The North Face Announces 2017 Speaker Series Tour
The North Face announced the 2017 Speaker Series tour “Films from the Field.” Throughout the tour, members of The North Face Athlete team will show a collection of films and share never told stories of adventure.
OESH Shoes Awarded Phase II Grant
The United States’ National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded OESH Shoes of Charlottesville, VA a Small Business Innovative Research Phase II Grant to finalize the development of a patent pending pellet-based 3D printing process for footwear.
Cabela’s-Bass Pro Merger To Close September 25
Cabela’s Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it expects to to complete its merger with Bass Pro on September 25.
Sole Partners With Outdoor Prolink
Sole has announced that they have officially partnered with Outdoor Prolink as their pro-site partner.
Cherokee Lowers Full-Year Guidance On Transition Hurdles
Cherokee Global Brands lowered its outlook for the year in part because the transition of its flagship Cherokee brand away from Target to its new wholesale licensees has been slower than initially anticipated.
Zumiez’s Momentum Builds
Shares of Zumiez Inc. shot up on Friday after the action-sports themed chain reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and provided strong guidance for the third quater.
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 4
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Nikwax Awards KNS Reps Agency Of The Year
Nikwax named KNS Reps as its Agency of the Year. KNS has represented Nikwax in the Rocky Mountain region for multiple years.
Foot Locker Announces ‘Five Borough Challenge’ Team
Foot Locker Inc. announced the roster of its annual “Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge” team. Comprised of five runners – one from each borough of New York City – who have each overcome significant challenges,
EORA And NESR Merge
The merged organization will maintain two regional offices in Massachusetts and North Carolina while bringing together 660 reps into its combined membership.
Zumiez’s Q2 Tops Guidance On Improved Top-Line Growth
Zumiez Inc. reported a lower-than-expected loss in the second quarter with the help of a rebound in same-store sales.
Cherokee Sees Q2 Loss
Cherokee Global Brands reported revenues declined in the second quarter ended July 29 due to the exit of the Cherokee brand from Target that were only partly offset by revenues from new licensing deals for Hi-Tec.
G-III Apparel Lifts Guidance On Strong Q2, Healthy Order Rate
G-III Apparel Group said its team sports business, which includes its sports licensing operations, “is booked well for fall,” while its core outerwear business is expected to see a healthy fall selling season.
Implus Expands Operations Into Canada
Implus, a provider of footcare, athletic, fitness, and outdoor accessories, announced the opening of Implus Canada, the company’s first sales and distribution center in North America outside of their U.S.-based corporate headquarters in Durham, NC
Synovus Receives Regulatory Approval To Complete Cabela’s Transaction
Synovus Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Synovus Financial Corp., said it received regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of World’s Foremost Bank (WFB), the credit card operation of Cabela’s Inc.
