Hillsound Equipment Sponsors Winter Wild Race Series
The Winter Wild races are an “uphill series with a twist.”
SKLZ Names Canadian Distributor
SKLZ, the specialist in sport training and portable fitness equipment, announced that it entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Mint Green Group (MGG), a leading Canadian sports lifestyle distributor.
Report: Ibex May Have Buyer
Liz Robert, former chief executive of Vermont Teddy Bear, and Vermont Works, a private equity firm, are exploring making a bid to acquire Ibex Outdoor Clothing, according to a report in Valley News.
Report: Rockport Exploring Financial Alternatives
Rockport is exploring financial alternatives, including a debt refinancing or an equity infusion that may lead to a sale, sources told Reuters.
Arc’teryx To Open Store In Calgary
Arc’teryx, the Canadian outdoor apparel brand, plans to open a store in on 17th Ave. S.W. in Calgary in spring 2018, according to a report on retail-insider.com.
Saucony Sponsors Molly Huddle To Run Boston Marathon
Saucony announced that Molly Huddle, two-time Olympian and three-time winner of the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) 5K, will make her Boston Marathon debut at the 122nd edition of the race on April 16, 2018.
Sig Sauer Partners With Nine Line Apparel
Veteran owned Nine Line Apparel announced a partnership with firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer on a Sig Hauer apparel collection.
Academy Sports Hosts 16th Annual Bike Donation Program
Academy Sports + Outdoors will host more than 115 bike donation events throughout the month of December to help recognize and reward deserving students in various cities.
Ultimate Direction Hires Sales Manager And Marketing Manager
Morgan Newlon and Craig Randall round out the hydration and wearable gear brand’s leadership team.
Under Armour Partners With Team Canada Through 2024
Under Armour and the Canadian Olympic Committee named Under Armour as the Official High Performance Footwear Supplier for Team Canada for the next eight years.
’47 Partner With Northeastern University Hockey
’47, a privately held global sports lifestyle brand, announced a partnership with Northeastern University Hockey, effectively immediately and continuing through 2020. The Boston-based brand will provide the official off-ice headwear and apparel for both the Men’s and Women’s hockey teams.
Sports Direct’s U.S. Operations Post Loss On Charges
Sports Direct reported underlying EBITDA in its US Retail segment, including Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores, was a loss of £23.0 million in the first half ended October 29 on sales of £63.9 million.
Sporting Goods Stores Sales Rebound in November
Retail sales in November increased 0.9 percent over October on a seasonally adjusted basis and were up 6 percent year-over-year unadjusted, according to calculations released by the National Retail Federation.
Axe Bat Partners With George Springer
Axe Bat announced a partnership with All-Star outfielder George Springer.
The Outdoor Foundation Names Lise Aangeenbrug As Executive Director
The Outdoor Foundation (OF), the philanthropic arm of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), announced that Lise Aangeenbrug, veteran conservation champion, has been named its new executive director.
