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Vans Opens Public Vote For The Ninth Annual Custom Culture Competition
This year, 500 qualifying schools participated by designing two pairs of blank Vans shoes illustrating the themes of ‘Local Flavor’ and ‘Off The Wall.’
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Snow Burns as Mountain Hardwear’s Head Of Marketing
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Snow Burns to serve as global vice president of marketing for the Mountain Hardwear brand.
Newell Brands Announces Agreement With Starboard To End Proxy Contest
Newell Brands agreed to add three independent directors to the company’s board, ending a months-long proxy fight with activist investor Starboard Value LP.
Planalytics Sees Weather Taking Toll On Q1 Retail
Planalytics estimated the the cold early spring extracted $1.4 billion in sales from DIY stores and $425 million from clothing stores versus the prior year.
The North Face Partners With National Park Foundation
One dollar ($1) from each product in the Bottle Source collection will go back to the parks through the National Park Foundation to support sustainability projects.
Adidas And Reebok Ranked ‘Most Transparent’ Brands
Adidas and Reebok have again topped the Fashion Revolution’s Fashion Transparency Index, a ranking of global brands’ social and environmental transparency and practices.
Tom Brady Returns To Lead NFL Jersey Sales
For the second time in three years, Tom Brady started and ended the season No. 1 on the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Top 50 Player Sales List. Brady also started and ended the year atop the list in 2016. Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott finished No. 2 for the second consecutive year.
Boardriders Names New Leadership Team
In preparation for the close of its acquisition of Billabong, Boardriders announced the leadership team that will guide the company’s growth across the globe.
OIA Announces Friend Of The Outdoor Industry Award
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) presented its Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award to Representative Elise Stefanik, Representative Erik Paulsen and Senator Jon Tester for their continued support of the outdoor recreation economy and key issues important to the outdoor industry.
Zinke Signs Secretarial Orders To Increase Recreational Opportunities On Public Lands and Waters
Secretarial Order 3366 directs certain Interior bureaus to create and deliver plans to the Department within 90 days that focus on developing or expanding recreational opportunities on public lands and waterways.
Cherokee Global Brands Earnings Plummet As Challenges Mount
Cherokee Global Brands reported a fourth-quarter loss of $45.6 million, or $3.26 per share, reflecting the impact of a one-time impairment charge of $35.5 million.
Nike Community Impact Fund Awards $250,000 To Nonprofits & Schools
With the goal of building stronger communities and giving kids positive experiences with sport, play and physical activity, 21 nonprofits and schools in Portland and southwest Washington have been awarded grants totaling $250,000.
Adidas And Ping Sign Joaquin Nieman
Joaquin Niemann, golf’s top-ranked amateur who is making his pro debut this week, signed endorsement deals with Adidas Golf for headwear, apparel, and footwear, and Ping for equipment.
Keiser University Athletics Enters Partnership With Under Armour And BSN Sports
Keiser University has selected Under Armour as the official outfitter of Seahawks athletics and the College of Golf and Sport Management.
Headsweats Enters Fourth Year of Partnership With US Trail Running Conference
Headsweats, the performance headwear company, renewed its partnership with the 2018 US Trail Running Conference as the Official Headwear Supplier for attendees.
