Vibram Announces Dates For 2018 Sole Factor Tour
Driving Vibram’s Sole Factor program is a customized, 38-foot mobile cobbler unit outfitted with a cobbler repair shop and outsole showroom. The tour kicks off this week in North Carolina visiting Dean’s Shoe Repair.
Occupancy And Bookings Slide, Revenues Hanging On At Western Mountain Ski Resorts
Meager snowfall at most western ski resorts during January has led to a drop off in bookings for the remainder of the ski season as lodging properties maintain a tenuous hold on revenues.
P.W. Minor Bought By Tidewater + Associates
Tidewater + Associates announced that it has completed its investment in shoe manufacturer P.W. Minor. The current CEO, Peter Zeliff, will transition from CEO to board member. Hundley Elliotte, a member of Tidewater’s leadership team, will step in as managing CEO.
Polygiene Appoints New Directors of Commercial Operations In Europe And North America
Polygiene appointed Chiara Galimberti as director of commercial operations in Europe and Hans Bergman as director of commercial operations in North America to strengthen the sales activities in these key regions.
W. L. Gore Expands Silicon Valley Complex
W. L. Gore & Associates recently unveiled its expansion in Silicon Valley with an 11,000-square-foot co-innovation space and lab.
Cabela’s Headquarters Employees Receive Buyouts
The remaining employees at Cabela’s former headquarters in western Nebraska have received buyout offers, according to a report from World-Herald. The report indicated it’s not clear how many positions in Sidney, NE will be eliminated.
Asos Launching First Activewear Line
Asos.com, the British online fashion and beauty store, is launching its first activewear line.
New Balance To Sponsor North Melbourne
North Melbourne has welcomed New Balance as an official partner for the 2018 season.
Adidas’ 747 Warehouse St. Features Pharrell Williams And Alexander Wang
This weekend, Adidas rolled out an epic line-up of events including musical performances, celebrity appearances and limited edition sneaker drops during the Adidas 747 Warehouse St. two-day festival celebrating basketball culture in downtown Los Angeles.
NBS Honors Dunham’s Ken Meehan
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) awarded Ken Meehan, president of Dunham’s Sports, with the NBS Lifetime Achievement Award.
The North Face Partners With The Grand Traverse
The North Face announced a three-year sponsorship of The Grand Traverse.
VF’s Q4 Powered By Vans, North Face Misses Plan
VF Corp. reported sales at Vans vaulted 35 percent in the fourth quarter, led by a 38 percent climb in the Americas. North Face missed plan in part due to aggressive efforts to clear Amazon of unauthorized dealers and reduced off-price sales overall but is still expected to see high-single digit growth for 2018.
Outdoor & Recreation Drives Newell Brands’ Play Segment Growth In Q4
Newell Brands reported sales in its Play segment climbed 6.6 percent in the fourth quarter. Core sales grew 5.4 percent, reflecting strong growth on Coleman, Contigo, Marmot and Team Sports partially offset by declines on Fishing.
Puma’s Women’s Focus Paying Off
Following the report of its third strong annual campaign in a row, Bjørn Gulden, CEO, Puma SE, detailed the many ways the brand’s focus on female training, its celebrity brand ambassadors, and its ability to amplify its voice through social media is helping drive the company’s turnaround.
WSL Will Not Hold Billabong Pipe Masters In 2019
The World Surf League announced that it will not hold the Billabong Pipe Masters Surf Meet on Oahu in 2019. WSL has been seeking to change the dates on its requested dates of two of its tournaments — the Billabong, which historically has run in December, and the Volcom Pipe Pro, which is held in January.
