SGB Update Outdoor
Assos Expands North American Rep Team
Assos of Switzerland expanded its North American sales force and the consolidation of owned distribution.
Monomoy Capital Completes Acquisition Of West Marine
Monomoy Capital Partners completed the acquisition of West Marine Inc. at a price of $12.97 per share or a total of approximately $337 million.
Ecco Launches “Perpetual Natural Motion” Brand Campaign
With this project, Ecco shares its long-held vision of nature as an inspiration, combined with its dream of imbuing its footwear designs with its own unique version of perpetual natural motion.
Under Armour Introduces Global Footwear Innovation Hub In Portland
Under Armour unveiled a new center for performance innovation in Portland, OR, bringing footwear design and development under one roof. The innovation hub includes a forward-looking biomechanics lab and performance training center for athlete testing.
Headsweats Partners With National Down Syndrome Society
Headsweats will be a premier sponsor of the organization’s 23rd Annual Buddy Walk and will produce a collection of NDSS-branded headwear styles.
ShelterLogic Acquires Bravo Outdoor Brands
ShelterLogic Corp. announced its acquisition of several product brands from Bravo Sports Corp. including QuikShade, MotoShade, ShadeTech, QuikChair, Solo, and GO.
Deckers Brands Receives Director Nominations From Marcato Capital Management
Deckers Brands confirmed that affiliates of Marcato Capital Management have nominated 10 director candidates to stand for election to the Board of Directors at Deckers’ 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
PrimaLoft Names Sales And Marketing Manager For APAC Region
Clark Jin (Jin Lukai) will serve in the new role of sales and marketing manager for the APAC region. He will report to Jochen Lagemann, managing director of Europe and Asia for PrimaLoft.
Dynafit Partners With Aspen Snowmass To Promote Uphill Skiing
The partnership includes the exclusive equipment rental and demo of Dynafit uphill skiing hardgoods at the resort’s Four Mountain Sports stores and the sponsorship of Aspen Snowmass’ ski mountaineering events.
Evo Partners With Loge On Store
Seattle-based action sports, lifestyle, and outdoor retailer Evo announced a strategic partnership with Loge Co., a brand offering camping and lodging destinations catering to surfers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts with a first location in the coastal community of Westport, WA.
Yamaha Entering U.S. Electric Bicycle Market
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA will enter the U.S. electric bicycle market in 2018.
L.L.Bean To Open its Third Illinois Store In 2018
L.L.Bean continues its national retail expansion with the opening of its third Illinois store, scheduled to open the fall of 2018.
Dick’s Pledges More Than $5.5 Million Towards Hurricane Relief Efforts
Dick’s Sporting Goods, along with The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation, announced a $5.5 million commitment to support communities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Lizard Skins Acquires Oury Grips
Lizard Skins, a producer of cycling grips and road tape, completed a deal to acquire Oury Grips, another grip maker in cycling and powersports.
Irma Impact On U.S. Retail Could Reach $2.75 Billlon
Planalytics estimates that the potential economic impact for lost sales in the consumer and retail sector from Hurricane Irma is $2.75 billion. The weather-analytics company said its estimate was addition to the damage caused directly by the storm.
