HanesBrands Makes Significant Strides Toward 2020 Environmental Goals
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, Hanes and Gear for Sports, reported significant achievements in water use, carbon dioxide emissions, energy use, renewable energy use and landfill diversion; on track to meet 2020 benchmarks
Accell Acquires Beeline Bikes
Accell North America (ANA) announced the acquisition of Beeline Bikes, the mobile channel expansion solution that delivers a turn-key sales, service and data acquisition solution tailored for Independent Bicycle Dealers (IBDs).
Chamois Butt’r Announces Key Sponsorships And Athletes for 2018
Chamois Butt’r announces its support and sponsorship of numerous pro cycling teams and world-class athletes for the 2018 season.
OBIT: Spy’s Seth Hamot
Former Spy CEO Seth Hamot passed away March 22 after an 18-month battle with lymphoma. Hamot was chairman of Spy’s board of directors and served as CEO from 2015 until late 2017
Hibbett Sports Hosts AHA Fundraising Campaign in Stores and Online
Retailer Hibbett Sports will host an American Heart Association (AHA) fundraising campaign in 1,000-plus Hibbett Sports stores nationwide and online throughout the month of April.
Camping World To Acquire Dixie RV Superstore
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire Dixie RV Superstore located in Newport News, VA.
Newell Brands Sends Letter To Starboard
Newell Brands Inc. delivered a letter to Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd. from its board of directors addressing many of the activist hedge fund’s concerns.
VF Corp. Appoints Steve Murray VP, Strategic Projects
VF Corp. appointed Steve Murray, former president of Vans, to the new position of vice president, strategic projects. Murray initial focus will include elevating The North Face brand’s footwear product strategy, and supporting the successful integration of the Altra brand into VF and the extension of its technical footwear capabilities into VF’s outdoor footwear platform.
Nike Extends NFL Deal
The National Football League and Nike announced an extension to their on-field rights partnership for another eight years. The new deal will take place when the current one expires in 2020 and will run through 2028.
Billabong Shareholders Approve Boardriders Acquisition
Boardriders, Inc., the parent of Quiksilver, Roxy, and DC Shoes brands, announced that the shareholders of Billabong International Limited have approved Boardriders’ proposed acquisition of Billabong.
Black Diamond Opens Store In Anchorage
Black Diamond, a brand of Clarus Corporation, opened a strategic retail store in Anchorage in Alaska.
Arc’teryx Names Dominique Morisset as Veilance GM
Arc’teryx Veilance has appointed Dominique Morisset to the new role of general manager, Veilance, effective immediately.
Korkers Adds New Outdoor Sales Agencies
Korkers Products LLC, the maker of traction footwear, announced the hiring of three new sales agencies to bolster its U.S. sale efforts.
Mammut Announces Transition In Leadership In North America
Mammut, the Swiss producer of premium outdoor equipment and apparel, appointed Joe Prebich as managing director of Mammut North America. Bill Supple will transition from his role as CEO in late April.
Lululemon’s Q4 Earnings, Revenue Surpass Expectations
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter that easily surpassed Wall Street expectations and its revised guidance. The company’s reported adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.33 while revenue was $928.8 million, above expectations of $1.27 and $912 million.
