Fred’s Appoints Chief Merchandising Officer
Fred's, Inc. hired Bryan Pugh, formerly at Walgreen's, as chief merchandising and marketing officer…
Cotopaxi Lands $6.5 Million in Seed Capital
Cotopaxi, a direct-to-consumer, outdoor gear and apparel startup out of Salt Lake City closed a $6.5 million Series A funding round just 11 months after opening for business.
Shock Doctor Merges with McDavid
Shock Doctor Sports and McDavid Inc. jointly announced that they have agreed to merge their companies. The combination will bring together two leading sports protection and performance companies with complementary product lines and a shared history of inn
Big 5 Acknowledges More Board Nominations
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. noted that in addition to the three candidates for election previously announced by Stadium Capital Management, LLC, Engaged Capital, LLC also has nominated four other director candidates for election to the company's board
Pedego Boston Store Grand Opening Set for April 4
Pedego Boston will celebrate its grand opening April 4 at its location in Belmont, Mass., a short ride from Harvard Square, the Minuteman Bikeway and the Charles River Bicycle Trails…
TaylorMade Golf Names New CEO
Adidas Group named David Abeles as the new CEO of TaylorMade Golf Company. Abeles immediately replaces former CEO Ben Sharpe, who resigned from the company for personal reasons…
REI’s Omnichannel Might Fuels Strong FY14 Growth
In a show of omnichannel might, Recreational Equipment Inc. grew sales and profits at their fastest pace in years in fiscal 2014. REI reported sales of $2.2 billion for the 53-week period ended Jan 3, 2015, a 9.9 increase from the fiscal year ended Dec. 2
OIA Capitol Summit Nearing
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) reminds its members to consider attending the 23rd annual Capitol Summit, which will take place April 14-15 as policy makers engage in important public lands and international trade conversations…
Archroma Launches Non-Fluorine Water Repellency Technolopgy
Swiss chemical company Archroma has launched a line of non-fluorine agents that it says make polyester, polyamide and cotton-based textiles repellent…
Brown Shoe Announces Licensing Agreement with Diane von Furstenberg
Brown Shoe Co. entered into a licensing agreement with Diane von Furstenberg to produce and distribute a women’s shoe collection…
Costa Urges Customers to Kick Plastic
Costa, the Florida-based sunglasses brand, has launched a “Kick Plastic” campaign to educate its customers about the growing ocean trash issue…
Macquarie Capital Is Title Sponsor for Ironman XC
The Australian investment banking firm Macquarie Capital will be title sponsor of the Ironman Executive Challenge (XC) Program, which brings together high-level professionals who are passionate about competing in triathlons…
AAFA Announces New Board Members
The American Apparel & Footwear Association announced ten new members to serve on its board of directors…
Anti-Trust Concerns Prompt BPSA to Reject IBD Manifesto
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) has advised its members to consult with attorneys before fully endorsing a “Manifesto for Change” circulated by Interbike last week…
G-III Apparel’s Fan Apparel Delivers Strong Year
G-III Apparel Group reported earnings rose 70.2 percent in its fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, to $22.2 million, or 96 cents a share. Revenue grew 8.8 percent to $514.3 million…
