Volcom Hits The Selling Block
Kering said it plans to sell its Volcom, the action sports brand, to focus purely on luxury goods.
Nike Slips, Adidas Gains In Piper Jaffray’s Teen Survey
According to Piper Jaffray Companies’ 35th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey, Nike dominated teen spending among brands but saw some eroding mindshare. Adidas climbed further, hitting a new peak in mindshare.
Adidas Partners With Lean In To Promote Equal Pay For Women
Lining up with Equal Pay Day held on April 10, Adidas and sister brand, Reebok, are partnering with Lean In, the movement founded by Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg to encourage gender equality in the workplace and support equal pay.
Dick’s To Open Stores in Waco And North Little Rock
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening two new Dick’s Sporting Goods stores in April in Waco, TX and North Little Rock, AR.
Kirk Palmer Associates Leading President Search For Famous Footwear
Kirk Palmer Associates has been retained to guide the search for a new president for Famous Footwear. Caleres Inc. recently announced that Famous Footwear’s president, Rick Ausick, will retire this year as part of a planned succession.
Paddlesports Retailer Again Names Rapid Media Official Media Partner
Paddlesports Retailer has again partnered with Rapid Media as the official media partner of the 2018 show in Oklahoma City, OK. New for 2018 will be the Paddling Magazine Product and Industry Awards held the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 29, of Paddlesports Retailer.
GearLab Names What’s Up Public Relations As Agency Of Record
Taipei, Taiwan-based paddle and accessories designer GearLab Outdoor has named Denver, CO-based What’s Up Public Relations the company’s agency of record.
Camber Outdoors Welcomes 15 new Corporate Partners In Q1
New 2018 Corporate Partners include Clif Bar, Cotopaxi, Evo, Hoka One One, GoLite 2.0, Native Eyewear, Notogroup, Prana, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Sanuk, Scarpa, Spyder, Teva, Waypoint Outdoor and Yeti Coolers.
Cairn Names Backbone Media PR Agency Of Record
Cairn, the Bend, OR-based outdoor gear subscription box company, has hired Backbone Media, a firm that has offices in Carbondale and Denver, CO, to manage the company’s communications strategy and public relations.
The Northwest Company Partners With Operation Hat Trick
The Northwest will now offer a series of custom licensed products that directly benefits the Operation Hat Trick’s mission of providing the needed financial and emotional support to veterans across the nation.
A4 Expands With New Warehouse In Kansas City
A4, manufacturer of premium team uniforms and athletic sportswear, announced the opening of a new warehouse in Kansas City, MO.
Zamst Announces New President Yosuke Suzuki
Zamst U.S., a brand of the Nippon Sigmax Group, officially announced a senior leadership change.
Under Armour, Aston Villa Terminate Deal Three Years Early
Aston Villa FC, the professional football club in Aston, Birmingham, has terminated the team’s partnership with Under Armour.
Perry Ellis Extends Deadline For Board Nomination
Perry Ellis International announced the company’s board of directors has extended the window to nominate candidates for the company’s upcoming annual meeting.
Nike Acquires Israeli Computer Company
Nike Inc. acquired Invertex Ltd., a fashion-tech company providing scan-to-fit shopping platforms powered by 3D and deep-learning, to strengthen the company’s digital technology and talent as part of Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense.
