Polar Signs Ed Cheserek
Polar, the maker of heart rate sensors, activity trackers and wearable sports technology, welcomed 17-time NCAA champion and Kenyan-born professional distance runner Ed Cheserek to its Pro team.
Adobe: Online Sales Climb 18 percent Over Thanksgiving/Black Friday
According to Adobe Analytics, U.S. retailers generated a record $7.9 billion in online sales on Black Friday and Thanksgiving, an 18 percent gain over the prior year.
Adidas To Sponsor South Alabama
The University of South Alabama formed a new partnership with Adidas in which the Portland, OR-based company will be the official athletic apparel and accessories brand for the Jaguars.
Lauren Hobart Makes Appearance In Dick’s Holiday Campaign
Lauren Hobart, who was promoted to president of Dick’s Sporting Goods in May, makes an appearance in several executions of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ holiday television commercials.
Marcato Responds To Deckers’ Vow To Add Independent Directors
Marcato Capital Management LP, the San Francisco-based investment manager that is trying to replace the of Deckers Brands with its own candidates, issued a statement following Deckers’ announcement that it intends to appoint at least two new independent directors by its 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
CEP Appoints Footwear Category Manager
April Wilson has joined the CEP and Medi division as footwear category manager in order to further grow the brands in the U.S.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Three New Retailer Members
The new Grassroots retail members include Cascades Outdoor Store, Outdoor Gear Exchange and Townsend Bertram & Co.
New Studies Show Brain Impact Of Youth Football
School-age football players with a history of concussion and high impact exposure undergo brain changes after one season of play, according to two new studies conducted at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem and presented Monday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
JackRabbit Acquires Austin’s Rogue Running
JackRabbit has acquired Rogue Running, which operates one store in Austin.
Moody’s Reduces Remington Outdoor’s Debt Grade
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Remington Outdoor Company, Inc.’s Corporate Family Rating to Caa1 from B2 due to its weak operating performance and credit metrics, including high leverage. The downgrade also reflects Moody’s expectation that Remington’s operating performance will not meaningfully improve in the next year or two.
Deckers Provides Update On Board Refreshment Process
Deckers Brands intends to appoint at least two new independent directors by its 2018 annual meeting of stockholders.
Rocky Brands Announces Sale Of Creative Recreation Brand
Rocky Brands Inc. announced the sale of its Creative Recreation brand to a private investment group.
Ruffwear Donates Over $20,000 To Oregon Animal Shelters
Ruffwear, the specialist in performance dog gear, is donating more than $20,000 to three Central Oregon nonprofit animal shelters. The funds were raised through Ruffwear’s Warehouse Sale in Bend, OR on Friday, November 17.
Black Friday Background Checks Soar To Record High
The FBI said it fielded 203,086 background check requests for gun purchases on the day after Thanksgiving — the highest daily total ever.
Amazon Sets Steep Sports Deals For Cyber Monday
Amazon is planing to offer Cyber Monday offers across its Sports & Outdoors categories. Deals include saving up to 30 percent on camping gear from Coleman and up to 50 percent on select Adidas merchandise.
