Confluence Outdoor Rebalances its Boat Business
Confluence Outdoor disclosed last week millions of dollars in investments and divestments it is making this year to shift resources toward the thriving kayak fishing and SUP markets…
Report: Thomas H. Lee Close to Acquiring EBay’s Enterprise Unit
Thomas H. Lee Partners LP, the private equity firm, is in advanced talks to acquire eBay's Enterprise segment, formerly known as GSI Commerce, according to Reuters. In January, eBay said it planned to divest its Enterprise business through a sale or
L.L.Bean Recruits Staff for Midwest Stores
L.L.Bean has begun recruiting staff to run its first retail location in Kansas and second store in Ohio as well as its first outlet in New York…
Sports Authority Hires Advertising Agency
Sports Authority has chosen the advertising agency Kuhl/Swaine as its partner in developing their brand and consumer engagement strategy. Chief Marketing Officer Ron Stoupa, who joined Sports Authority in late January of this year, is leading the effort..
The North Face Explore Fund Awards $500,000 in Grants
North Face announced the final winners of the 2015 Explore Fund $500,000 grants program funding 47 organizations throughout the U.S. The North Face Explore Fund chose projects that use outdoor exploration as the catalyst for positive, personal or societal
Skechers Replaces Credit Agreement
Skechers USA said it entered into a new credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and HSBC Bank USA, National Association…
Skechers Added to the SandP MidCap 400 Index
Skechers USA Inc. has been added to the S&P MidCap 400 Index…
Prana Heads to Friedrichshafen
Prana is headed to the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen, Germany with an enhanced distribution network and new international sales team in place in Europe…
League of American Bicyclists President Steps Down
League of American Bicyclists President Andy Clarke has announced plans to step down after 12 years leading the organization, which runs the Bicycle Friendly Communities…
Sunday Afternoons Unveils New Brand Campaign
Sunday Afternoons, which makes adventure and sunprotective headwear, is unveiling a new brand campaign in Spring 2016 aimed to support the company’s significant growth in both global and domestic markets…
New Balance Launches New Global Brand Platform
New Balance debuted a new brand platform – Always in Beta – the brand’s promise “to relentlessly improve, to never stop pushing and to always strive for more.” At the same time, the brand highlights its focus on inspiring athletes around the world.
E-bike Lobbyists Assess Progress as State Assemblies Wind Down
Legislation that would update state vehicle and traffic laws for e-bikes remains alive in California, but has floundered in New York, where advocates are now focused on broadening support ahead of another push next year, according to….
Guardian Sports Announces Sponsors
Guardian Sports said HEX Performance, athletic apparel and gear detergents, and The Art of Lax have signed on as sponsors for the 2nd Annual Guardian National Championships…
SKLZ Partners with Elite Clubs National League
SKLZ, the maker of training devices, has become the “Official Training Partner” of the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL)…
Turtle Fur Names Rep for California, Arizona and Vegas
Turtle Fur named Patti Fisher as its newest rep for the territory encompassing Southern California, Arizona and Las Vegas…
