Hi-Tec And 50 Peaks Secure Licensing Agreements
Cherokee Inc. said it entered into license agreements for its Hi-Tec and 50 Peaks brands in several key growth categories.
People Footwear Hires VP Of Sales
Marty Meade previously worked as a senior sales director for Dr. Martens AirWair LLC USA, where he was responsible for complete management for the performance channel.
Waypoint Outdoor Names Amy Beck Brand Manager
Over the last six years, Beck has been in GTM leadership as the VP of sales and marketing for SmartWool and most recently the VP of Wholesale for Lucy Activewear.
Lids Ending Chicago Cubs Deal
Lids Sports Group is not renewing its license agreement with the Chicago Cubs to operate Cubs Clubhouse stores.
Life Time Tri Series Launches New York City Championship Event
Qualifying races will be held in eight U.S. race destinations, with top three finishers in each competitive class earning guaranteed entry into the first Life Time Tri New York City Championship in July 2018.
Lululemon Sues Under Armour Over Sports Bra Design
Lululemon has sued Under Armour for allegedly copycatting patented designs belonging to Lululemon without its permission.
Five Outdoor Brands To Host Benefit For Conservation Alliance Defense Fund
The collaboration will include a “SLC Thank You” party at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017 and an online “Monumental Giveaway to Benefit Public Lands” contest.
Osprey Teams With Ibex, Keen To Save Owyhee Canyonlands
Larger than Yellowstone, the Owyhee is home to one of the nation’s largest herds of California bighorn sheep, the imperiled Greater Sage-Grouse and more than two dozen plant species that exist nowhere else in the world, but the area is in danger of oil development.
Foot Locker Loses Appeal In Pension Dispute
Foot Locker Inc. has to pay higher pension benefits to correct payouts related to the conversion of the company’s pension plan in 1996 to a defined benefit plan with a cash balance formula. A federal appeals court ruled that the retirement plan change that amounted to an impermissible and undisclosed benefit freeze, according to Bloomberg. […]
Headsweats Names Julie Oldfield Director Of Sales And Marketing
Headsweats promoted Julie Oldfield to the newly created position of director of sales and marketing.
Darn Tough Vermont Hires Senior Sales And Demand Analyst
Kennedy, who most recently held a similar position at Seventh Generation, will work with the internal team at Darn Tough, the brand’s outside sales agencies and its supply chain.
2XU Opens New North American Headquarters In Santa Monica
2XU, the compression apparel company, announced the establishment of its North American headquarters in Santa Monica.
ScentLok Technologies Purchases Robinson Outdoor Products
ScentLok Technologies, a leading manufacturer of scent-controlling products, announced its acquisition of Robinson Outdoor Products.
Nuun Partners With Flywheel Sports
Nuun will be providing hydration solutions to members of Flywheel Sports, the indoor cycling boutique, during the two weeks of the Tour de France.
Jawbone Undergoing Liquidation
Jawbone, one of the early fitness wearables once valued at $3 billion, has begun liquidation proceedings, according to a report in The Information.
