Toyota To Carry Yakima Accessories In Dealerships Nationwide
Under a new partnership, Yakima’s vehicle racks, bike, ski and boat mounts, cargo boxes, and other cargo management accessories will be sold in participating Toyota dealers nationwide.
OBIT: Bob Beattie
Bob Beattie, founding coach of the U.S. Ski Team and one of the originators of the Alpine Ski World Cup, has passed away at the age of 85.
Newell Brands To Nominate David Atchison To Board of Directors
Atchison is the final independent nominee pursuant to the cooperation agreement Newell Brands entered into with Carl C. Icahn, chairman of Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP), on March 19.
Soccer Garage Renews Partnership with LA Galaxy San Diego
Soccer Garage and LA Galaxy San Diego announced the renewal of their agreement featuring Adidas gear.
CODI’s Debt Ratings Downgraded
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC’s Corporate Family Rating (CFR) to B1 from Ba3 for the company’s proposed refinancing of existing credit facilities.
RECALL: Octane Fitness Cross Trainers
About 570 Octane Fitness XT-One elliptical cross trainers are being recalled.

Under Armour And Nike Sales Decline At Dick’s In 2017
Apparently due to the company’s rapidly-expanding private label business, Dick’s Sporting Goods sold less of both Nike and Under Armour product in 2017 versus the prior year, according to the retailer’s just-released annual 10K report.
HanesBrands Earns Ninth Consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year Award
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, has earned a ninth-consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star of the Year award for environmental excellence.
Gander Outdoors Sets Grand Opening In Coldwater, MI
The 33,000-square-foot store will be one of eight Gander Outdoors retail locations in Michigan.
Sellmark Corp. Announces Promotions
Sellmark Corporation promoted Jeff Murray to executive vice president of sales and Carl Stout to territory team senior sales manager.

DC Shoes Appoints VP Of Footwear
Southern California-based lifestyle and skate brand DC Shoes Inc. announced the appointment of Cory Long as vice president of footwear.
Black Ember Partners With Rygr For Public Relations In The U.S.
Black Ember, a lifestyle brand specializing in obsessively designed and crafted backpacks for the active urban nomad, names rygr, an integrated marketing firm, the company’s public relations agency of record in the United States.
American Mountain Guides Association Announces New Discipline
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is looking to fill a void in the organization’s current curriculum by adding a discipline.
China Hits U.S. With Food Tariffs
China raised import duties on a $3 billion list of U.S. pork, apples and other products Monday in retaliation for the Trump Administration’s tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Vineyard Vines Becomes Official Style Of The Boston Red Sox
Vineyard Vines, best known for the company’s whimsical neckties and smiling whale logo, announced a partnership with the Boston Red Sox and the team’s iconic ballpark, Fenway Park.