Coach to Acquire Stuart Weitzman
Coach, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to acquire Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC, a leading designer and manufacturer of women's luxury footwear. The transaction will complement Coach’s current le
SMS Audio Signs Rob Gronkowski as Brand Ambassador
SMS Audio, LLC, an audio headphone and accessories brand from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, announced that NFL player, Rob Gronkowski, joined SMS Audio as a global brand ambassador…
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
Tiger Targets Outdoor Brands with New Colorado Fulfillment Center
Tigers has opened a new fulfillment center in Aurora, CO in response to the substantial increase in demand from outdoor and active lifestyle brands…
EORA Awards Grants to Six Non-Profits
Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) awarded $4,500 in grants to six youth-based nonprofit organizations through its Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program…
Confluence Acquires Boardworks
Confluence Outdoor made a big – albeit expected – splash in the paddlesports industry Monday by announcing it had acquired SUP and surf board maker Boardworks of Carlsbad, CA. In addition to manufacturing and distributing boards and accessories under its
EB Sport Group Launches Relay Fitness Tracker
EB Sport Group launched the Relay, the newest fitness tracker from their WeGo product line. The Relay blends the features of a 24/7 activity tracker with that of a smart watch…
Mizuno Hires VP, Product Management, Running Division
Mizuno USA appointed Mark Sheehan as vice president – product management, running division. Sheehan will report to Dick Lyons, Senior VP/GM – product divisions. Nike, Puma, Reebok and K-Swiss. Most recently, Sheehan was President of his own firm, Materia
Vista Outdoors Adds SVP of Human Resources
Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) named Stephen S. Clark as senior vice president for human resources and corporate services at Vista Outdoor Inc., which ATK plans to spin off in February as a separately traded public company…
Puma and United Legwear and Apparel Co. Form New Kids Apparel Joint Venture
Puma and United Legwear & Apparel Co. LLC (ULAC) are entering into a joint venture in North America for the production, sales, marketing, and distribution of Puma children's apparel from infant through boys' size 20 and girls' size 16. The
Mike’s Bikes Secures Financing for Expansion
Mike’s Bikes has secured a multi-million-dollar credit facility to open more locations from Business Capital. The dealer, which already operates from 11 locations in California, claims to be the largest independently owned bike dealers on the West C
Under Armour Hires PR Firm to Target Outdoor and Action Sports
Under Armour, Inc. is partnering with Charleston, SC-based public relations firm Groundswell PR to represent its Outdoor Performance Division products. The global athletic performance gear company has appointed Groundswell to oversee its editorial and med
Outdoor Execs Foresee Continued Growth and Adjustment in 2015
Outdoor industry leaders exhibited some of the greatest optimism in years when asked about their outlook for 2015, even as they acknowledged little progress in heading off several existential threats…
