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AAFA Urges Cutting Fed’s Use of Prison Factories
The American Apparel & Footwear Association called on presidential nominees to eliminate prison factories’ preferential access to federal uniform contracts.
Investor to Sell More Fox Factory Shares
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc., which has agreed to acquire 5.11 Tactical, is poised to sell 29 percent of its remaining stake in Fox Factory Holding Corp.
Brunswick Promotes VP of Investor Relations
Brunswick Corporation (BC) promoted Phillip Haan, 38, to VP of investor relations, succeeding Bruce Byots, who is retiring from the company.
Goldwin Reports Solid Growth in Fiscal Q1
The Japanese company, which owns the Goldwin and C3fit brands and distributes The North Face and other outdoor brands in Asia, reported sales grew 6.6 percent.
Brazil Propels Havaianas’ Q2 Growth
Surging sales of Havaianas flip flops and closed-toe shoes in its native Brazil enabled Alpargatas to grow net revenues 8.4 percent in the second quarter.
Arnot and Miller Break 50 Peaks Challenge Record
The duo, supported by protective sports equipment brand Zamst, summited 50 peaks in 41 days to break the world record.
Vista Outdoor Opens New Corporate Headquarters
Vista Outdoor Inc. opened its sustainability-focused 33,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Farmington, UT to the public yesterday.
North Castle Partners Closes on $300 Million Fund
North Castle Partners, a private equity firm that owns Performance Bicycle and Ibex and recently invested in Ignite USA, closed its sixth fund, at $300 million.
Turner Lands Duluth Trading PR Account
Turner has added Duluth Trading Company to the list of “Modern Outdoor” clients it represents.
Anta Sports Selects US Anti-microbial Vendor
Noble Biomaterials Inc. established a strategic alliance with Anta Sports Products Limited, China’s largest sportswear brand, based in Fujian.
American Bicycle Group Moves To Larger Headquarters
American Bicycle Group (ABG), manufacturer of Litespeed (LS) and Quintana Roo (QR) bicycles, recently moved into a newly refurbished, larger building in Chattanooga, TN.
REI Relaunches Digital Outlet Business
REI, the national outdoor specialty retailer and consumer co-op, launched REI Garage, a new digital store that sells off-price products picked by co-op experts.
Keen Releases Live Monumental Documentary Film Online
Following the success of its Earth Day premiere in San Francisco with the Wild & Scenic Film Festival – and the subsequent 10-stop national film tour this summer – Keen released its Live Monumental film online for public viewing.
Chaco Adds Embroidery To Customizable Footwear Program
Chaco is adding two major updates to its MyChacos custom footwear program.
Eagle Creek Rolls Out Pack-2-School Campaign
In order to reach new markets, travel outfitter Eagle Creek introduced a Pack-2-School campaign for fall 2016.
