Hudson’s Bay To Cut 2000 Jobs
HBC, the parent of Hudson’s Bay, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue and Gilt, announced its Transformation Plan focused on identifying efficiencies, streamlining processes and improving back-of-store productivity in North America.
Nike’s Breaking2 To Become A Documentary
Nike has partnered with National Geographic to produce a one-hour documentary on its Breaking2 effort to beat the two-hour marathon record.
Camber Outdoors Names Pitchfest Finalists And Mentors
Celebrating its third year, Camber Outdoors Pitchfest drives innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship among women with a passion for the outdoors.
Phoenix Footwear Acquires Bueno Women’s Footwear
Founded in 1950 in Istanbul, Turkey, Bueno is one of Europe’s leading women’s brands.
RECALL: GT Mountain Bicycles
About 1,000 GT mountain bicycles sold in the U.S. as well as 240 sold in Canada from Cycling Sports Group are being recalled.
Confluence Outdoor Names Greg Cattrano Vice President Of Sales
Greg Cattrano comes to Confluence from New Balance’s Warrior & Brine Lacrosse business.
Rollga Hires Darby Communications For Public Relations
Rollga, the manufacturer of foam rollers, hired the PR firm Darby Communications.
Lululemon Opens First Run-Centric Store
The location, called Le Local and located on Montreal’s Mile End, features only running apparel, bras and accessories but also serves as a community hub.
Oiselle, Polartec Unveil ‘Birdstrike’ Film In Partnership With REI
Team Birdstrike’s experience in The Speed Project is documented in a short film, which will debut at REI as a part of its Force Of Nature campaign.
Nordstrom Exploring Going Private
Nordstrom Inc. announced that members of the Nordstrom family – company Co-Presidents Blake W. Nordstrom, Peter E. Nordstrom, and Erik B. Nordstrom, President of Stores James F. Nordstrom, Chairman Emeritus Bruce A. Nordstrom, and Anne E. Gittinger – have formed a group to explore the possibility of pursuing a “going private transaction.”
Vibram Teams Up With Gold’s Gym For Shoe Collaboration
Vibram has collaborated with Gold’s Gym on the launch of a co-branded, limited-edition cross training FiveFingers shoe.
Oofos Introduces First Full-Coverage Shoe
Oofos launched its first full-coverage recovery shoe with the new Oomg low- and high-top shoes.
Volcom Launches Global Campaign #ThisFirst Rewarding Passion Projects
The Southern California-based lifestyle and apparel company officially launched #ThisFirst – a global initiative seeking inspired and dedicated applicants who will be offered an opportunity to ditch their day job and focus on the one thing they wish they could do full time.
American Outdoor Brands Creates New Logistics And Customer Service Division
American Outdoor Brands Corporation created a new Logistics & Customer Service Division. Lewis Hornsby has been hired to serve as president of the newly created division.
Kids Across America Experiencing A Deficit Of Active Play
The 2017 Let’s Play State of Play survey, commissioned by Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS), finds Nearly seven out ten parents believed that busy schedules were a key barrier to active play.
