Under Armour To Continue Lindsey Vonn Sponsorship Post-Retirement
Under Armour plans to continue its sponsorship of Lindsey Vonn after her retirement. On Friday, the legendary skier announced she planned to retire after the World Championships this week in Sweden.
Former Cabela’s Employees Launch Highby Outdoors
A number of former Cabela’s employees, led by Matt Highby, have officially launched Highby Outdoors, an e-commerce site focusing on outdoor gear.
Stage Stores Appoints EVP And CFO
Stage Stores Inc. announced the promotion of Jason Curtis to executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer.
Adidas Pulls Sneaker Dedicated To Black History Month After Backlash
Adidas announced it was pulling a shoe from its Black History Month lineup following social media uproar.
American Media Acquires The Adventure Sports Network From TEN: Publishing
American Media, LLC, the publisher of celebrity journalism, health and fitness, and lifestyle brands, acquired the media assets comprising TEN: Publishing’s Adventure Sports Network (ASN). American Media Active Lifestyle Group will include the 14 adventure and sports brands including Bike, Powder, Surfer, the Transworld titles, and Snowboarder.
Over 50 CEOs Co-Create Outdoor Industry-Focused Equity, Inclusion And Diversity Pledge
On Friday, Camber Outdoors gathered over 50 CEOs in Denver to sign the CEO Outdoor Equity Pledge at Outdoor Retailer to commit to equitable and inclusive workplaces to advance the leadership opportunities for all. The premise, to spur innovation, builds community and elevate the active-outdoor industries as great places to work.
Vibram To Open New Consumer Experience Center At Boston University
Vibram announced plans to launch a new Vibram Boston Consumer Experience Center located in Boston on Commonwealth Avenue.
REI Co-Op Honors Arbor Collective As Top Vendor Partner Of 2018
During the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show, REI recognized vendor partners who have made a significant impact to the co-op’s mission to awaken a lifelong love of the outdoors in everyone with its Vendor Partner of the Year awards.
Tilly’s Declares Special Dividend
Tilly’s Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share.
Stage Stores Addresses NYSE Listing Standards
Stage Stores Inc. announced that it received notification from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 28, 2019 that the company is no longer in compliance with the NYSE continued listing criteria.
Adidas Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Football Coach Dr. Jen Welter
Adidas announced a multi-year partnership with Dr. Jen Welter, the first female NFL coach and newly named Defensive Specialist Coach for the Atlanta Legends in the Alliance of American Football (AAF).
Ugg Powers Deckers Brands To Blowout Holiday Quarter
Tightened segmentation, success reaching men’s, and early cold weather in the U.S. helped drive robust sales for Ugg to help Deckers Brands handily exceed guidance in its holiday quarter. Hoka One One also remained on fire with sales now expected to reach $220 million in its fiscal year.
Aisle Talk Week Of January 28
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Moody’e lowering its debt ratings on Academy Sports.
Wolverine Worldwide Makes Investment In Thrive Outside
Wolverine Worldwide is investing $300,000 in the Outdoor Foundation, the charitable arm of Outdoor Industry Association, to support the Thrive Outside Communities program, designed to help young people’s social, emotional and academic development through outdoor experiences.
Alterra Mountain Company And The North Face Announce 5-Year Alliance
Alterra Mountain Company and The North Face have signed a 5-year retail, uniform and sponsorship agreement, making The North Face the official winter uniform outerwear partner of select Alterra Mountain Company destinations.
