Spy Promotes Dana Leshyk To Director Of Product Development
Leshyk first joined Spy in 2015 in the role of product development coordinator.
Vie Active Opens Flagship Store In Sun Valley
Inspired by Founder Noa Ries’s hometown of Bondi Beach, the store has a laid-back beach house vibe, outfitted with a shell chandelier, drift wood hued floors and a collection of surfboards from Ries’s own personal collection.
Garrett Mays: A Single-Blade Sensation
In a kayak, Mays does with one paddle blade what many fear to do with two. The Soddy-Daisy, TN native (or as he refers to it – “Soddy-By God-Daisy”) is a member of a select few boaters in the C1 category.
Reebok Introduces Space Boots
Developed in partnership with David Clark Company, the Floatride Space Boot SB-01 has been exclusively designed to accompany the final space suit that will shuttle astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
Item Of The Day: Altra Timp
“We call the Timp our ‘long day’ shoe,” said Altra founder Golden Harper. “It’s perfect for ultramarathoners like Jeff Browning, an Altra athlete who wore prototypes of this shoe for the Hardrock 100 in 2016 and at Western States in 2017.”
TomTom Reports Q2 Loss On Goodwill Charge
The latest quarter included a non-cash impairment charge on the entire goodwill of the Consumer segment of €169 million.
Under Armour Extends Sponsorship With University Of Hawai‘i
Under Armour Inc. and the University of Hawai‘i announced a long-term partnership extension that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of the 21-varsity intercollegiate athletic programs through June 2022.
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Q2 Gains
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, announced net income for the quarter ended July 1, 2017 of $5.8 million, or $1.29 a share, up from $5.4 million, or $1.25, a year ago.
Fleet Feet Unveils New Initiatives At Annual Conference
At its annual conference held in Pinehurst, NC, Fleet Feet unveiled three key initiatives to franchise owners: its first in-store 3D scanning technology, fit id; a reboot of the brand’s original brand positioning and consumer marketing campaign, fitlosophy; and a brand new e-mail platform and internal communication hub.
Nike’s Headquarters Expansion To Reportedly Cost $1 Billion
Nike’s ongoing expansion of its headquarters will cost more than $1 billion, according to a report in the Oregonian.
Paul Ryan To Visit New Balance Factory On July 20
U.S. House Speaker Paul D. Ryanwill visit the New Balance factory in Lawrence, MA on Thursday to discuss federal tax reform.
Speaker Roster Announced For This Land Is Our Land March At Outdoor Retailer
Speakers include Amy Roberts, Adam Cramer, John Sterling, Shaun Chapoose, Blake Spalding, Conrad Anker, Mayor Ben McAdams (Salt Lake County) and Mayor Jackie Biskupski (Salt Lake City).
Garmin Partners With K4Connect
Garmin International Inc. announced a collaboration with K4Connect to integrate wearable devices as part of K4Community, K4Connect’s “connected-life” platform supporting older adults and individuals living with disabilities.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Open Locations In Wyoming And Washington
The location in Sheridan will be the fifth Sportsman’s Warehouse store in the state of Wyoming while Walla Walla will be the twelfth location in the state of Washington.
