Future Beach Kayaks Receives Investment
GSC Technologies, the Montreal-based parent of Future Beach kayaks, has completed its recapitalization with New Water Capital Partners L.P., a Boca Raton-based private equity investment firm.
GoPro Launches First-Ever Camera Trade-Up Program
GoPro, Inc. launched its first-ever Trade-Up Program, incentivizing users in the U.S. to experience the new, cloud-connected GoPro and receive software upgrades slated for 2017.
FuelBelt Rebrands Helium Line
FuelBelt, a manufacturer of hydration belts and accessories, launched its completely redesigned FuelBelt Helium line that includes hydration, race belts and handhelds, as well as the introduction of Neon reflective products.
Keep Collective Introduces MLB-Themed Collection
Keep Collective’s first sports licensing agreement represents the League’s 30 clubs, popular ballpark snacks and a limited edition woven band.
Powerhandz Signs Isaiah Thomas
Thomas is the first professional basketball player ambassador for the global athletic training products company.
Accell Group Enters Exploratory Discussions With Pon Holdings
Accell Group announced that it has received a non-binding, conditional proposal from Pon Holdings to combine Accell Group with its own bicycle activities.
G-Form Teams Up With Boston Red Sox
G-Form signed a three-year deal with the defending American League East Champion Boston Red Sox to become the team’s Official Protection Partner.
Trueform Runner Appoints President
Trueform Runner, the maker of the non-motorized treadmill that teaches proper running form, has hired Glenn Colarossi as its president
Piper Jaffray Teen Survey: Adidas And Patagonia Gaining Traction
According to Piper Jaffray’s Taking Stock With Teens Spring 2017 report, brands losing share/relevance with teens in the active space included Under Armour and The North Face while Adidas and Patagonia gained ground.
Sherpani Appoints Director Of Business Operations
For the past six years, Jimmy Kim has been the head of Sherpani’s overseas subsidiaries.
Billabong Appoints New Head For RVCA
Kevin Meehan was most recently president of the Americas for Volcom.
Vans Appoints GM Of North America
Vans has appointed Mitchell Whitaker, previously Vans’ VP, managing director of Asia Pacific, as its GM of North America.
Lululemon Appoints Co-Chairman
Glenn Murphy is founder of FIS Holdings and previously served as CEO of Shoppers Drug Mart Corp.
Asics Onitsuka Tiger Opens Manhattan Pop-Up
The 1,290-square foot pop-up gallery offers consumers and visitors alike a unique experience that showcases the Onitsuka Tiger brand and the support of complimenting Japanese artists.
NSSF: Firearms Up 168 percent Since 2008
The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the U.S. increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $51.3 billion in 2016, a 168 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to more than 300,000, an 81 percent increase, according to NSSF.
