The Rockport Group Relocates To Newton, MA
The move comes nearly 18 months after the company became a standalone entity following its acquisition by Boston-based investment firm Berkshire Partners LLC and New Balance Holding Inc.
Stadium Goods Secures $4.6 Million In Equity Funding
The financing round was led by Forerunner Ventures (Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, Jet.com) and also includes The Chernin Group, among others. Mark Cuban is also a partner and advisor.
Bankruptcy Liquidation Sales Begin At McMaster Sports Ltd.
This Liquidation Sale includes a vast selection of all-mountain, twin tip, and cross-country skis, snowboards, boots, poles, bindings, winter and athletic clothing, running shoes and accessories.
True Fit Appoints Troy Brown As Chief Retail Officer
Prior to True Fit, Brown was acting vice president of North American sales at Demandware, which was acquired by Salesforce in July 2016.
American Made Outdoor Gear Awards Reveal 2017 Winners
Luna Sandals was named the overall winner of the fifth-annual American Made Outdoor Gear Award during a ceremony at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, UT.
Black Diamond Former CEO Calls For Outdoor Retailer Trade Show To Boycott Utah
In an op-ed piece in The Salt Lake Tribune, Peter Metcalf argued that organizers of the Outdoor Retailer Show should consider pulling out of the state.
Genesco Eyes Pickup At Journeys
Same-store sales at Journeys were down 6 percent in the November/December holiday period, but December marked an improving rate with Journeys being down 12 percent in November.
Zappos Kicks Off Friends With Benefits Road Show
The tour will make its first stop in Austin, TX on January 27-29, 2017, followed by Atlanta and Nashville.
Fabletics Hires New Chief Performance Officer
Fabletics promoted Ginger Ressler was appointed the brand’s newly created chief performance officer. She was formerly
Fabletic’s chief stylist and fitness expert.
Toms Collaborates With & Other Stories
New for Toms, the collection includes apparel — a first for the giving-back footwear company.
XeroShoes Welcomes Ski Lift Rescuer As Brand Ambassador
Slackline champion Mickey Wilson made national news last week for his slackline-inspired ski lift rescue at Arapahoe Basin in Colorado.
MyLaps Appoints Managing Director Of Americas
MyLaps times competitive endurance events such as the Boston Marathon, Ironman Triathlon, Giro d’Italia, FIA World Touring Car Championship and more.
TheFitExpo 2017 Charts Record Attendance
The LA Convention Center saw 60,000 guests throughout the two-day event featuring top fitness brands and influencers.
Skechers Performance Returns As Chevron Houston Marathon Sponsor
Skechers Performance returns to Houston, TX on January 15, 2017 as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Todd Spaletto Out As The North Face President
Spaletto, who held the role since 2011, likely took the bullet for a decline in sales.
