Tecnica Looks To Reinvent Boot Fitting
For specialty retailers using the Tecnica Outdoor C.A.S. Thermoform Machine in store, a fully customizable, precise anatomical trekking boot can be achieved in only 20 minutes, a first for the category.
Camping World Adds TheHouse.com
Following its move into the hunt & fish space with its acquisition of Gander Mountain and Overton’s, Camping World is moving into the board and bike space by acquiring Minnesota’s TheHouse.com.
Outdoor Retail Summer Market – Day 2 Recap
Yesterday morning Outdoor Retailer Summer Market started off early at the 7 a.m. OIA Industry Breakfast. Writer: Carly Terwilliger The message to the standing room only crowd heard from keynote speaker Former U.S. Secretary of Interior Sally Jewel was all about unity. In her first major appearance since leaving office, Jewell was adamant about the […]
Adidas Establishes Murals Across Brooklyn
Adidas is collaborating with Colossal Media, a specialist in hand painted outdoor advertising, on an art gallery in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Adidas To Sell CCM Hockey To Birch Hill Equity Partners
Adidas announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its CCM ice hockey brand to a newly formed affiliate of Birch Hill Equity Partners for a total consideration of US$110 million
Amer Sports Sees Modest Q2 Growth
Amer Sports widened its loss in the second quarter as sales inched up 2.1 percent. On the positive side, strong double-digit growth was seen in its strategic priority areas of apparel, own retail, e-commerce and China.
Sequential Brands Sees Q2 Revenues Climb 23 Percent
Sequential Brands Group Inc. reported total revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 increased 23 percent while showing a profit against a year-ago loss.
Camping World To Acquire TheHouse.com
Camping World Holdings Inc. agreed to purchase TheHouse.com, an online retailer specializing in bikes, sailboards, skateboards, wakeboards, snowboards and outdoor gear.
Moody’s Upgrades Caleres’ Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the Corporate Family Rating (CFR) of Caleres Inc., formerly known as Brown Shoe, to Ba3 from B1.
Nike Extends Contract With UConn
The University of Connecticut and its Division of Athletics has extended its exclusive sponsorship agreement with Nike through the 2022-23 academic year.
Outdoor Industry Commends Recreation-Not-Red-Tape Act
The Outdoor Alliance and Outdoor Industry Association in a joint-statement commended Congress on the introduction of the Recreation-Not-Red-Tape Act to support national public lands.
Birkenstock Threatens Amazon Resellers
Dave Kahan, CEO of Birkenstock, in an e-mail to his retail partners called Amazon’s new third-party inventory purchasing program an “assault on decency” because it’s allegedly aimed at selling products not currently approved for the online retail site.
Puma Rides Women’s Momentum To Robust Q2
On a press conference call, Bjørn Gulden, Puma’s CEO, particularly credited Puma’s success in reestablishing traction in the footwear category and ongoing momentum in women’s. He said, “We still have a lot improve and I don’t celebrate this as a huge success but it’s another step in the right direction.”
Motiv Running Debuts Running Events and Media Platform
Motiv Running has launched a new running and fitness focused media platform that aims to provide runners of all levels with connection, information and inspiration to be fit and live a healthy, active lifestyle.
OIA Releases 50 State Outdoor Recreation Economy Reports
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released the state-level Outdoor Recreation Economy Report featuring economic data for all 50 states across the United States, the largest and most comprehensive state-by-state report of its kind.
