ThermaCELL Heated Products Combines Forces With Heat Factory USA
Heat Factory USA will have an exclusive license to Schawbel’s heated products patented technology in the United States and Canada and will assume the day-to-day management of Schawbel’s existing heated products business.
NSSF Declares August National Shooting Sports Month
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has declared August to be National Shooting Sports Month, a time to celebrate one of America’s great pastimes — target shooting — and to encourage newcomers and experienced shooters to #LETSGOSHOOTING.
Fanatics Partners With Clemson Athletics
Clemson Athletics announced a multiyear deal with Fanatics to take over physical retail operations across a number of the school’s athletics facilities.
Amer Sports Sees Modest Q2 Growth
Amer Sports widened its loss in the second quarter as sales inched up 2.1 percent. On the positive side, strong double-digit growth was seen in its strategic priority areas of apparel, own retail, e-commerce and China.
Brunswick Corp.’s Q2 Revenues Climb 8.8 Percent
The gains were driven by strong growth rates in all three of its primary boat categories, and the outboard engine and fitness businesses.
Sequential Brands Sees Q2 Revenues Climb 23 Percent
Sequential Brands Group Inc. reported total revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 increased 23 percent while showing a profit against a year-ago loss.
Camping World To Acquire TheHouse.com
Camping World Holdings Inc. agreed to purchase TheHouse.com, an online retailer specializing in bikes, sailboards, skateboards, wakeboards, snowboards and outdoor gear.
Moody’s Upgrades Caleres’ Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the Corporate Family Rating (CFR) of Caleres Inc., formerly known as Brown Shoe, to Ba3 from B1.
Nike Extends Contract With UConn
The University of Connecticut and its Division of Athletics has extended its exclusive sponsorship agreement with Nike through the 2022-23 academic year.
Outdoor Industry Commends Recreation-Not-Red-Tape Act
The Outdoor Alliance and Outdoor Industry Association in a joint-statement commended Congress on the introduction of the Recreation-Not-Red-Tape Act to support national public lands.
Birkenstock Threatens Amazon Resellers
Dave Kahan, CEO of Birkenstock, in an e-mail to his retail partners called Amazon’s new third-party inventory purchasing program an “assault on decency” because it’s allegedly aimed at selling products not currently approved for the online retail site.
Motiv Running Debuts Running Events and Media Platform
Motiv Running has launched a new running and fitness focused media platform that aims to provide runners of all levels with connection, information and inspiration to be fit and live a healthy, active lifestyle.
O2Cool Acquires Bobble And Zing Anything
O2Cool, the manufacturer of hydration, portable cooling, and patio, pool and beach products, has acquired Bobble, part of the Seventh Generation family of household and personal care brands owned by Unilever.
OIA Releases 50 State Outdoor Recreation Economy Reports
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released the state-level Outdoor Recreation Economy Report featuring economic data for all 50 states across the United States, the largest and most comprehensive state-by-state report of its kind.
Sally Jewell Bashes National Monuments Review
At the opening breakfast of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, former Interior Secretary Sally Jewell blasted President Donald Trump’s review of two dozen national monuments.
