Lululemon Athletica Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Lululemon Athletica Inc. named Stuart C. Haselden as its chief financial officer to replace John Currie, who had announced plans last summer to retire by the end of the current fiscal year…
Vasque Announces 2015 Thru-Hike Syndicate Ambassadors
Vasque and outdoor industry partners Osprey Packs, NEMO Equipment, Leki Trekking Poles and Darn Tough Socks announced its official 2015 Thru-Hike Syndicate. Many members of the team will be hiking for causes such as Project Canoe, Women’s Learning P
Report: Dick’s Sporting Goods Explores Going Private
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. is holding early-stage conversations with a “handful” of buyout firms in a move that may take the company private, according to a report from Reuters. Unidentified sources indicated no formal sales process is u
Arcus Hunting Makes Second Acquisition
Arcus Hunting LLC, an acquisition vehicle for hunting related brands, has acquired PAT Acquisition, LLC, which makes the top-selling Tink's brand of deer lures and attractants. The deal marks the second for Arcus since its formation in November, 2014
Gore-Tex Wasatch Ski Mountaineering Race Set for Jan. 20
W. L. Gore & Associates, inventor of Gore-Tex high performance fabric technologies, announced the 2015 Gore-Tex Wasatch Ski Mountaineering Race will take place during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market All Mountain Demo on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Solitude Mo
Hoka One One to Launch Hiking Boots
Hoka One One plans to launch its first hiking boot this fall. The footwear brand, which initially catered to trail and other runners, will introduce its MTN collection, which will span five new styles including…
Adidas Partners with Interactive Health Technologies
Adidas announced a new partnership set to pave the way for a new age of fitness technology in schools. During a presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the global sports brand revealed collaboration with Interactive Health Techno
MassBike Names Executive Director
The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) board of directors has named Richard Fries to serve as its new executive director after…
OIA Names Keynote Speakers for Sustainability Conference
Marc Dorfman of Biomimicry 3.8 will kick-off the third Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Sustainability Insights Conference scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Jan. 20, just prior to the start of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015. The one-day conferenc
Craft Sportswear North America Names Schenker CEO
Craft Sportswear North America has named Eric Schenker as its new chief executive officer…
HPIL Partners with Fudokan Shotokan Karate-Do Federation
HPIL Holding entered into a license agreement with World Traditional Fudokan Shotokan Karate-Do Federation, a worldwide karate federation based in Switzerland…
Under Armour Parnters with HTC to Build Out Fitness Ecosystem
Under Armour Inc. announced a strategic partnership with HTC Tuesday that calls for the maker of smart phones to design a series of products that work seamlessly with UA Record, a web site and app collection it launched at CES that will expand the Under A
NSGA Supports Federal Mediator to Help West Coast Ports Contract Dispute
NSGA applauded the arrival of a federal mediator to help the stalled contract talks between West Coast dockworkers and their employers…
Upbeat Outlook for 2015: Execs Speak Out
With the economy improving and a health & wellness trend providing a boost for most categories, 2014 appeared to have turned out to be a solid to strong campaign for most companies in the sporting goods industry. What's up for 2015? Sports Executive
Walls Brands Hires Backbone Media to Help With Repositioning
Walls Brands has hired active lifestyle agency Backbone Media to manage its communications strategy and public relations outreach for its workwear and hunting apparel brands Walls Outdoor Goods, Big Smith, 10X, Liberty and Duxbak brands…
