Accell North America Launches 2018 Consumer-Centric Omnichannel Strategy
The first tier enables an IBD to sign up as a preferred fulfiller, committing to zero inventory while a second tier offers a higher commitment, and is designed for IBD’s interested in flooring inventory.
North America’s Premier Mountain Lifestyle Festival Returns For 5th Successive Winter
Alpenglow Sports announced the fifth winter Alpenglow Mountain Festival, presented by Outdoor Research and DPS Skis.
The American Alpine Club Achieves New Benchmark with Over 20,000 Members
Record membership comes at a time when climbing is blossoming across the US, especially in urban areas and indoor climbing facilities.
Wolverine Brand Appoints VP of Product Management
Wolverine has appointed Rick Appelsies as vice president of product management for Wolverine footwear and apparel.
Taiwan’s Pou Chen To Take HK-Listed Pou Sheng Private
Yue Yuen to sell its 62.4 percent stake in Chinese footwear retailer Pou Sheng International as part of the HK$10.9 billion privatization plan ($1.39 bn).
OBIT: Nike’s Del Hayes
Del Hayes, one of Nike’s first employees, has passed away at the age of 82.
Reebok Seeks To Reboot Gas Stations For Fitness
In a partnership with global architecture and design firm Gensler, Reebok has reimagined an adaptive reuse of gas stations across the country as Fitness Hubs, where people can prioritize their mental and physical wellness, as part of its new “Get Pumped” concept.
Earth Treks and Planet Granite Hire Robert Cohen As CEO
Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness and Planet Granite, which merged in November, appointed Robert Cohen as CEO. Cohen, the former vice president of global retail for Patagonia will be responsible for all aspects of the nine climbing, fitness and retail centers.
Amazon Already Dominant Website For Buying Apparel
Amazon, which has ramped up its investments in the apparel space in only the last few years, appears to have quickly become the leading place consumers buy apparel online, according to a new survey from CPC Strategy.
Wedbush Lifts Rating On Nike On Potential NA Return To Growth
Wedbush upgraded Nike to “Outperform” from “Neutral” due to its expectation that margins should start improving by its spring (May 2018) quarter and greater confidence in a return to growth in North America in its fiscal year ended May 31, 2019.
Aisle Talk, Week Of January 15
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Telsey Advisory Group Upgrades Foot Locker
Telsey Advisory Group (TAG) upgraded Foot Locker to “Outperform” as the investment boutique expects the sneaker chain’s comps can turn positive as a strong lineup of product launches arrives.
Sweatcoin Secures Funding
Sweatcoin, a free smartphone app that pays people to be physically active, said it has secured $5.7 million in funding. The company said it has been the most downloaded app in the health and fitness category in the U.S. and U.K. since September 2017.
SSI Data Introduces Direct Integration Tool For CAM Commerce’s RetailSTAR POS System
SSI Data, in coordination with leading POS system vendor CAM Commerce Solutions, announced a direct connection tool for retailers utilizing the RetailSTAR POS point-of-sale software system. This tool is the latest addition to an ongoing SSI Data initiative to improve and simplify POS data reporting for partner retailers.
Study: Repeated Hits To Head, Not Only Concussions, Can Cause CTE
A study published online in Brain, a journal of neurology, finds that repetitive hits to the head that don’t lead to concussions – meaning no loss of consciousness or other symptoms that can include headaches, dizziness, vision problems or confusion – cause CTE.
