Study: Consumers Will Spend $422 On Holiday Shopping
New research shows insight into how consumers shop during the holiday season, and whether small businesses are on their radar.
U.S. House Passes Outdoor REC Act
The bill, which now moves to the U.S. Senate, would shine a greater spotlight on economic effects of the estimated $646 billion outdoor industry.
Vasque Appoints JAM Collective As PR Agency
Vasque joins the constellation of JAM Collective clients including Osprey Packs, Leatherman, Mountain Hardwear, Vuarnet, Yakima Products Inc. and Snow Peak.
Obama Administration Drops TPP Agenda
The White House has verified that the Obama Administration will not push forward in its efforts to seal the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during his last days in office.
Implus Corp. Names New Board Members From Nike And The North Face
Sally McCoy and Chris L. Shimojima bring seasoned outdoor and active lifestyle experience from Nike, Zumies, CamelBak and others to the Implus board.
Legendary Innovator Gert Boyle: Spanning Generations
The First Lady of Innovation was more than an industry icon and philanthropist. She was a model for the power of the pioneering spirit—venturing into the unknown with vision and determination and leading by example for others to follow.
Greats Brand Appoints President And COO
Rachael Ulman is an e-commerce veteran, having most recently worked at Amazon.com where she led marketing and merchandising for MyHabit.com.
OrthoLite Launches New Marketing Campaign
The marketing campaign, The Secret Inside, was based on research that validated the importance of the insole as well as the value on branded components to consumers.
Modell’s To Open Three Stores
Locations will open in Manhattan at 51st & 3rd, as well as Bloomfield and Cherry Hill, NJ.
Finish Line Writes Off JackRabbit, Confirms Sale Process
Finish Line Inc. will take a goodwill impairment charge in its third quarter of $44 million to write off its struggling run specialty business.
Finish Line Confirms JackRabbit On Sales Block
Finish Line has hired Peter J. Solomon Company LLC to explore a sale and will take a $44 million goodwill impairment charge in the third quarter.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Outlook On Strong Q3
Dick’s Sporting Goods raised its guidance after it reported third-quarter results that easily exceeded earnings and comp expectations. The performance was driven by a 5.2-percent comp sales increase and gross margin expansion.
Formula4 Media To Launch Sportstyle Show
Formula4 Media is launching a Sportstyle Show in the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center from June 14-16, 2017.
Nike Signs Supermodel Bella Hadid
The 20-year-old will star in the brand’s #NewYorkMade campaign to highlight Nike’s new five-story store in lower Manhattan.
Vibram’s Bikila Lawsuit Dismissed
A lawsuit by the family of legendary Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila over Vibram’s use of the Bikila name on one of its FiveFingers models was dismissed.
