’47 Extends Partnership With Operation Hat Trick
’47, a privately held premium sports lifestyle brand, has extended its partnership with Operation Hat Trick (OHT), a non profit organization that generates awareness, support and funding for the recovery of America’s wounded veterans & service members via donations to select organizations throughout the country.
Earth Treks and Planet Granite Hire Robert Cohen As CEO
Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness and Planet Granite, which merged in November, appointed Robert Cohen as CEO. Cohen, the former vice president of global retail for Patagonia will be responsible for all aspects of the nine climbing, fitness and retail centers.
Kent Cartridge Appoints Director Of Sales And Marketing
Kent Cartridge has announced the addition of Jeff Barry as director of sales and marketing.
Sweatcoin Secures Funding
Sweatcoin, a free smartphone app that pays people to be physically active, said it has secured $5.7 million in funding. The company said it has been the most downloaded app in the health and fitness category in the U.S. and U.K. since September 2017.
SSI Data Introduces Direct Integration Tool For CAM Commerce’s RetailSTAR POS System
SSI Data, in coordination with leading POS system vendor CAM Commerce Solutions, announced a direct connection tool for retailers utilizing the RetailSTAR POS point-of-sale software system. This tool is the latest addition to an ongoing SSI Data initiative to improve and simplify POS data reporting for partner retailers.
Study: Repeated Hits To Head, Not Only Concussions, Can Cause CTE
A study published online in Brain, a journal of neurology, finds that repetitive hits to the head that don’t lead to concussions – meaning no loss of consciousness or other symptoms that can include headaches, dizziness, vision problems or confusion – cause CTE.
S&P Downgrades Sears’ Corporate Credit Rating
Standard & Poors Corp. lowered its corporate credit rating on Sears to ‘CCC-‘ from ‘CCC’ to reflect its view of “potential transactions as distressed because its believe lenders would receive less than the original promise.” The outlook is negative.
Nike Lab In Downtown Manhattan Sued For Noise Complaints
A Soho condo has filed a lawsuit against Nike for noise emanating from promotional events at its Nike Lab store on 22 Mercer St.
Nike Takes Steps Toward 100 Percent Renewable Energy In North America
Nike announced that it has signed its second major wind contract with Avangrid Renewables — this time for 86 megawatts of Texas wind power.
PGA Tour Superstore Achieves Record Year
PGA Tour Superstore announced the company’s 2017 performance of a 15 percent comp store sales growth.
Wigwam Selects Inside|Out Communications
Wigwam Mills Inc., the family owned maker of premium, made-in-the-USA socks since 1905, announced that Colorado-based Inside|Out Communications will handle its global media and brand communications for the Peak 2 Pub, Rod & Rifle, Lifestyle/Classics and the all new Work Line categories.
Darby Communications Announces 2018 Stand Up Initiative Partners
In 2018 Darby will partner with several organizations from North Carolina, including Asheville GreenWorks, Friends of Big Ivy, MountainTrue and Friends of the Smokies, in an effort to heighten awareness and make lasting, positive impacts on the environment.
Amazon Names 20 “Finalist” Cities For Second Headquarters
Amazon announced it has chosen the following 20 metropolitan areas to potentially host HQ2, the company’s second headquarters in North America, as it moves to the next phase of the process.
Leatherman Tool Group Opens On-Site Health Clinic For Employees
Leatherman Tool Group has opened the CareHere Health & Wellness Center, a new on-site facility that will provide access to primary and preventive healthcare to Leatherman Tool Group employees and their dependents covered by the company’s health plan.
Joe Worsham To Retire From Ludwikoski & Associates
Joe Worsham has decided to retire from our industry after 37 years as a sales professional for Ludwikoski & Associates Inc.
