Adidas Winning, Nike And Under Armour Losing With Teens
According to Piper Jaffray’s Taking Stock With Teens research survey, Adidas, Vans, Birkenstock and Supreme are seeing some of the biggest gains in earning teens’ affection. The losers among the larger bands in the active space include Nike, Ugg and Under Armour.
Camping World Snaps Up Uncle Dan’s
Camping World said the acquisition of Uncle Dan’s will position the company for further growth to its expanding e-commerce platform at udans.com, by increasing customer reach and adding new quality product offerings.”
Camping World Agrees To Acquire Uncle Dan’s Outfitters
Camping World Holdings Inc. reached an agreement to acquire Uncle Dan’s Outfitters, a specialty retailer of outdoor gear, apparel and camping supplies with four stores in the Chicago area.
Boy Scouts To Allow Girls To Join
The Boy Scouts of America’s board of directors has unanimously agreed to welcome girls into the Cub Scout program and to forge a path for older girls to pursue and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout.
Mount Snow Names Erik Barnes As New General Manager
Mount Snow promoted Erik Barnes to the position of general manager.
Founder Rory Fuerst Assumes Role As President At Keen
CEO Rory Fuerst has assumed the role of president at Keen, Inc., the company he founded in 2003. Casey Sheahan, who previously served as president and board member, has decided to leave the company in order to pursue his passions in the mountains and to be closer to family.
Piper Jaffray: Nike Losing Some Heat With Teens
Nike is losing some of its hold as the preferred brand for teens, according to Piper Jaffray’s Taking Stock With Teens research survey. Teens are said to be gravitating toward streetwear looks from Vans and Supreme and retro stylings from Adidas, Puma and New Balance
U.S. To Miss World Cup For First Time Since 1986
The U.S. men’s national soccer team national team U.S. was eliminated from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since the 1986 cycle.
Feetures Becomes Official Vendor Partner Of Fleet Feet Sports
Feetures becomes the an official vendor partner of Fleet Feet Sports.
Oboz Becomes Official Footwear Sponsor Of Banff Mountain Film And Book Festival
Oboz, the outdoor footwear company based in Bozeman, MO, signed on as the exclusive footwear sponsor in 2017 and 2018 of the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival and the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour for both 2017 and 2018.
OIA Opposes Bishop Bill Undermining 1906 Antiquities Act
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) said it opposed the “National Monument and Creation Act,” that “National Monument and Creation Act” that would limit the power of the president to designate public land as national monuments.
PGA Tour Superstore To Open In Altamonte Springs
PGA Tour Superstore, the golf and tennis retailer, announced its expansion in the Orlando-region with the opening of a second store in early to mid-2018.
NSF International Expands Sustainable Certifications For Apparel, Footwear And Textile Industries
NSF International, is now an approved certification body for three additional Textile Exchange standards. NSF International’s full portfolio of responsible textile certifications helps organizations demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, transparency and traceability.
Adidas To End AC Milan Contract
Adidas is expected to end its 20-year deal to manufacture AC Milan football kits, according to numerous reports. New Balance and Under Armour are said to be two of the leading brands to replace Adidas next season.
