Blizzard/Tecnica Names New Rockies Associate Rep
Savanna Cochran will be the new associate sales representative in Colorado, Southeast Wyoming and New Mexico.
ISPO Expands Its International Network
Following the new brand mission—to boost sports worldwide, bolster people’s enthusiasm and offer customers added value -ISPO is expanding its international network in the context of ISPO Academy with the addition of Brazil and India.
More Than 164 Million Consumers Plan To Shop Over Thanksgiving Weekend And Cyber Monday
The annual National Retail Federation survey finds that of those considering shopping the long holiday weekend, the survey found that 20 percent plan to shop on Thanksgiving Day (32 million) but Black Friday will remain the busiest day with 70 percent planning to shop then (115 million).
Dick’s Names New Chief Technology Officer
Dick’s Sporting Goods named Paul Gaffney, formerly at Home Depot, as chief technology officer.
Dick’s Q3 Tops Target, Provides Conservative 2018 Outlook
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported third-quarter earnings that topped guidance but warned that 2018 earnings could decline by as much as 20 percent due to continued gross margin pressure, expected flat comps and ongoing investments.
Spyder Unveils U.S. Ski Team Uniforms
Spyder, the exclusive apparel partner of the U.S. Ski Team since 1989, revealed the U.S. Ski Team¹s Olympic uniforms for the games in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Purple Orange Brand Communications Opens Colorado Office
Creative brand communications agency Purple Orange announced a new office opening in Crested Butte, CO as well as new hires.
Blundstone Partners With DNA Footwear In Brooklyn
Blundstone partnered with New York-based shoe retailer DNA Footwear on an exclusive Brooklyn in-store consumer event featuring an evening of boots, beers and Aussie pies.
Marcato Releases Investor Presentation To Deckers Stockholders
Marcato Capital Management LP, which is seeking to replace Deckers entire board with its own candidates at the company’s upcoming annual meeting, released a detailed presentation promoting its plan to drive long-term stockholder value at Deckers.
SGB Q&A: Casey Sheahan, CEO, Simms Fishing Products
The former CEO of Patagonia and president of Keen talks about his passion for the sport of fishing, a wide array of growth opportunities he plans to pursue at Simms, and his commitment to conservation and driving more people to the sport of fishing.
Cherokee Amends Credit Facility
Cherokee Global Brands announced the amendment, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, of its senior secured credit facility to resolve a non-compliance situation with its financial covenants.
Industrial Revolution Beefs Up Team
Industrial Revolution, the Seattle manufacturer of outdoor accessories, hired marketing coordinator Craig Frazee and graphic designer Dan Mohr.
MEC Breaks Ground On New Flagship At Eastern Gateway To Olympic Village
MEC, Canada’s outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration, broke ground on its new Vancouver flagship store.
Moody’s Places Vista Outdoor’s Ratings On Review For Downgrade
Moody’s Investors Services placed Vista Outdoor Inc.’s ratings on review for downgrade following its “very weak” quarterly operating results.
Deckers Sets Action To Resolve Marcato Lawsuit
Deckers Brands announced that its Board of Directors has taken the actions to address and deem resolved a lawsuit filed by an affiliate of Marcato Capital Management LP, the activist shareholder that’s seeking to replace Deckers board with its own candidates.
