Assos To Sponsor Cylance Pro Cycling Team
As part of Assos’ initiative to further support and promote women in cycling, the two-year sponsorship of the UCI Women’s World Tour Team will include custom apparel kits for all seasons. The commitment to Cylance Pro Cycling marks Assos’ first partnership with a women’s pro team.
Report: GoPro Hires J.P. Morgan To Explore Sale
After slashing its fourth-quarter outlook and stating it would cut about a quarter of its workforce, GoPro has hired J.P. Morgan to explore a sale, according to reports from CNBC and Reuters.
Fitbit Pay Backed By Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company announced that Wells Fargo is partnering with Fitbit to launch Fitbit Pay to its customers, giving them the ability to conveniently and securely make purchases at merchants whose payment terminals are set up to accept near-field communication (NFC) payments.
More Companies Expanding Health And Wellness Programs
According to a survey from staffing firm OfficeTeam, two-thirds of HR managers (66 percent) reported their organization has expanded their health and wellness offerings in the past five years. And these efforts haven’t gone unnoticed: 89 percent of workers said their company is supportive of their wellness goals.
Climate Change Expert To Keynote OIA Industry Breakfast
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is partnering with Snowsports Industries America (SIA) and Protect our Winters (POW) to present Paul Hawken, the executive director of Project Drawdown. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will provide welcoming remarks to attendees of the Denver show.
NRF 2018: Retail’s Big Show Debuts New Events and Expanded Programming
The National Retail Federation announced new programming and event updates for its flagship annual conference, NRF 2018: Retail’s Big Show, which begins this weekend in New York City.
Fitbit Settles Shareholder Lawsuit For $33 Million
Shareholders reached a $33 million settlement against Fitbit and the company’s underwriters over alleged false claims made as part of Fitbit’s IPO in June 2015.
Yue Yuen’s December Revenues Climb 4.4 Percent
Yue Yuen reported sales in December rose 4.4 percent to $794.6 million from $760.9 million.
Thule To Open New Production Facility In Poland
Thule Group opens a new production facility in Pila, Poland, for increased capacity and new product categories.
VF Corp. And NC State Announce Strategic, Multi-Year Partnership
VF Corporation and North Carolina State University announced a collaborative, strategic partnership that will support student development at NC State and advance apparel and textiles innovation within VF.
L.L.Bean Gives $2 Million To Nonprofit Organizations In 2017
L.L.Bean announced year end approval of its charitable giving program that will allocate $2 million in grants to more than 70 organizations for annual gifts, plus additional funding in smaller grants to dozens more.
Kevin Fedarko, Pete McBride To Speak At The Conservation Alliance Breakfast
Writer Kevin Fedarko and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride will be the featured speakers at The Conservation Alliance Breakfast at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show.
Sears To ‘Consider All Other Options’ If Refinancing Fails
Sears Holdings Corporation announced it has raised $100 million in new financing and is pursuing an additional $200 million from other counterparties.
Urban Armor Gear Signs World Class Athletes To Team Roster
The crew includes Gold Medalist Snowboarder Jamie Anderson, World Surf League Championship Tour competitor Tatiana Weston-Webb, Freestyle Motocross legend Nate Adams, IndyCar driver J.R. Hilderbrand, Supercross/Motocross Racer Justin Bogle, and Professional Wakeboarder Melissa Marquardt.
Terra Public Relations Hires PR Veteran Lori Crabtree
Jackson Hole-based Terra Public Relations announced Lori Crabtree will be joining the team as account executive.
