REI Adventures Launches New Destinations
REI Adventures, the active travel company part of national outdoor co-op REI, is launching 20 trips, bringing the total for the year to more than 40 new itineraries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America.
Nike Opens LeBron 15 Pop-Up In Cleveland
Nike opened a pop-up location in downtown Cleveland to support the launch of LeBron James’ latest signature shoe, the LeBron 15.
Study: LeBron James The NBA’s Most Marketable Player
LeBron James is by far the NBA’s most marketable player, according to a study from Sports Business Daily. Stephen Curry was second and Russell Westbrook was third.
Pop Warner Partners With Vida Shoes
Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation’s oldest and most prominent youth football, cheer and dance organization, announced that the Vida Shoes International dancewear brand Pastry has become the Official Dance Footwear Partner of Pop Warner Little Scholars.
GU Energy Donates $20,000 To Public Lands Defense
Following a $25,000 donation in lieu of attending the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, GU Energy Labs has contributed an additional $20,000 to The Conservation Alliance.
New Era Launches First E-Commerce Site
The fully responsive website provides a seamless experience for customers who are interested in ‘Sport’ and ‘Style.’
PrimaLoft Undergoes Recapitalization
The new investor group is led by private equity firm Victor Capital Partners in partnership with the private equity group at Allstate. PrimaLoft management will continue to maintain a significant investment in the business.
Hologenix Adds Jim Calhoun To Board
Hologenix LLC, the maker of Celliant fibers, appointed Jim Calhoun to its Board of Directors and elected Bill Werlin its chairman.
Play It Again Parent Sees Modest Q3 Profit Dip
Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income of $5.7 million, or $1.33 a share against $6.1 million, or $1.41, a year ago, a decline of 6.6 percent.
Skechers Aims To Raise $1.6 Million At 2017 Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
The Skechers Foundation announced that the organization believes that it will raise over $1.6 million to support children with special needs and education at its ninth Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk.
Uncle Dan’s Partners With Major League Baseball
The new deal is part of a previously announced multi-year agreement between MLB and Camping World Holdings and select business brands in their portfolio.
Katadyn Partners To Supply Water Treatment For Hurricane Relief
Truckloads of Drip Ceradyn Filters, 39,000-gallon filtration capacity gravity water filters sufficient for groups, were recently shipped to Puerto Rico via partner organizations.
Game Changers: Express x NBA
Express’ NBA-themed “Game Changers” announced today that NBA players Brandon Ingram, Denzel Valentine, Jamal Murray and John Collins, exemplify the true spirit of what it means to be a game changer.
USA Luge To Partner With Boathouse Sports
USA Luge and Boathouse Sports have announced a one-year partnership where the Philadelphia-based manufacturer will supply the luge national governing body with warmup suits, shorts and tank tops.
Shoes For Crews Names President and CEO
Shoes For Crews LLC named Donald Watros as president and chief executive officer, effective October 30, 2017. Stuart Jenkins, current president, CEO and chief innovation officer, will leave the company.
