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Sharkbanz Shark Deterrent Expands To European Union
The maker of Sharkbanz 2 and the Shark Leash now ships and sells via Amazon to all 26 EU countries, 23 of which have 41 thousand miles of coastline frequented by beachgoers.
TJX Beats Fiscal Q2 Estimates, Raises Annual Outlook
Net sales for the second quarter of Fiscal 2018 increased 6 percent to $8.4 billion and consolidated comparable store sales increased 3 percent on top of last year’s 4 percent increase.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens Ninth California Location
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Stockton, CA.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sees Flat Q2 Comps; Shares Fall On Ugly Outlook
Consolidated same-store sales are currently expected to decline in the low single digits in the third quarter
VF Corp. To Acquire Dickies Parent in $820 Million Deal; Raises 2017 Outlook
VF Corp. revenue is now expected to reach $11.85 billion in 2017, up 3.5 percent on a reported basis (up 4.5 percent currency neutral), and includes about a $200 million contribution from Williamson-Dickie.
Paddlers Remove 5,000 Pounds Of Trash From Minnesota Rivers
Paddling for 40 days and 539 miles, they have removed 5,719 pounds of trash from the upper Mississippi watershed.
Backyard Collective Draws Over 200 Volunteers
The Conservation Alliance’s tenth anniversary of the event saw volunteers working alongside Portland’s Forest Park Conservancy, SOLVE, Portland Parks Foundation and Hoyt Arboretum to clean up parks, and maintain and build trails as well as remove invasive species.
Polygiene Names Commercial Operations Director For North America
Judd Salvas will be based in Park City, UT and is responsible for managing all commercial activities within North America.
Rossignol To Enter Mountain Bike Market In 2018
The North American collection for 2018 is scheduled to include 11 mountain bike models, including five full-suspension and six hardtail offerings across DH, enduro, trail and junior categories with 27.5 inch, 27.5 plus and 29 inch wheels.
Lake Tahoe Bike Share Gaining Momentum
The League to Save Lake Tahoe, part of Keep Tahoe Blue, initiated the program as part of its campaign to test transportation solutions to reduce pollution from auto traffic at the world-famous alpine lake.
Black Diamond Inc. To Change Name To Clarus Corporation
Black Diamond Inc. plans to change its name to Clarus Corporation effective August 14, 2017.
Dawgs Secures Patent Win Against Crocs
Dawgs in a statement said the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a final rejection on the validity of Crocs Inc.’s cornerstone design patent for the clog that Crocs became known for.
Camping World’s Q2 Revenues Climb 20 Percent
Camping World Holdings, which acquired Gander Mountain earlier this year, reported pro-forma earnings rose 41.6 percent on a 20.1 percent revenue gains.
Camber Outdoors Launches CEO Pledge Advisory Council
Leaders and executive-level liaisons from the organization’s Peak Partners Arc’teryx, Burton, Patagonia and REI will come together to share successes, tackle challenges and lay the groundwork for the future priorities of the Camber Outdoors CEO Pledge.
FGL Sports’ Q2 Comps Rise
Canadian Tire reported same-store sales at FGL Sports, which includes Sport Chek, rose 2.6 percent in the second quarter.
