Academy Sports To Remain Closed On Thanksgiving
Academy Sports + Outdoors will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day and open at 5 a.m. on Black Friday.
OrthoLite Expands Marketing And Sales Team
The new hires include Dan Legor as director of marketing and Andy Downes as sales manager, key accounts, along with Matt Hennessey as sales manager, performance east.
K-Swiss Appoints New Director Of Global Marketing
Prior to joining K-Swiss, Patrick Buchanan served as marketing director at sneaker brand Creative Recreation.
Hoka One One Appoints Director Of Sales
Chris Cohen will lead Hoka’s ongoing growth and development of the footwear specialty channel nationally, while also providing general leadership oversight on the East Coast.
New Balance Again Responds To Trump Controversy
New Balance issued another statement asserting that it “does not tolerate hate or bigotry in any form” after an alt-right website described New Balance as the “official shoes of white people.”
Your Next School Syllabus Could Be Made By Nike
Nike is piloting a “Future You” workshop with 10 Oregon schools, and hopes to expand nationally next year.
Dick’s Outperforms, But Gives Caution To Q4
While it’s gained a competitive advantage in the marketplace following other store closures, the nation’s largest sporting goods retailer gave a conservative fourth-quarter outlook that fell below Wall Street’s targets.
Greenpeace Identifies PFC Pollution Hotspots
The environmental watchdog identified locations in the U.S., Europe and China as global pollution hotspots of polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) widely used by industries, including active lifestyle brands.
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.
