CPSC Sues Britax Over Hazardous Jogging Strollers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) filed an administrative complaint against Britax Child Safety, Inc., alleging that certain models of their B.O.B. jogging strollers contain defects in their design which present a substantial product hazard.
Safilo Group Appoints New CEO
Safilo Group S.p.A. reported that its Chief Executive Officer Luisa Delgado would retire from the company at the end of this month for personal reasons.
NBS Honors Dunham’s Ken Meehan
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) awarded Ken Meehan, president of Dunham’s Sports, with the NBS Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ultimate Direction Adds Mountain Running Icon Anna Frost As Ambassador
Ultimate Direction, the maker of brand in hydration and wearable gear, has signed Hardrock 100 winner and global adventurer Anna Frost.
Big Rock Sports Merchandise Manager Retires
Big Rock Sports announced the retirement of senior merchandise manager Rocky Conroy.
The North Face Partners With The Grand Traverse
The North Face announced a three-year sponsorship of The Grand Traverse.
ENO Partners With One Percent For The Planet
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of camping hammocks and innovative outdoor accessories, has joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.
Outdoor & Recreation Drives Newell Brands’ Play Segment Growth In Q4
Newell Brands reported sales in its Play segment climbed 6.6 percent in the fourth quarter. Core sales grew 5.4 percent, reflecting strong growth on Coleman, Contigo, Marmot and Team Sports partially offset by declines on Fishing.
WSL Will Not Hold Billabong Pipe Masters In 2019
The World Surf League announced that it will not hold the Billabong Pipe Masters Surf Meet on Oahu in 2019. WSL has been seeking to change the dates on its requested dates of two of its tournaments — the Billabong, which historically has run in December, and the Volcom Pipe Pro, which is held in January.
Newell Brands’ Play Segment Delivers Mid-Single Digit Gain In Q4
Newell Brands reported that its Play segment generated net sales of $563 million, a 6.6 percent increase compared with $529 million in the prior year. Core sales grew 5.4 percent, reflecting strong growth on Coleman, Contigo, Marmot and Team Sports partially offset by declines on Fishing.
VF Reports Better-Than-Expected Fourth Quarter
VF Corp. reported better-than-expected results in the fourth quarter as revenue increased 12 percent, or 10 percent currency neutral, driven by broad-based strength across VF’s international and direct-to-consumer platforms, Outdoor & Action Sports coalition and Workwear businesses. On a currency-neutral basis, Vans’ global sales soared 35 percent, The North Face added 6 percent and Timberland increased 8 percent
New Balance Partners With Wellness Workdays
Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of corporate wellness programs, has been selected by New Balance to implement the next phase of the company’s corporate wellness initiative.
Lululemon Founder Sells Shares
Lululemon Athletica Inc. founder Chip Wilson sold 2.75 million shares, according to a regulatory filing.
Buck Knives Names Agency And Sales Representative Of The Year
At the recent 2018 SHOT Show, Buck Knives awarded their “2017 Sales Agency of the Year” to Tackett Brothers, Inc. and “Sales Rep of the Year” to Deb Garvick of Tackett Brothers, Inc.
Onx Closes $20.3 Million Growth Equity Investment
OnXmaps, Inc., provider of the onX HUNT mobile app and industry leader in mobile mapping technology for outdoor adventurers, announced it has raised $20.3 million in a funding round led by global growth equity investor Summit Partners.
