Trips For Kids National Appoints Robert Alan Ping As Executive Director
Prior to joining Trips for Kids, Ping was executive director for the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, an educational community health organization.
Wolverine Sells Sebago
Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced it has sold its Sebago brand to BasicNet, S.p.A., an Italian corporation with a global footprint that has a portfolio of brands including Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-way, Superga and more.
Hoka One One Releases ‘The Speedgoat’ Short Film
“The Speedgoat” chronicles the running career of Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer, the first Hoka-sponsored runner, who has won more 100-mile trail races than anyone and who set the speed record for the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail in 2016.
Escalade’s Q2 Boosted By Fitness And Basketball Momentum
Boosted by strength in its fitness and basketball product categories that offset margin pressures in archery, Escalade Inc. reported operating earnings in the second quarter rose 11 percent on an 8.1 percent revenue gain.
Item Of The Day: SOG Baton Q4 Multitool
The Baton offers a unique design that folds into the shape of a common ink marker.
PUMA X CARA DELEVINGNE #DoYouStories
Limited edition laces inspired by the DO YOU series by Puma x Cara Delevingne.
Escalade’s Q2 Revenues Climb 8 Percent
Escalade Inc. reported sales grew 8 percent in the second quarter while operating earnings expanded 11 percent.
Spin Master Announces Acquisition Of Aerobie
Spin Master Corp. announced the acquisition of certain assets of Aerobie Inc., a producer of outdoor flying disks and sports toys.
Columbia Sportswear’s SVP Of Global Sourcing And Manufacturing Resigns
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the resignation of senior vice president of global sourcing and manufacturing, Steve Woodside, effective immediately.
Outdoor Sports Marketing Opens New Showroom In Greenville, SC
Outdoor Sports Marketing (OSM), a sales, marketing and training agency for the outdoor industry, opened a 5,000-square-foot showroom on June 1 in Greenville, SC.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Open Location In Spokane Valley
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Spokane Valley, WA.
Columbia Sportswear Launches Project CONNECT Execution Plan
While reporting second-quarter results that were slightly better than expected, Columbia Sportswear announced that it had launched a new transformation plan, entitled Project CONNECT, to adjust to the “accelerating structural change” facing retail.
Aisle Talk, Week Of July 24
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market – Industry Buzz From The Floor
It’s a big world to explore out there, and likewise it was a big, wide-ranging industry under the roof of the Salt Palace yesterday at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Here are a few snapshots of the vast collection of outdoor-minded conversations that were buzzing around.
