MusclePharm Appoints U.K. Sales Director
Prior to joining MusclePharm, Daniel Clark served in various roles for six years at USN UK, a global sports supplement company.
Colorado Snowpack Promises Strong Whitewater Rafting Season
According to the Arkansas River Outfitters Association, snow depths throughout Colorado are up to 120 percent of average.
Maximum Human Performance Signs New Athlete Team
Timed with the launch of MHP’s new formulations, the athletes will appear in the brand’s new “Your Body of Work – Driven by MHP Science” campaign set to debut later this month.
Ledlenser Names VP Of Product And Marketing
The manufacturer of German-designed and -engineered headlamps and rechargeable lights has named Inge Heinsius as vice president of product and marketing.
Electric Partners With Surfrider Foundation
As a SICD member, Electric pledged a percentage of proceeds from the sale of select OHM Blue lens sunglasses, including polarized, to go to the Surfrider Foundation.
NSGA Report: Sports Participation Had Mixed Results In 2016
Segments experiencing growth included Open Water Sports, Shooting Sports, Fitness Activities, Team Sports and Outdoor Activities, while Wheel Sports, Individual Sports, Indoor Games, Personal Contact Sports and Snow Sports declined.
Nike’s Attempt to Beat 2-Hour Marathon Falls Just Short
Eliud Kipchoge finished his marathon in 2 hours and 25 seconds. The 32-year-old’s time smashed the official mark of 2:02:57 set by fellow Kenyan Dennis Kimetto in Berlin in 2014 but will not enter the record books largely due to a non-compliant system of pacemaking.
MLB Champion Ryan Howard Joins SeventySix Capital As A Partner
Ryan Howard announced his role as a partner at venture capital firm SeventySix Capital, which invests in innovative seed and early stage consumer-facing tech, retail, sports and wellness companies.
Greats, The Sneaker Start-Up, Secures More Funding
Greats, the Brooklyn-based digitally native, direct-to-consumer sneaker company, announced a $10 million Series B round of financing led by JH Partners.
GOB Sales Start At Gander Mountain
Inventory liquidation sales are now under way at all Gander Mountain store locations. As reported, Camping World has agreed to acquire a minimum of 17 stores and expects to reopen locations following the liquidations.
Newell Brands Lifts Q1 Guidance On Improved Q1
Newell Brands reported pro-forma core sales in its Play segment grew 0.5 percent as solid growth on Beverages, Coolers and Team Sports was largely offset by substantial inventory destocking on Fishing and selected Coleman product categories.
Scott Montgomery Forms Consulting Company
Scott Montgomery, a veteran in the cycling industry, announced that he has formed a consulting company working within the bike and outdoor industries.
Academy Sports Launches “For All. For Less” Campaign
The three 30-second broadcast spots are rooted in the idea that the joy of sports and the outdoors should be accessible to everyone.
Sports Direct’s Only Female Director Resigns
Sports Direct, the U.K. sporting goods chain, said Claire Jenkins has resigned “with immediate effect” from her position as a non-executive director of the company.
Johnson Outdoors Delivers Double-Digit Q2 Earnings Gains
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported double-digit increases in sales and earnings for the 2017 second fiscal quarter and first fiscal six months ending March 31, 2017.
