Wolverine Brand Appoints VP of Product Management
Wolverine has appointed Rick Appelsies as vice president of product management for Wolverine footwear and apparel.
CamelBak and Primos Team Up on this Season of “TRUTH About Hunting”
Primos Hunting, the specialist in game calls and hunting accessories, announced CamelBak as an official partner for Primos’ award-winning “TRUTH About Hunting” television show. The partnership precedes CamelBak’s entrance into the hunt market.
DAC Expanding Presence in North America in 2018
DAC, a leader in the engineering and production of high performance aluminum tent poles based in Incheon, Korea, announced it will be expanding its sales, product development, and marketing operations in North America. Outdoor industry veterans Michael Glavin, Paul Svrcek and Tom Mendl have been brought in to lead the effort.
Earth Treks and Planet Granite Hire Robert Cohen As CEO
Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness and Planet Granite, which merged in November, appointed Robert Cohen as CEO. Cohen, the former vice president of global retail for Patagonia will be responsible for all aspects of the nine climbing, fitness and retail centers.
Amazon Already Dominant Website For Buying Apparel
Amazon, which has ramped up its investments in the apparel space in only the last few years, appears to have quickly become the leading place consumers buy apparel online, according to a new survey from CPC Strategy.
Aisle Talk, Week Of January 15
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
SSI Data Introduces Direct Integration Tool For CAM Commerce’s RetailSTAR POS System
SSI Data, in coordination with leading POS system vendor CAM Commerce Solutions, announced a direct connection tool for retailers utilizing the RetailSTAR POS point-of-sale software system. This tool is the latest addition to an ongoing SSI Data initiative to improve and simplify POS data reporting for partner retailers.
CES 2018: Sports Tech’s Highlights
Artificial intelligence, sensors embedded in apparel, the quantified self and gamification were some underlying themes across the sports and fitness-related products that landed at CES 2018. Black Box VR, Garmin, Peloton, Myant, L’Oreal and Sony were among the brands earning some hype.
Wigwam Selects Inside|Out Communications
Wigwam Mills Inc., the family owned maker of premium, made-in-the-USA socks since 1905, announced that Colorado-based Inside|Out Communications will handle its global media and brand communications for the Peak 2 Pub, Rod & Rifle, Lifestyle/Classics and the all new Work Line categories.
Darby Communications Announces 2018 Stand Up Initiative Partners
In 2018 Darby will partner with several organizations from North Carolina, including Asheville GreenWorks, Friends of Big Ivy, MountainTrue and Friends of the Smokies, in an effort to heighten awareness and make lasting, positive impacts on the environment.
Amazon Names 20 “Finalist” Cities For Second Headquarters
Amazon announced it has chosen the following 20 metropolitan areas to potentially host HQ2, the company’s second headquarters in North America, as it moves to the next phase of the process.
Leatherman Tool Group Opens On-Site Health Clinic For Employees
Leatherman Tool Group has opened the CareHere Health & Wellness Center, a new on-site facility that will provide access to primary and preventive healthcare to Leatherman Tool Group employees and their dependents covered by the company’s health plan.
VF Corp. To Open Distribution Center In Jonestown, PA
VF Corp will open a new distribution center in Jonestown, Pa., in early 2019. VF is investing up to $52 million in the project and bringing more than 175 new full-time jobs to the area over the next three years.
Adobe: Online Holiday Vault Nearly 15 Percent, Boosted By Mobile
A whopping $35.9 billion was spent via mobile devices, which accounts for a record-setting 33.1 percent of online holiday revenue coming from smartphones or tablets. Mobile also accounted for 52 percent of traffic to retail websites during the holidays.
Coalition of American Indian Recreation Enthusiasts To Speak At Outdoor Retailer Show
While the struggle over the preservation of Bears Ears National Monument and other wild places continues, a coalition of American Indian recreation enthusiasts has a unique message about how to protect public lands.
