Outdoor Retailer Considers Moving From Utah
Outdoor Retailer, in cooperation with Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, will solicit proposals for venue locations for shows and events scheduled for November 2018 and beyond.
Outdoor Retailer Exploring New Venue
At least partly due to industry concerns over Utah’s land policies, Outdoor Retailer will be soliciting proposals for venue locations for shows and events scheduled for November 2018 and beyond.
Wolverine Appoints Todd Spaletto To Head Outdoor And Lifestyle Group
Wolverine World Wide Inc. appointed Todd Spaletto, former president of The North Face, to the position of president of the Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group and Jim Zwiers to the position of executive vice president.
Fishing, Marmot And Rawlings Drive Newell’s Outdoor Q4 Gains
Helped by strong performances by its fishing segment as well as Marmot and Rawlings, the Outdoor Solutions segment of Newell Brands Inc. saw sales rebound in the fourth quarter, Newell Brands officials said on a conference call Monday with analysts.
EMS, Bob’s Stores Return To Bankruptcy Court
Pending court approval, Sports Direct will become the stalking horse bidder in an upcoming bankruptcy auction as well as provider of debtor-in-possession financing to support the reorganization.
VF Outdoor And Wolverine Lead Eastern Outfitters’ Unsecured Creditors List
VF Outdoor, Wolverine World Wide, Carhartt and Under Armour were among those left with the largest unpaid bills in the bankruptcy case of Eastern Outfitters, the parent of Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) and Bob’s Stores.
Eastern Outfitters Files For Bankruptcy
Eastern Outfitters, the parent of Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) and Bob’s Stores, filed for chapter 11 protection in Delaware. As expected, Sports Direct International Plc, the U.K.’s largest sporting goods chain, reached an agreement to become a stalking-horse bidder in a bankruptcy auction.
Adidas To Sponsor Rutgers
Adidas reportedly reached an agreement to replace Nike as the outfitter of Rutgers.
VF Corp. Partners With University Around 3D Technology
VF Corp announced that its Jeanswear division is partnering with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) to bring innovative 3D design technology to the school’s Department of Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies to help prepare students for careers in the apparel and retail industries.
Risewear Expands Into Apparel
Risewear, a line of performance and casual footwear launched last July as an exclusive at Kmart, will expand their offerings and launch a premium line of casual performance apparel in Spring 2017.
Gore Fabrics Division Establishes Ambitious Environmental Goals For 2020
Included in these goals is Gore Fabrics’ intent to eliminate PFCs of Environmental Concern from its consumer fabrics products as an important milestone in its long-term journey towards continuously reducing the environmental footprint of its products throughout their full life cycle.
Newell Brands Core Sporting Goods Sales Bounce Back In Q3
Pro forma core sales, which exclude the K2 Sports and the Marker and Volkl winter sports businesses that are being held for sale, increased 2.9 percent compared with prior year primarily driven by strong growth in Fishing, Technical Apparel and Team Sports, partially offset by declines on Coleman related to early 2016 distribution losses.
The North Face Adds Three Snowboarders
The North Face announced the addition of Austin Smith, Jossi Wells, Cole Navin, and Jake Blauvelt to its snow team.
Puma’s Parent The Latest To Protest Travel Ban
François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of Kering, the parent of Puma and Volcom as well as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and other luxury brands, has joined a number of executives protesting President Trump’s executive order blocking immigrants.
Dick’s True Runner Closes Two Locations
True Runner, the run specialty concept owned by Dick’s Sporting Goods, has closed its stores in St. Louis and the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh. One location continues to operate in Chestnut Hill, MA.
