Interbike Announces Trade Show Leadership Change
Cycling trade show Interbike announced that Pat Hus, who has been show director since 2011, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. He will be replaced by Justin Gottlieb, who has been promoted to interim show director.
Tecnica Outdoor Expands Sales Force
Tecnica Outdoor has hired additional reps hired for the company’s Tecnica Forge collection, a line of thermo-moldable hiking boots.
SidelineSwap Raises $5M In Funding
SidelineSwap, the online marketplace for sports gear and equipment, announced a $5 million Series A financing round led by Global Founders Capital, with participation from NBA legend David Robinson’s Admiral Capital, Peak6 Sports, RiverPark Ventures, FJ Labs and The Player’s Impact.
Zion Armstrong To Replace Mark King As President, Adidas North America
Adidas has appointed Zion Armstrong as president of Adidas North America, effective July 1, 2018. Armstrong succeeds Mark King, who has decided to step down. Armstrong has co-led Adidas North America as general manager together with King since June 2015.
Safilo Shareholders Approve 2017 Financials, New Board, Appointment Of CEO Trocchia
Safilo Group S.p.A. shareholders approved the company’s 2017 financial statement, the appointment of Angelo Trocchia as CEO and a new board of directors at Tuesday’s shareholders meeting.
Nite Ize Wins Two-Year Battle Against International Knockoffs
The International Trade Commission awarded protection for Boulder, CO-based NIte Ize’s Steelie product line with general exclusion order that prevents infringing products from entering U.S.
Puma’s Americas’ Sales Climb Double-Digits In Q1
Puma reported sales grew 15.6 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the Americas region in the first quarter. Overall sales on a currency-neutral basis climbed 21.5 percent.
Camping World Acquires Rock/Creek Outfitters
Camping World has acquired Rock/Creek Outfitters, based in Chattanooga, TN, according to multiple reports.
Adidas Partners With Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View A&M University and Adidas announced a new multiyear partnership in which Adidas will be the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Panthers.
Sportsmen, Conservationists, Patagonia Run Full-page Ad Against Fracking In Nevada’s Ruby Mountains
Thirteen conservation and sportsmen’s groups and outdoor apparel manufacturer Patagonia ran a full-page advertisement in Monday’s Elko Daily Free-Press opposing federal plans to open Nevada’s iconic Ruby Mountains to oil drilling and fracking.
Toad&Co Announces Partnership with LimeLoop
Toad&Co, the lifestyle company inspired by the outdoors, announced a partnership with LimeLoop, a new full-circle shipping solution for apparel.
Perry Ellis International Concludes License Agreement For Gotcha With Partner in North Africa
Perry Ellis International Inc. announced today that the company has entered into a license agreement with Kennek FZE in North Africa to source and distribute a full range of products from surf boards and wetsuits to casual wear and footwear under the Gotcha brand.
Adidas Signs Several Top NFL Prospects
Potential first round picks joining Adidas include highly touted defensive end Bradley Chubb from North Carolina State, Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, safety Derwin James from FSU, wide receiver Courtland Sutton from SMU, Georgia running back Sony Michel and Texas A&M wide receiver Christian Kirk.
Vans Opens Public Vote For The Ninth Annual Custom Culture Competition
This year, 500 qualifying schools participated by designing two pairs of blank Vans shoes illustrating the themes of ‘Local Flavor’ and ‘Off The Wall.’
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Snow Burns as Mountain Hardwear’s Head Of Marketing
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Snow Burns to serve as global vice president of marketing for the Mountain Hardwear brand.
