
Deckers Brands Files Investor Presentation Highlighting Marcato’s False And Misleading Statements
Deckers Brands filed an investor presentation highlighting Marcato’s continued alleged false and misleading statements about Deckers and Marcato’s nominees’ lack of critical and relevant skills, as well as industry and board experience.

Nau Announces Departure Of Co-Founder Mark Galbraith
Portland-based apparel brand Nau announced the departure of Co-founder and General Manager Mark Galbraith, who will be pursuing a new opportunity.

Maurice Sporting Goods Files For Bankruptcy, Pursues Sale
Maurice Sporting Goods Inc., one of North America’s largest distributors of outdoor sporting goods, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its assets to Middleton Partners. To facilitate the transaction, Maurice and its subsidiaries today filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Darn Tough Adds Southeast Territory Sales Team
The manufacturer of performance outdoor and lifestyle socks welcomed Decker and Associates to the team as the agency of record in the Southeast territory.
Zeal Optics Launches Annual ‘Buy A Goggle, Plant A Tree’
Zeal Optics launched its annual “Buy A Goggle, Plant A Tree” program that will run November 17 through the month of December. For every pair of goggles sold online at zealoptics.com, at their Boulder flagship location and through retailers, Zeal Optics will work with the American Forests to plant a tree in the Rocky Mountain backcountry.
Brazil’s Centauro Files For IPO
Grupo SBF SA, owner of Brazilian sporting goods chain Centauro, has requested authorization from securities industry regulator CVM for an initial public offering.

Five Ten Names New Canadian Distributor
As of January 1, 2018, Live to Play Sports will have exclusive distribution of all Five Ten bike and climbing products in Canada.

The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships Hosts Thousands In San Francisco
Thousands of runners competed in The North Face Endurance Challenge Championships starting in Sausalito and ending in picturesque Crissy Field in the San Francisco Bay Area this past weekend. In its eleventh year, the race boasts a $30,000 prize purse for top finishers.

Farm to Feet And Ski City Launch Cottonwood Getaway Sweepstakes
The sweepstakes winner will receive air travel and hotel accommodation for two to Salt Lake City for four nights, two four-day Ski City Super Passes, sweatshirts from The Mountain and a set of Farm to Feet Cottonwood socks.

Sportsman’s Warehouse Trims EPS Outlook On Promotions/Ammunition Deflation
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. lowered its EPS guidance for the full year due to expectations that the heightened promotional climate and price-compression in ammunition will not let up in the fourth quarter.

Aisle Talk, Week Of November 13
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.

Wall Street Reacts: Dicks Q3
For the analyst community, Dick’s issuance of a poor outlook for 2018 indicates that the industry’s return to healthy, full-price selling will take longer than expected.

Outdoor Retailer Releases Floorplan For Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2018
More than 1,000 brands will fill three levels at the Colorado Convention Center.

Columbia Sportswear May Close Downtown Office Over Safety Concerns
Columbia Sportswear may close its offices in downtown Portland that house Sorel’s headquarters and relocate 50 jobs due to unsafe conditions in the area.

Slowtide Partners With Acacia
The Magnolia towel is inspired by the tree found in Hawaii – where Acacia and Slowtide are rooted.