Surf Expo To Launch Bluewater Category
Bluewater will cater to inshore and offshore apparel and accessory companies and will be anchored by legacy exhibiting companies Salt Life, Bimini Bay and Yeti.
U.S. Soccer Foundation Launches Campaign To Expand Soccer Programs
The U.S. Soccer Foundation is launching a national campaign, “It’s Everyone’s Game,” aimed at dramatically expanding its impact on children across the country through soccer-based programs.
The Conservation Alliance Funds Legal Challenges To Trump Assault On National Monuments
The Conservation Alliance made a $75,000 grant to Earthjustice, supporting the organization’s legal challenges to President Trump’s unprecedented changes to national monument boundaries. The grant is the largest contribution The Conservation Alliance has ever made.
Deckers Brands Sends Letter To Shareholders In Proxy Fight
Deckers Brands said its its Board of Directors is sending a letter to stockholders highlighting support from leading proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis, as well as Deckers’ sell-side analysts.
Cherokee Posts Q3 Loss And Reduces Full-Year Guidance
Cherokee Global Brands reported a loss of $2.5 million, or 18 cents a share, in the third quarter and reduced its guidance for the year.
Jim Calhoun Joins Hologenix
Hologenix LLC, the maker of Celliant mineral-based textile technology, announced the appointment of Jim Calhoun, most recently president of Converse, as chief executive officer.
K-Swiss Appoints Canadian Distributor
K-Swiss Inc., the namesake brand of KSwiss Global Brands (KSGB), a division of E-Land, announced an exclusive footwear distribution agreement with the Mint Green Group (MGG), a leading Canadian sportslifestyle distributor
Genesco’s James Estepa To Retire
Genesco Inc. said that James C. Estepa, chief executive officer of The Journeys Group and a senior vice president of Genesco, has announced his intention to retire from his current position effective February 1, 2018.
Is Amazon Overwhelming MAP Policy Enforcement?
While the arrival of online selling has led to a ramp-up in vendors implementing MAP (minimum advertised price) policies, Amazon’s growing dominance of e-commerce and increasing traction in the active lifestyle space continues to complicate the whole MAP enforcement game.
The Buckle Announces Special Dividend
The company also shared that its Board of Directors elected Thomas B. Heacock as a board member.
Running Industry Bounces Back
While they haven’t escaped the digital disruption that’s impacting all of physical retail, the run specialty channel appeared in better spirits at last week’s The Running Event in Austin.
Sanuk And Surfrider Foundation Announce New Partnership
Sanuk and Surfrider are joining forces to work together to protect clean water, healthy beaches and defend the Goleta coastline for current and future generations.
Oofos To Sponsor Arizona Bowl
Oofos, the maker of recovery footwear, announced that it will be the official recovery footwear for the 2017 Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl on December 29.
Snow Sports Industry Insights Report Sees Participation Gains In Most Ski Activities
According to the 2017 edition of the Snow Sports Industry Insights Report from SIA, 11.86 million Americans participated in downhill skiing in the 2016/2017 seasons, up from 11.63 million in the 2015/2016 season.
Report: Jordan Brand To Ink Deal With Florida
The University of Florida will switch from Nike to Jordan brand for its football and basketball teams beginning in 2018, according to a report from GatorBait.net.
