REI To Host Vibram Sole Factor Tour
REI has Vibram Sole Factor stopping at nearly 20 stores for multiple days from Washington to Florida.
Black Diamond Beefs Up Engineering And Apparel Development Teams
On the equipment side, Black Diamond increased its design engineering team this year by 67 percent with the addition of four new hires. It also added industry veterans Laura Smith and Anna Kirner to its apparel development team.
Under Armour Working On Long-Term Extension With Aaron Judge
Under Armour signed the Yankees star rookie while he was in the minor leagues.
Hydro Flask Drives Helen of Troy Q1 Gains
Helen of Troy Ltd. reported sales rose 3.4 percent in its first quarter. The gains were led by 16.3 percent gain its its Housewares segment, including growth in both Hydro Flask and OXO.
Amazon Prime Day Offering Big Active Lifestyle Savings
The deals include 30 percent off select Under Armour training gear and Adidas apparel, as well as up to to 50 percent savings on select Callaway Golf products.
Boston’s The Tannery To Liquidate
The Tannery, the Boston footwear and apparel retailer, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Grundéns Hires David Mellon As CEO
Grundéns, producer of foul weather gear, today announced the hiring of David Mellon as CEO.
EORA Continues To Grow Regional Shows
EORA’s June trade shows held in Edison, NJ, Greenville, SC, and Manchester, NH, finished up strong with retailer and sales rep participation increasing over 8 percent.
Paddlesports Retailer Hits 250-Plus Registered Retailers
With the inaugural Paddlesports Retailer tradeshow debuting August 29-September 1 in Madison, WI., more than 250 stores have already registered, indicating strong support from within one of the fastest-growing sectors of the outdoor industry.
National Ski Patrol Appoints Meegan Moszynski As Executive Director
The National Ski Patrol (NSP) announced that Meegan Moszynski has been appointed the organization’s new executive director, effective July 17, 2017.
Famous Footwear Rolls Out Buy Online, In-Store Pickup
Famous Footwear introduced buy-online, in-store pickup at all its more than 1,000 locations.
Angel Martinez To Join Korn Ferry’s Board Of Directors
Korn Ferry announced that Angel Martinez, the former CEO of Deckers Outdoor Corp., has been elected to serve on the company’s board of directors.
Nevco Sports Secures Investment
Nevco Sports, a leading manufacturer of customized sports scoreboards, integrated LED video boards, electronic display signs, sound systems, and related accessories, has secured an investment from Dominus Capital.
Vista Outdoor Announces Leadership Transition
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced today that chairman and CEO Mark DeYoung is retiring from the company and the board of directors, effective immediately. Michael Callahan, Vista Outdoor’s lead independent director, has been named interim chairman and CEO.
Zamst Renews Partnership With Von Miller
Zamst, a provider of sports injury prevention and protective equipment, renewed its partnership with Denver star linebacker Von Miller.
