
Matrix Industries Raises $12.3 Million
Matrix Industries, the smartwatch start-up, raised $12.3 million, according to a regulatory filing with the SEC. The company is still aiming to raise another $5 million, according to the filing.

Lew’s Fishing Promotes Gary Remensnyder To CEO
Do Outdoors, LLC, also known as Lew’s Fishing, a leading supplier of branded fishing reels, rods, and related accessories, announced that Gary Remensnyder has been promoted to chief executive officer. Lynn Reeves will remain actively involved in the business as chairman

Rossignol North America Appoints President
On July 17, 2017, Francois Goulet will assume the role of president of Group Rossignol in North America. Most recently Goulet worked for the VF Corporation as its Vice President, GM for The North Face Americas Division.
Mystery Ranch Adds Mid Atlantic And Rocky Mountains Sales Agencies
Additionally, Mystery Ranch made two internal promotions. Luke Boswell has been named director of product, and Dana (D3) Gleason III is the new product manager for the Mountain division.

American Outdoor Brands Q4 Profits Slide
American Outdoor Brands Corp,, formerly Smith & Wesson, reported earnings on an adjusted basis declined 11.9 percent as lower gross margins offset a modest increase in sales.

Nike Handily Tops Q4 Estimates
Nike’s earnings in its fourth quarter easily topped Wall Street’s targets with help of a reduction in expenses and double-digit growth in Greater China, and the Emerging Markets. Sales were flat in North America.
Crosman Names Dave Jenner Director Of Business Development
Previously, Jenner served in executive roles for Maurice Sporting Goods for more than a decade.

Storelli Signs English Premier League Stars
Brooklyn-based sports technology start-up Storelli unveiled two new global ambassadors, Manchester United and England winger Jesse Lingard and EPL-winning Chelsea and Spain defender César Azpilicueta.

Foot Locker Talks “Inspired Leadership“ At Major CX Event
Foot Locker’s Vice President of Customer Experience (CX) and Connectivity John Wompey delivered a compelling address titled “Coaching Up: The Inspired Leadership Behind Foot Locker’s CX Transformation” at Forrester’s CXNYC 2017, a gathering for customer experience professionals.

Teva To Take Kids Business In-House
Teva said that beginning with the Spring 2018 season, it will be transitioning the Teva kids business back in-house.

C-MAP Names Head Of Digital Marine Solutions And C-MAP Group
Most recently, Sean Fernback was CEO of the open platform locations company Here, where he managed its divestiture from parent company Nokia.

Summer 2017: Stay Hydrated…Stay Fit
We have reviewed some technological advances in the world of hydration packs and reservoirs – new for 2017.

Nalgene Partners With USA Cycling
At the cornerstone of the partnership is Nalgene’s Draft fitness bottle that will be co-branded and given exclusively to 2017/18 USA Cycling National Championship participants.

North Carolina-based Outdoor Companies Drive Initiative To Create New State Level Position
Tom Dempsey, president of SylvanSport, a North Carolina-based, recreational vehicle manufacturer, and several other industry leaders have led the drive to establish a new state level position to promote promote economic development in outdoor-based recreation and manufacturing in North Carolina.

DSW Opens First Store Overseas
DSW Inc. announced the opening of its first warehouse in Oman. The new warehouse, located at the Muscat Grand Mall, marks the first expansion of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse outside North America.