IDC: Smartwatches Seeing Sustained Growth
Worldwide shipments of wearable devices is on track to grow 15.1 percent in 2018 and deliver a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4 percent over the next five years, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker.
Mississippi TanTec Recognized at Tannery Of The Year Awards Program
Mississippi TanTec Awarded Highly Commended Award at Tannery of the Year Awards Program 2018 The sixth Tannery of the Year Awards program for 2018 organized by World Leather Publications came to a conclusion on March 14 with a gala dinner held in Hong Kong.
Pentland Brands Acquires Endura
Endura, the cycling apparel brand and Movistar Team clothing partner, has been acquired by Pentland Brands.
Duluth Trading’s Revenues Climb 25 Percent In Q4
Duluth Holdings Inc., the parent of Duluth Trading Company, reported earnings rose 39.3 percent in the fourth quarter on a 24.7 percent revenue gain.
Starboard Says Four Of Its Newell Board Nominees Pull Out
Four of activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP’s nominees to Newell Brands Inc’s board of directors withdrew their nominations, a day after the company maker gave billionaire investor Carl Icahn four board seats.
Athleta Earns B Corp Certification
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Athleta announced it has earned B Corp Certification from the nonprofit B Lab, becoming one of the largest apparel companies in the world to certify as B Corp.
Oboz To Be Acquired By Kathmandu
Kathmandu, the outdoor retailer primarily active in New Zealand and Australia. said it had agreed to acquire Oboz Footwear, based in Bozeman, MO, for a base cash consideration of U.S. $60 million and earn-out of up to U.S. $15 million.
Puma to Re-Enter Basketball Category
Puma SE at its Capital Markets Day revealed intentions to re-enter the performance basketball category. The company also it expects currency-adjusted consolidated net sales to grow around 10 percent on average per year until 2022.
Large U.S. Retailers Urge Trump Against China Tariffs
A letter sent to President Trump signed Monday by 49 of the nation’s largest retailers, including Walmart, Target and Costco outlines their concerns about the detrimental impact broadly applied tariffs could have on American families.
American Footwear Industry Pushes Back on Prospects Of More Shoe Taxes
More than 80 leading footwear companies and brands sent a letter to President Trump adamantly opposing the potential for additional shoe taxes under consideration by the Trump Administration.
Fila Reunites With Tennis Legend Bjӧrn Borg As Brand Ambassador
Fila has partnered again with Hall of Famer and former world #1 player Bjӧrn Borg as a brand ambassador.
Patagonia’s Blue Heart Campaign Aims To Protect The Last Wild Rivers Of Europe
Patagonia launched the Blue Heart website and petition urging international banks to stop investing in the destruction of Europe’s last wild rivers, and released a preview of Blue Heart, its upcoming documentary film.
GCI Outdoor Supports 365-Mile Challenge, Helps Mothers Stay Active Throughout 2018
GCI Outdoor is proud to sponsor the 365-Mile Challenge, designed to engage mothers and get them outside every day this year.
Technogym Connects More Than 150,000 People In 1,000 Locations Across 29 Countries
Technogym announced that more than 150,000 people globally are taking part in its Let’s Move for a Better World social campaign in the first week.
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening In Fayetteville
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is open in Fayetteville, NC.
