
Outdoor Retailer Parent Completes IPO
Emerald Expositions Events Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and Interbike, announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 15.5 million shares at a price to the public of $17.00 per share.

Dale Of Norway Appoints Rocky Mountain Sales Reps
The premium Norwegian sweater and weatherproof outerwear company named Scott and Heidi Godsil of SPG Group as the new sales representatives for CO, UT, WY and NM.

Blizzard Tecnica Hires National Sales Coordinator
Blizzard Tecnica named Justin Heanue to the newly created position of national sales coordinator. Heanue reports directly to Sam Cook, president of Blizzard Tecnica USA.

Nautilus Q1 Earnings Sink
The marketer, developer and manufacturer of home fitness equipment reported first-quarter earnings declined due to challenging year-ago comparisons, but both sales and earnings were in line with guidance.

Dick’s Opens 36 Golf Galaxy Stores In Former Golfsmith Locations
Dick’s Sporting Goods, the owner and operator of Golf Galaxy, will open 36 new Golf Galaxy stores this weekend in former Golfsmith properties acquired by Dick’s.
Gear Aid Named Innovator Of The Year By Seattle Business Magazine
Selected by a panel of seven judges, Gear Aid was presented with the Gold Award at the business magazine’s annual award ceremony.

UFC Gym Opens Phoenix Area Location
UFC Gym will open its new gym in the Ahwatukee neighborhood of Phoenix on Thursday, May 4.

Supra Hires Senior Global Director Of Product
Most recently, Kara Duffy was global director of footwear operations at DC Shoes/Quicksilver. Inc.

Bowtech Archery Hires Matt Katzfuss As Territory Manager
Katzfuss brings 15 years of experience in the archery industry to Bowtech.

Kelty Partners With Outdoor Women’s Alliance
Proceeds benefit OWA’s summer launch of its worldwide Grassroots Program.

New Balance To Sponsor London Marathon
New Balance will replace Adidas as the official shoe and kit sponsor of the Virgin Money London Marathon in a new long term agreement.

RYU Apparel Shows Revenue Gains In Q1
First quarter revenue of $467,003 compared with $259,727 in the same period in fiscal 2016.
Zappos.com Launches Zappos Adaptive
Zappos.com launched Zappos Adaptive, a curated collection of functional and fashionable products designed to make life easier for those who have challenges getting dressed.

Oiselle Unveils Fabric Waste Reduction Program
Fabric Forward puts excess, first-quality fabrics back into the sewing line, within new designs, to help reduce waste.

Spy Names Digital Director, Launches New Website
John Gilson joins Spy with experience developing and implementing online strategies that leverage an omni-channel approach tying together web, social and retail components.