Jack Wolfskin Appoints New Footwear Director
Jack Wolfskin appoined Markus Baum as its footwear director. He succeeds Jochen Rolle, who has been responsible for the German outdoor company's footwear line the last 11 years and who is leaving Jack Wolfskin for personal reasons. Markus Baum was pr
Dicks SG To Open Second Field and Stream in Kentucky
Field & Stream, operated by Dick's Sporting Goods, is planning on opening its second store this November in Crescent Springs, KY…
Sherpa Adventure Gear Adds Reps
Sherpa Adventure Gear has added two new sales teams to represent its growing outdoor apparel brand in the Southeast and Upper Midwest territories…
Cat Footwear Signs Alexi Panos and Tennille Amor as Earthmovers
Cat Footwear announced the latest additions to their Earthmovers Campaign: Alexi Panos and Tennille Amor, the co-founders of E.P.I.C., a non-profit organization standing for “Everyday People Initiating Change.”..
Tern Completes $4.3 Million Investment Round
Tern, the folding bike brand based in Taipei, Taiwan, announced that it has closed a US$4.3 million round of investment from private investors. The funds will be used to accelerate global expansion as well as to ramp up investments in product development.
Pendleton Woolen Mills Hires Meriwether Group
Pendleton Woolen Mills has hired Meriwether Group, a brand consulting firm and advisor. Meriwether is expected to explore new paths for growth for Pendleton within the U.S. and beyond, while preserving its celebrated American spirit and commitment to Oreg
Patagonia Adds Worn Wear Sections to Four Stores
Patagonia Inc. has expanded its sale of used Patagonia clothing from a trial in its Porland, OR store to full- blown “Worn Wear” sections within its stores in Portland, Seattle; Palo Alto and Chicago (Lincoln Park)…
Russell Brands Launches ‘Russell’ Collection at Walmart
Russell Brands, LLC, announced that its new performance men's collection, Russell, will launch at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com. The Russell line includes 50 performance items for men including tops such as fleece hoodies, bott
Study: US Childhood Obesity Rate Declining
Exercise and dietary habits of U.S. kids and teenagers seems to have improved over the past decade, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. The study found that from 2001-2002 to 2009-2010, the average number of days per week being physically
Report: Rajon Rondo May Leave Nike for Anta
Rajon Rondo, star guard of the Boston Celtics, could be leaving Nike for Chinese shoe company Anta, according to the
Boston Globe. Former Celtic and now Brooklyn Net Kevin Garnett joined Anta as its first marque player a few years ago…
Investor Consortium Recruits CEO for Billabong
Oaktree Capital Management and Centerbridge Partners have recruited a senior surf industry executive to run Billabong International should the struggling Australian company accept its turnaround offer, according to a report in the Australian publication F
Dick’s Adds New Features to Jersey Report
Dick’s Sporting Goods has updated and upgraded “Jersey Report,” with new advanced features to provide fans unparalleled insights into pro football jersey sales at Dick’s Sporting Goods nationwide and online…
BDE Apparel Launch Selling Out
With Black Diamond’s Fall 2013 apparel launch just hitting stores selling out, its Spring 2014 apparel line has followed suit by likewise selling out, Black Diamond Inc.’s CEO Peter Metcalf told attendees on Sept. 10 at the 2013 Gateway Confer
Austin Canoe and Kayak Leases 30,000-s.f. to Consolidate Operations
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) has leased a new 30,000-square-foot warehouse to consolidate its two warehouses and all support functions. The transition is set to begin in October and be completed in time for the holiday season.
Puma Signs Jamaal Charles as Endorser
Puma announced a two-year partnership with professional football player Jamaal Charles who will represent the brand’s training category. Charles joins Minnesota wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, World’s Fastest Man Usain Bolt, soccer star M
