
Camping World Agrees To Acquire Erehwon Mountain Outfitter
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced plans to purchase Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a leading Midwest specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel.

‘Sports Authority Field’ Sign Being Removed From Broncos Stadium
Following the liquidation of the chain in the fall of 2016, the Denver Broncos on Tuesday announced plans to remove the Sports Authority signage on the outside of the team’s stadium in coming weeks.
Over 30 Outdoor Brands Join Nikwax To Raise Money For Conservation Alliance, POW
Nikwax, the specialist in aftercare products for outdoor performance gear and apparel, is celebrating POW and The Conservation Alliance by throwing the biggest happy hour raffle OR has ever seen.

Most-Read SGB Exec Stories In 2017
Bankruptcies again dominated the top 30-clicked stories for SGB Exec in 2017, but big changes at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nike, Fleet Feet Sports, Brooks Running and others also caught some attention.

Adidas Golf Strengthens Roster
Adidas Golf announced that it has extended the contract of 2017 Masters Champion Sergio Garcia, re-signed 2017 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year and TOUR Championship winner Xander Schauffele, and signed three-time European Tour winner Tyrrell Hatton to apparel and footwear contracts.
Skechers Develops Scrubs Collection
Barco Uniforms announced that it has partnered with Skechers USA Inc. for the global launch of a new scrub collection – Skechers by Barco – designed for healthcare professionals.

Fabletics Launches Demi Lovato Footwear And Athletic Bag Collection
Fabletics announced the launch of a new Demi Lovato for Fabletics capsule collection. This marks Lovato’s third collaboration with the brand, which features exclusive new looks and the debut of her first-ever lifestyle accessories, including seven footwear styles and two athletic bags.
Nepal To Ban Solo Climbers On Mount Everest
Nepal has moved to ban solo climbers from taking on its dangerous mountains, including Mount Everest, among other stipulations, to reduce accidents.
Wearable Tech Summit Returns to CES 2018, January 11
The second annual Wearable Tech Summit will take place at CES 2018 on Thursday, January 11.

Many Active Stocks Miss Market Rally In 2017
While the broader stock markets soared to record highs in 2017, many major stocks in the active lifestyle industry weren’t invited to the party.

Aisle Talk, Week Of December 25
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.

DA Davidson Raises Price Targets On Sportsman’s Warehouse And Callaway Golf
DA Davidson raised its price target for Sportsman’s Warehouse due to the tax change and improving underlying trends as well as Callaway Golf due to its TopGolf investment.

Adidas Signs First Female Pro Skateboarder
Adidas welcomed Nora Vasconcellos to its roster of pro skateboard ambassadors, representing its first-ever female rider.
Gina Group Launches K-Swiss Legwear Collection
Said K-Swiss president Barney Waters, “As our footwear business is experiencing strong growth, it’s a good time to add brand extensions.”

B Riley Raises Price Target On Finish Line
“We believe management sounded more positive on the outlook for more innovation and product newness for the end of 2017/beginning of 2018, though new product will likely still have a smaller impact due to penetration until F2H19,” wrote analyst Susan Anderson in a note.