 percent…
Outdoor Industry Loses a Legend as Skip Yowell Passes
JanSport co-founder and outdoor industry icon Skip Yowell has passed away following an illness. Yowell founded JansSport in 1967 in Seattle along with his cousin Murray Pletz and seamstress Jan Lewis, to make backpacks people could depend on during their
Nike Forms New Partnership with Flex
Nike Inc. announced a partnership with Flex, the global manufacturer, to accelerate Nike’s vision to bring advanced innovation to its manufacturing supply chain. Working together, Nike and Flex will deliver footwear innovation
ROC Gear Launches Bag Manufacturing Operation
ROC Gear has created a manufacturing operation at their headquarters in Commerce, GA to make a new line of waterproof duffle bags for its Mad Water brand…
Under Armour Signs University of Wisconsin
Under Armour and the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced their new long-term partnership at a press conference on the school’s campus. Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank joined the University’s Athletic Director Barry Alvarez to fo
Boathouse Partners with Mike Napoli To Sell American Flag Shorts for Charity
Boathouse Sports, the Philadelphia-based manufacturer of custom team athletic apparel, launched a “Limited Edition Store” with Mike Napoli of the Texas Rangers. Proceeds will got to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Brady’s Bunch L
Puma Signs Michael Bradley
Puma signed a long-term contract with soccer player Michael Bradley, the captain of the U.S. Men’s National Team…
Columbia Unveils Branding Initiative
Columbia unveiled “Tested Tough,” a new global branding initiative inspired by its Pacific Northwest heritage that again features Chairman Gert Boyle, and her son and Columbia Sportswear CEO, Tim Boyle…
The Buckle’s September Comps Decline
The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable store sales decreased 6.7 percent in September…
Black Diamond Sells POC for $65 Million
Black Diamond Inc. has sold POC for $65 million, or nearly two times revenue and 1.4 times what it paid to acquire the Swedish maker of high-end skiing and cycling gear in 2012. Bahrain-based Investcorp, which has a history of acquiring and selling sporti
Ugg Launches New Men’s Campaign
Ugg released its latest men's campaign Defeat The Season to support the brand's new lightweight, weatherproof boot collection featuring Treadlite by Ugg…
Under Armour Reaches Settlement in Shareholder Lawsuit
Under Armour has agreed to pay an additional $59 million to the holders of Class C Stock to settle a shareholder lawsuit…
Zumiez Sees Dip in September Comps
Zumiez Inc. reported comparable sales decreased 1.8 percent in September…
Coolcore Files for Bankruptcy, Seeks Sale
Tempnology LLC, parent of Coolcore, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization and is seeking a sale. According to New Hampshire Business Review, Tempnology has reached an agreement on a sale…
