Flight Club, Brooklyn Vintage Club Create NBA Time Machine
The two joined forces to pay homage to the 2017 NBA Finals matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors by returning to 1994 to the matchup between the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks.
Ruffwear Names New Distributor In Mexico
The producer of performance dog gear partnered with Outdog.mx to manage distribution in Mexico.
NSGA Appoints Bezanson And Miller To Board
The National Sporting Goods Association Board appointed Kevin Bezanson of Cleve’s Source for Sports and Greg Miller of Universal Athletic to its board of directors.
Fanatics Signs Auston Matthews To Memorabilia Deal
Fanatics formed an exclusive collectibles and memorabilia partnership with NHL rookie star and Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews.
Under Armour’s Kevin Plank Addresses Pending Paris Climate Accord Exit
In a statement, Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank said the company is “disappointed” by the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement “as climate change continues to threaten our planet, our cities and our economies.”
Nike Speaks Out Against Paris Climate Accord Withdrawal
Nike issued a formal statement opposing the President Donald Trump’s intention to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Sets Opening In Everett, WA
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Everett, WA.
Under Armour And Sport Chek Launch Search For 2018 Canadian Youth Ambassadors
The 2nd annual Team UA NEXT Canada Powered by Sport Chek campaign kicked off to find the NEXT generation of Under Armour athletes. Seven to 12-year-old hard-working athletes are eligible.
Cabela’s Sets Date For Bass Pro Merger Vote
Cabela’s Inc. announced that it has filed definitive proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with the Special Meeting of Stockholders to approve the previously announced acquisition of Cabela’s by Bass Pro Shops.
Sondors Introduces Foldable E-Bike
The forged aluminum frame is a one-size-fits-most, and weighs in at six pounds – offering a total bike weight of 50 pounds.
The Great E-Bike Debate
Pedal assist e-bikes allow riders to go faster and make climbing hills easier, which may be great for urban commuting, but do they have any place on classic mountain biking and hiking trails? Many avid riders say no.
Bauer Gets New CEO
Peak Achievement Athletics Inc., the successor company to Performance Sports Group, appointed Edward G. Kinnaly as the CEO of the Bauer, Cascade and Maverik businesses, effective June 1. The new owners of Peak Achievement Athletics are searching for a separate CEO to manage the Easton business.
Canada Goose Holdings Delivers 22 Percent Q4 Revenue Gain
Canada Goose Holdings Inc., in its first report since going public, reported a smaller-than-expected loss in its fourth quarter ended March 31 while seeing revenues expand 22 percent and a sharp hike in gross margins tied to its direct-to-consumer business.
Firearms Background Checks Bounce Back
Federal background improved for the first month since the surprise presidential election of Donald Trump.
OIA Criticizes Exit From Paris Climate Agreement
In response to the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, Amy Roberts, executive director at Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), in a letter stated that President Trump “has abandoned the United States’ leadership on this critical issue and has ignored the voice of individuals and businesses across the country, including many in the outdoor industry.”
