Protect Our Winters (POW) Partners With Ikon Pass
The Ikon Pass, Alterra Mountain Company’s new pass product, has partnered with Protect Our Winters (POW) to further climate change education and advocacy through a new partnership.
Female-Owned Nuu Muu Celebrates 10 Years Of Defining Athleisure
Nuu-Muu is celebrating 10 years of making invincible athleisure dresses that can run marathons, climb mountains, travel the world, do errands, charm on date night and so much more. Sporty yet easy to dress up, the company’s products are among the most versatile garments on the planet. If you can do it, you can do it […]
L.L. Bean Sued For Removing Lifetime Return Policy
A customer has filed a lawsuit against L.L. Bean for ending its unlimited-return policy.
Dick’s Hikes Quarterly Dividend By 32 Percent
“The significant increase in our dividend demonstrates the strength of our balance sheet and the confidence we have in our company’s future,” said Edward W. Stack, Chairman and CEO. “We remain firmly committed to investing in the profitable growth of our business and returning capital to our shareholders.”
FGL Sports’ Q4 Sales Climb 5.5 Percent
Canadian Tire reported that sales at FGL Sports were up 5.5 percent overall and 5.8 percent on a same-store basis in the fourth quarter ended December 30.
POC Names Ben Coates Managing Director For North America
POC, a leading manufacturer of ski and cycling helmets, eyewear, apparel and protection, has appointed cycling industry veteran Ben Coates as managing director for North America. Coates joins POC following fifteen years at Trek Bicycle.
Mountain Khakis Appoints Senior E-Commerce Manager
Mountain Khakis announced Katie Spikes (a.k.a. “Spikes”) has joined their team as senior e-commerce manager.
Swiftwick Pairs With Backbone Media
Tennessee-based sock company Swiftwick announced it is teaming up with Backbone Media to drive its public relations.
Moody’s Downgrades Toms Shoes Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the corporate family rating (CFR) and senior secured first lien term loan rating for Toms Shoes, LLC , each to Caa3 from Caa2.
Volcom’s Revenues Slide 4.7 Percent In 2017
Kering reported that Volcom recorded €230 million in revenue in 2017, down 4.7 percent as reported and down 3.2 percent at constant exchange rates.
’47 Partners With Graffiti Artist OG Slick
Ahead of the NBA All-Star Game, ’47 announced the launch of a limited-edition collection of headwear and apparel designed by famed graffiti artist OG Slick.
January Retail Sales Climb 5.4 Percent
An improving economy fueled a healthy 5.4 percent increase in retail sales year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said. Among sectors, sporting goods stores showed the only year-over-year decrease, down 5.9 percent.
VF Corp. Named One Of The World’s Most Ethical Companies
VF Corp. has been recognized as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
Foot Locker, Nike And Jordan Brand Celebrate 10 Years Of House Of Hoops
Timed for NBA All-Star 2018, the @HouseOfHoops Instagram account was launched with content featuring everyone from NBA players Kyle Kuzma, Devin Booker and Andre Drummond, to social influencers including King Imprint, Keone, Kid the Wiz and Lavaado.
Birkenstock Voted Most Animal-Friendly Shoe Company
Birkenstock has received the peta2 Libby Award “Most Vegan-Friendly Shoe company 2017.”
