Avia Reaches Deal For Expansion In China
Sequential Brands Group Inc. announced that the company has entered into a multi-year agreement with Beiying Sports Technology Co., Ltd., a leading sports manufacturer and distributor, to bring the Avia brand to Greater China.
Camping World Plans New SuperCenters In Georgia, Illinois And Ohio
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced expansion plans for the development of new SuperCenters in Augusta, GA, Marion, IL, and Huber Heights, OH.
Coleman Launches App To Inspire People To Get Outdoors
The Coleman – Get Outdoors app encourages exploration by allowing users to identify new camping destinations, and a partnership with Recreation.gov delivers users access to more than 25,000 campgrounds and parks directly from the app.
Dick’s Destroying Unsold Assault Rifles
Dick’s Sporting Goods is destroying the company’s inventory of unsold assault rifles in the wake of the decision to quit selling the firearms.
TomTom’s Consumer Segment Sales Drop 28 Percent In Q1
TomTom reported sales slid 28 percent in the first quarter in its Consumer segment, which includes PNDs, navigation apps and sports watches.
PACT Apparel Closes Second Round Of Funding
Wear Pact LLC (PACT), a Boulder, CO-based ethical and organic apparel basics brand, announced that the company has closed the second round of equity financing with Revelry Brands LLC.
Lululemon Names Patrick Guido Chief Financial Officer
Most recently, Guido served as treasurer and vice president of corporate development at VF Corp., managing capital allocation strategies, mitigating global financial risk, and executing on multiple strategic initiatives for the company.
RECALL: Look Pivot Ski Bindings
About 6,900 Look Pivot ski bindings from Rossignol are being recalled. The heel piece on the ski binding can come loose, posing a fall hazard to the skier.
Report: Under Armour MLB Deal Delayed Until 2020
Under Armour’s deal to make Major League Baseball uniforms will now start in 2020 instead of 2019, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.com.
Big Day For Americans At Boston Marathon
Desiree Linden, who trains for the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project, became the first American woman to win Boston since 1985. She joined a number of American women and men finishing among the top ten in the race.
Nike’s Head Of Diversity Exits
Antoine Andrews, Nike’s VP, diversity and inclusion, has left the company, according to Bloomberg. His exit comes after allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior led to changes in March in Nike’s executive ranks.
Continental Divide Trail Coalition And LEKI Team Up For Fundraising Campaign
A donation of 60 pairs of trekking poles has incentivized the largest single fundraising effort for the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) since the coalition’s inception in 2012.
ENVE Announces Promotion Of Jeremy Venz To Managing Director
ENVE has announced that Jeremy Venz will move into the position of managing director after serving as chief operating officer since July, 2017.
March Retail Sales Increased 5 Percent Over Last Year
March retail sales increased 0.3 percent seasonally adjusted over February and 5 percent year-over-year as the economy continued to grow, the National Retail Federation said. Sporting goods stores were down 0.9 percent year-over-year and down 1.8 percent from February seasonally adjusted.
The Conservation Alliance Kicks Off First Backyard Collective Event
More than 200 volunteers from six member companies participated in The Conservation Alliance’s Backyard Collective stewardship event in Santa Barbara, CA on Thursday, April 12.
