Khombu Brand Ambassador, Breezy Johnson, Makes Olympic Team
Khombu Brand Ambassador, Breezy Johnson has officially been named to the 2018 U.S. Olympic Team and will be competing for an Olympic gold medal in Pyeongchang, South Korea next month as the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic Alpine ski contingent.
SFIA Start-Up Challenge Finalists Collectively Raise Over $50 Million In Funding
The first 10 finalists have collectively raised over $52 million in funding to date, with Hookit and ShotTracker leading the pack as the 2016 and 2017 winners, respectively. Applications for 2018 are being accepted now.
Patagonia and Nike Among Unifi’s Inaugural Sustainability Award Winners
Patagonia, Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, The North Face, Hanesbrands and Polartec were among the brands recognized as part of Unifi’s inaugural REPREVE Champions of Sustainability awards.
Despite NFL’s Woes, Football Remains America’s Most Dominant Sport
Despite concerns over player safety, player protests, and declining ratings, PRRI’s annual survey of sports and society finds that football remains Americans’ favorite sport to watch. The survey also examines Americans’ attitudes towards athletics issues from youth sports to professional leagues, including participation of transgender athletes in high school sports.
Nautilus Appoints SVP of Innovation
Nautilus Inc. named Chris Quatrochi senior vice president, innovation. He will be responsible for all facets of the product development and innovation process for the Bowflex, Nautilus, Schwinn, Modern Movement, Octane Fitness and Universal brands.
Patagonia Holds National Monuments Protest
On Wednesday night, Patagonia joined with conservation organizations to project a countdown clock on the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado in protest of President Trump’s sell-out of national monuments to mining and drilling interests.
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show Opens
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, the largest U.S. trade show for the outdoor and winter sports industries, opens on Thursday in Denver for the first time in Outdoor Retailer’s history. More than 1,000 brands will be exhibiting.
Vineyard Vines to Make Jim Nantz Golf Collection
Vineyard Vines, a brand best known for its whimsical neckties and smiling pink whale logo, announced a new collaboration with sports commentator, Jim Nantz. The new line will focus on golf apparel and accessories for men, women and kids.
Unifi Lowers Full-Year Guidance on Rising Raw Material Costs
Unifi Inc. raised its sales guidance for its fiscal year due to strength in Repreve fiber brand in its second quarter ended December 24, but slightly moderated its earnings guidance due to a sharp uptick in raw material costs.
Tilly’s Declares Special Dividend
Tilly’s Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, or approximately $29.1 million in the aggregate, on the company’s outstanding Class A and Class B common stock.
Adidas’ CEO Predicts Another Year of Robust Growth in the U.S.
In an interview with Bloomberg television, Adidas Chief Executive Officer Kasper Rorsted predicted a “very strong year in the U.S. in 2018.”
SIA Welcomes New Chairman of the Board
Snowsports Industries America (SIA), the non-profit trade association for the winter sports industry, announced the appointment of Mike Adams as chairman of the board. The organization also welcomed four other seasoned snowsports industry veterans as members to the board.
OIA Applauds Continental Divide Recreation, Wilderness and Camp Hale Legacy Act
Said OIA Executive Director Amy Roberts, “Today’s introduction of the Continental Divide Recreation, Wilderness, and Camp Hale Legacy Act by Senator Bennet and Congressman Polis reflects that idea, and we look forward to helping them gain bipartisan support to get this bill and protections for Colorado wilderness across the finish line.”
Former Under Armour Execs Launch Denim Line
Two former Under Armour executives, Henry Stafford and Steve Battista, have launched a new denim line, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Camber Outdoors Releases Report on Accelerating Women’s Leadership
In a report released by Heidrick and Struggles, four leading outdoor industry executives, Donna Carpenter, CEO of Burton, Sally McCoy, former CEO of CamelBak, Jerry Stritzke, CEO of REI Co-op, and Jim Weber, CEO of Brooks Running Company, provide perspective on the impacts of the Camber Outdoors’ 2015 CEO Pledge.
