Faraday Bikes To Support “Million Tree Challenge”
Faraday Bicycles announced that the electric bike company is partnering with nonprofit One Tree Planted to help address the damage caused by wildfires this year across California.
Ironclad Performance Wear Finds Buyer
Ironclad Performance Wear, best known for its performance work gloves, has been acquired by Brighton Best International Inc. in bankruptcy proceedings.
SurfStitch’s CEO Departs
SurfStitch Group, the Australia-based online action sports retailer that collapsed into voluntary administration in August, said its CEO, Mike Sonand, has stepped down.
Report: REI To Close Store In Schaumburg
REI will close its location in Schaumburg, IL on January 11, according to the Daily Herald.
Camber Outdoors To Hold Thought-Leadership Keynote
On Saturday morning, January 27, Outdoor Retailer show attendees can explore women’s leadership with CEO Pledge pioneers Donna Carpenter, CEO Burton, Sally McCoy, former CEO CamelBak, Jerry Stritzke, CEO REI, and Ken Meidell, CEO Dakine.
Free Country Partners With The Fresh Air Fund
To celebrate the launch of the partnership, Free Country held an ice-skating event for Fresh Fund children and their families at The Rink at Bryant Park. The event was hosted by five-time Olympic Medalist Nastia Liukin.
Maurice Sporting Goods To Be Acquired By Middleton Partners
Maurice Sporting Goods said Middleton Partners has been deemed the successful bidder for the company as part of its bankruptcy process.
Poll: National Park Fee Hikes Likely To Reduce Visits
A survey commissioned by Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) found that 64 percent of Americans would be less likely to visit a national park if fees were increased.
Amer Sports To Take Write-Down Due To U.S. Tax Reform
Amer Sports said that because it has deferred tax assets of approximately $40 million in the U.S., the value of the company`s net deferred tax assets is expected to be reduced by approximately $13 million due to the federal tax rate change.
Taurus USA Names Director of Sales
Shari-Lynn Fix has been appointed the new director of sales for Taurus USA, which encompasses the popular Taurus, Rossi, and Heritage Manufacturing firearms lines.
IHRSA Announces Board Of Directors Nominees
IHRSA (The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association) announced three nominees for the IHRSA board of directors.
Anta Unveils China Winter Olympic Uniforms
Anta Sports Products Limited announced that the launch ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 award ceremony outfit for the Chinese Sports Delegation took place at the General Administration of Sport of China in Beijing.
Alphabroder Acquires Prime Line
Alphabroder, a leading North American distributor of imprintable sportswear and accessories and portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., LLC, closed its acquisition of Prime Line, a leading manufacturer and supplier of promotional products for more than three decades.
WSJ Article Explores Under Armour CEO’s Outside Interests
A front page article in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday explored investors’ concerns over Kevin Plank’s dual role as CEO and chairman of Under Armour and as head of his investment firm, Plank Industries.
Mastercard SpendingPulse: Retail Sales Grew 4.9 Percent This Holiday Season
Mastercard SpendingPulse reported that holiday sales increased 4.9 percent this year, setting a new record for dollars spent. The gain marked the largest year-over-year increase since 2011. Online shopping also saw large gains of 18.1 percent compared to 2016, boosted by a late season rally.
