Skechers Launches Collaboration With Artist James Goldcrown
Launching in time for Valentine’s Day, international muralist James Goldcrown brings his Love Wall heart designs to the Skechers x JGoldcrown global collaboration. The artist’s prints appear on lifestyle products for women and girls—with the initial launch on Skechers Uno fashion sneakers, 90s retro Skechers Roadies sneakers, and BOBS from Skechers canvas slip-on and sandals. […]
Sweet Protection Adds Marcus Caston, Parkin Costain To Athlete Team
Sweet Protection announced today that it has signed athlete partnership contracts with big mountain freeskiers Marcus Caston and Parkin Costain. Costain and Caston join the Sweet Protection team that includes two-time world champion Chris Davenport, two-time Olympic gold medalist Aksel Lund Svindal, two-time Olympic medalist Henrik Kristoffersen, X Games veteran Pep Fujas, and two-time […]
Smith x Aleck Drop-In Audio System Named 2020 ISPO Award Winner
In an exclusive partnership, Smith and Aleck launched a new snow helmet audio program this season with the co-branded Aleck 006 Wired and Aleck 006 Wireless audio systems. This week, both brands announced that the Smith x Aleck 006 headset was a 2021 ISPO Award winner among the Snowsports Equipment category. “We’re extremely happy to […]
PrimaLoft Expands PrimaLoft Cross Core Technology With Greater Emphasis On Sustainability
PrimaLoft, Inc. is increasing the use of post-consumer recycled content in its PrimaLoft Cross Core Series*, which now includes a stretch version for freedom of movement. The Cross Core platform fuses existing PrimaLoft fibers with next-gen materials. The initial line of products uses Aerogel, a porous, lightweight structure developed by NASA scientists that acts as […]
Big Agnes Introduces Solution Dyed Fabric Tents And Sugarcane-Based Sleeping Pad
Big Agnes recently announced multiple new products made from sustainably sourced materials unique to its categories. The products include a collection of nine ultralight tents constructed from solution-dyed fabrics and sleeping pads made with sugarcane extract, a first for the brand. “Big Agnes is committed to producing gear made from the most sustainable materials possible […]
Belk Exploring Restructuring In Bankruptcy Proceedings
Belk Inc. is nearing a deal to file for bankruptcy protection to support a pre-arranged conversion of debt to equity, sources told Bloomberg.
Powdr Corp. Debt Downgraded
S&P Global Ratings lowered its debt ratings on Powdr Corp., the privately held ski resort operator, as capacity limitations and travel restrictions are having a significant negative impact across the ski industry and at the company’s resorts in the U.S. and Canada.
Salewa Alpine Mountaineering Boot Wins 2021 ISPO Gold Award
Salewa crampon-compatible Ortles Couloir mountaineering boot weighing 725 grams per pair won ISPO Gold. The boot combines traditional bootmaking with advanced technical materials. The 27-member ISPO Award panel evaluated the “ultralight, high-end mountain boot for mountaineering and ice climbing” in December at the ISPO Award jury meeting, giving it ISPO’s GOLD Award for 2021 in […]
Academy Sports Announces Secondary Offering Of Common Stock
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. announced that certain of its stockholders, including affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., intend to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering 12 million shares of common stock of Academy Sports.
Osprey Ambassador And Mountaineer Nimsdai Purja Is First To Summit K2 In Winter
Osprey announced that mountaineer and Osprey Ambassador Nimsdai Purja MBE summited K2 on January 16 wearing the brand’s soon-to-be-released Talon Pro 30. Nimsdai and Mingma Gyabu Sherpa with Mingma Gyalje Sherpa’s team and Sona Sherpa from the Seven Summits Trek expedition are the first to summit K2 in the winter. Osprey’s Talon Pro 30 is […]
Boot Barn’s Q3 Profits Climb 19.5 Percent
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported earnings rose 19.5 percent in the third quater ended December 26 on a 6.5 percent revenue gain.
Nautilus Expands Connected Home Fitness Products With JRNY Digital Fitness Platform
Nautilus introduces its connected Bowflex Max Trainer M9 machine and Bowflex T22 treadmill with an enhanced JRNY digital fitness platform offering curated workouts and entertainment options that stream while being coached. The JRNY digital fitness platform uses machine learning to create personalized workouts based on an initial fitness assessment that learns and adapts as the […]
Hyland’s Brings Cycling Into Focus With Great Rides Powered By Hyland’s
New video series features gear-grinding climbs and scenic landscapes from all over USA
Bern Helmets Wins 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award
Bern Helmets announced it was awarded the 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award for its Hudson helmet — honored for its concept, design and functionality in the cycling category. Designed for commuters, the Hudson is certified for NTA 8776, which is rated for use up to 27 mph, exceeding U.S. safety standards, requiring 10 percent more […]
Nite Ize Debuts G-Series Dual Chamber Carabiner
Nite Ize introduced its G-Series Dual Chamber Carabiner for keeping small items organized and secure. The product drops at retail in mid-February. With a stainless-steel body and two gated chambers, the G-Series expands on Nite Ize’s selection of accessories with added security and accessibility features. “We are committed to providing best-in-class functionality to everyday products […]
