Argon 18 Announces Three New US Regional Sales Agencies
As a part of Argon 18’s ongoing drive to expand its presence in the USA, the high-end bicycle manufacture announced the signing of new independent sales agencies in the Midwest, Rocky Mountains and Texas regions to closely service retail accounts.
Pentland Brands Appoints Chirag Patel Chief Operating Officer
Chirag Patel joined the Pentland Brands executive team as director of strategy & portfolio in 2017, where he led the team behind the investment in US sneaker brand, SeaVees, and the footwear joint venture business with the Lacoste Group.
Tompkins Conservation Secures New National Parks for Chile
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, president and CEO of Tompkins Conservation, signed the decrees creating Pumalín National Park and Patagonia National Park Chile. The one million acres and world-class infrastructure they contain have been billed as the largest donation of land from a private entity to a country.
Fjällräven Announces Dates for Third Annual Fjällräven Classic USA
Fjällräven, the Swedish heritage outdoor brand, announced the dates of its keynote annual trekking event, the Fjällräven Classic, to be held from June 27 through June 29, 2018 in the Colorado Rockies near Fjällräven North America’s home in Colorado.
Asics Ventures Acquires AI Silk
Asics announced that its investment subsidiary Asics Ventures Corporation has made its first investment, taking a stake in AI Silk Corporation. AI Silk is a venture company affiliated with Tohoku University that develops conductive textiles.
Telluride Ski Resort Joins the Epic Pass
Vail Resorts Inc. and Telluride Ski & Golf jointly announced that the Telluride Ski Resort will join the industry-leading Epic Pass in a long-term alliance beginning with 2018-19 winter season, bringing the total to 46 mountain resorts for skiers and snowboarders.
Two Ten to Honor Women in Footwear
Nominees for the second annual Women In Footwear Industry (WIFI) Impact Awards include Wendy Wood Yang, President of Hoka, Teva, and Sanuk at Deckers Brands; Jodie Fox, co-founder and chief creative officer of Shoes of Prey; and Alison Prince, vice president, divisional merchandise manager, full price women’s and kids at Nordstrom.
OBIT: Charlie Domenici
Charlie Domenici, founder and owner of Charlie’s Sporting Goods in Albuquerque, passed away at the age of 88.
REI Honors Top Vendor Partners of 2017
NEMO Equipment received the co-op’s overarching Vendor Partner of the Year award. NRS, Oboz, Osprey and La Sportiva were also recognized.
Cleveland Indians Removing Chief Wahoo Logo from Uniforms
Major League Baseball said the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians’ uniform in 2019
Strava Fitness App can Reveal Military Sites
The US Central Command plans to refine its privacy policies after reports that the online fitness tracker Strava showing maps of people’s exercise habits across the globe could pose security risks for security forces around the world.
Woolmark and Adidas Present the Woolmark Performance Challenge
The competition provides an opportunity for tertiary students to develop innovative new product applications within the sports and performance market, by applying the science and performance benefits of Australian Merino wool.
Yeti Upgrades Digital Experience
Yeti.com shoppers can now receive unique content, campaigns, offers and recommendations based on information such as past purchases, geographic regions and even their favorite outdoor adventures. Additionally, customers can now design their own custom orders, mix and match drinkware and more—all without having to leave Yeti.com.
Fleet Feet, Pro Image Sport Among Top Franchises
Fleet Feet Sports landed at 90 and Pro Image Sports at 110 on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2018 Franchise 500 list of the nation’s top franchise opportunities.
OrthoLite Promotes C.B. Tuite to Chief Sales Officer
OrthoLite, the maker of insoles, announced the promotion of C.B. Tuite to chief sales officer as the company expands globally and identifies strategic opportunities. For the last three years, he previously served as the company’s senior vice president of sales and marketing.
