Sig Sauer Hires Brad Criner
Sig Sauer Inc., the maker of firearms, announced that Brad Criner has joined Sig Sauer as senior director, brand management and business development of ammunition.
Former Perry Ellis CEO Seeks To Overhaul Board
George Feldenkreis, former chief executive and founder of Perry Ellis International Inc. and the company’s biggest shareholder, has nominated four people to the apparel-maker’s board of directors just a few months after he offered to buy the entire company.
Oofos Renews Xterra America Tour Partnership
Xterra Global LLC, owners and producers of Xterra, announced Oofos will return for its second season as a participating partner of the Xterra America Tour with the launch of the “Oofos Great Descents Series” that highlights the benefits of recovery in an athlete’s journey.
Camber Outdoors Announces Pitchfest 2018 Finalists
Camber Outdoors, the active-outdoor industries organization that works to elevate and accelerate women’s leadership and participation in the outdoors, announced the finalists for Pitchfest 2018, which will be held on July 22 in Denver, CO.
Fleet Feet Opening Tallahassee Location
Fleet Feet announced the acquisition of Capital City Runners, a former running retailer located in Tallahassee, FL out of bankruptcy.
Geaux Run Joins Fleet Feet
Fleet Feet announced that Geaux Run, located in Lafayette, LA., will partner with Fleet Feet as a franchise location.
Hockey Canada, Bauer Hockey Extend Equipment, Grow-The-Game Partnership
Hockey Canada and Bauer Hockey have extended their partnership through a new eight-year deal and a continued collaboration on opportunities to increase participation, welcome new players and engage existing players.
Kavu Announces New Hires In Finance And Sales
Outdoor wear maker Kavu has named Steve Skidmore and Jeremy Goodman to the company’s global executive team as chief finance director and international sales director, respectively, effective immediately.
Adidas Partners With Leicester City
Leicester City Football Club of the Premier League announced a new multi-year partnership with Adidas.
New Balance Partners With Snapchat On Liverpool Liverpool FC Kit Launch
New Balance debuted a shopping experience in the U.S. and U.K. through Snapchat’s new Shoppable AR (augmented reality) technology that lets Liverpool FC fans virtually wear, and then buy, the new Liverpool FC kit.
Puma To Open New York Flagship On Fifth Avenue
Puma has signed a lease deal to open a flagship store on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue shopping corridor. The three-level, 24,000-square-foot space is at 609 Fifth Ave. at 49th Street, opposite Saks Fifth Avenue.
Tegra Acquires Fjord
Tegra, a leading apparel manufacturing and supply chain provider, announced the acquisition of Fjord LLC, a leading manufacturer of on-field uniforms and gear for elite athletes.
Nordstrom Earnings Rise On 5.8 Percent Sales Growth
Nordstrom Inc. reported earnings of $87 million, or 51 cents per share, in the first quarter ended May 5, compared with $63 million, or 37 cents a share, in the same quarter in fiscal 2017.
Arc’teryx Brings Back Arc’teryx Climbing Academy
The popular outdoor event will be held in the rugged climbing mecca of Squamish, British Columbia, from July 19 – 22, 2018.
TRX Partners With In-Shape Health Clubs
In-Shape Health Clubs, the California fitness club, announced a partnership with the maker of functional training equipment, TRX, on a custom-made education program.
