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Amer Sports Puts Mavic Under Strategic Review
Amer Sports Corp. said the company has decided to place the Mavic cycling business under strategic review as part of an update on the company’s business strategy.
Inaugural Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards Announces Call For Entries
Outdoor Retailer will recognize innovation and achievements in the outdoor industry with the debut of the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. Winners will be determined by a panel of judges and celebrated at a live awards show.
ISA TanTec Participates In “Tannery 2030” Conference
ISA TanTec said the “Tannery 2030” conference took place in Shanghai, China last week. The Conference focused on the future direction of the leather industry, featured presentations from experts across the whole leather supply chain ranging from traders, tanners, chemical/machinery suppliers to representatives of brands and retailers.
Columbia Sportswear Hires Advertising Agency
Columbia Sportswear selected McCann Worldgroup as the company’s global agency of record for marketing services for the Columbia brand.
Maloja Becomes Official Outfitter Of The U.S. Biathlon Team
Maloja signed a four-year agreement as the Official Outfitter of the U.S. Biathlon Team.
Decathlon To Open First First Full-Scale Store In U.S.
Decathlon, the largest sporting goods retailer, announced plans to open the company’s first major store in the Bay Area. Located at 3938 Horton Street in the East Bay Bridge shopping center in Emeryville, CA, the 47,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in spring 2019.
Yeti Celebrates Tundra’s Anniversary With Multi-Stop Film Tour
Yeti is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of the company’s Tundra cooler with a multi-stop film tour. This fall, Yeti will be hitting cities across the nation, showcasing a selection of Yeti Presents films, appearances from brand ambassadors and raffles with exclusive Yeti prizes.
Duluth Trading’s Q2 Earnings Soar
Duluth Holdings Inc., doing business as Duluth Trading Company, reported net income in the second quarter ended July 29 rose 48.9 percent on a 28.3 percent revenue gain.
Mountain Khakis Announces Jeremy Hale As New President
Mountain Khakis announced that Jeremy Hale will be joining the brand as president. Hale will replace outgoing founder and president Ross Saldarini, who will be leaving to pursue other opportunities.
Leki Amicably Resolves Moosejaw And Walmart Listings
Leki announced the company has withdrawn the Leki brand and all associated products from the Moosejaw Premium Outdoor Store and any association with Walmart.
Vista Outdoor Finalizes Sale Of Bollé, Cébé And Serengeti Brands
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that the company has completed the divestiture of the legal entities operating the company’s Bollé, Cébé and Serengeti eyewear brands.
Deuter Withdraws From Trial Participation In Walmart Premium Outdoors Platform
Deuter USA announced that the company will not participate in Walmart’s new premium outdoor online store, curated by Moosejaw. The move follows Black Diamond Equipment’s move to send a cease and desist to Wal-Mart to remove Black Diamond’s logos and images from the site.
Sweet Protection Adds Two News Agencies
Sweet Protection, makers of helmets and protective gear, announced the hiring of two specialized agencies to bolster sales and PR efforts for their brand in North America.
Tern Makes Hires
Tern, the cycling company, and Stile Products, Tern’s North American distributor, announced the addition of two new members to the team: Steve Gluckman and Josh Schlee.
Earth Treks Opens North America’s Largest Climbing Gym
Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness announced the official opening of North America’s largest indoor climbing gym. The 53,000-square-foot facility in Englewood, CO, will feature world-class climbing and bouldering, along with amenities such as a yoga studio, fitness and cardio zones, climbing classes, a fully-stocked retail gear shop, high-end locker rooms and onsite childcare.
