Birkenstock CEO Rails against Amazon Over Knockoffs
Birkenstock’s CEO, Oliver Reichert in an interview with Spiegel news weekly condemned Amazon for failing to crack down on counterfeit goods.
Implus Helps Elementary School Class Donate 1,000 Pairs Of Socks To The Homeless
Students at Join Muir Elementary School in Santa Monica with Implus’ help were able to give 1,000 pairs of Sof Sole black crew socks to homeless people in Santa Monica.
RECALL: Folding Brompton Bicycles
About 8,400 folding Brompton bicycles are being recalled. The bicycle’s bottom bracket can break during use, posing a fall hazard.
From Our Family To Yours…
SportsOneSource wishes you and your families the gifts of the season — Peace, Joy, Hope. Merry Christmas.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Designates Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows As Official Training Site
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced a five year agreement with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, designating the resort as an Official Training Site of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows joins Mammoth Mountain in California, Deer Valley in Utah, Copper Mountain in Colorado and Timberline Lodge in Oregon as one of only five official training sites across the country.
L.L.Bean Explores Blockchain Applications For Outerwear With LOOMIA Smart Textiles
The companies will explore how data from LOOMIA-enabled L.L. Bean apparel can assess the extended use and performance of the outdoor retailer’s products, and provide valuable insight on the use rate of products returned under L.L.Bean’s 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Chris Clawson Re-elected SFIA Chairman
New additions to the Board include: Mike Dowse (President; Wilson Sporting Goods), Jared Drinkwater (Chief Marketing Officer, BSN Sports), John Graham (President; Speedo USA), Fouzan Mansuri (Director and Category Leader for Sports & Fitness; Amazon), and Matt Stanton (Vice President; Global Public Policy; Under Armour, Inc.)
Grunt Style Becomes Official Apparel Partner Of Warrior Dash
Warrior Dash, the 5K obstacle course race that more than 3 million people have completed since 2009, announced Grunt Style as their Official Apparel Partner.
Nike’s Q2 Tops Street Targets Despite Continued North American Weakness
Nike Inc. reported earnings dropped in the second quarter but both earnings and sales topped Wall Street’s guidance. Sales rose 3 percent as double-digit growth in China and EMEA offset a 5 percent drop in the North America region.
Diamond Brand Names Darby Communications As PR Agency Of Record
The manufacturer of outdoor gear selected Darby Communications as its PR agency of record, effective immediately.
Outdoor Retailer Releases Special Event Details For 2018 Winter Show
For the first time in the show’s history, the public is invited to the Fashion Show/concert and the Night of Stoke.
Performance Sports Group Confirms Reorganization Plan
Old PSG Wind-down Ltd., formerly Performance Sports Group Ltd., announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the first amended joint Chapter 11 plan of liquidation.
The North Face Files Lawsuit Over Gander Outdoors Trademark
The North Face has filed a lawsuit against Camping World Holdings, charging that its new Gander Outdoors logo infringes on its “Summit Series” design mark.
Tecnica Finds New Equity Partner
The Zanatta family and Italmobiliare have finalized the deal whereby Italmobiliare becomes a shareholder of Tecnica Group, the maker of outdoor footwear and ski equipment. The transaction, which is based on a €60 million financial commitment part regarding a capital increase and debenture loan for Tecnica and part related to the direct purchase of a stake from the Zanatta family, allows Italmobiliare to own 40 percent of Tecnica Group.
The Conservation Alliance Decries Arctic Refuge Drilling Bill
Said John Sterling, executive director of The Conservation Alliance, in a statement, “”Congress has once again ignored the will of the American people by voting to open our greatest national wildlife refuge to oil drilling.”
