Alex Rodriguez To Open UFC Gym Franchise
The former Major League Baseball star purchased the UFC Gym franchise located in Kendall, FL and secured developmental rights for additional gyms throughout Miami – Dade County.
Nomadix Partners With REI
The environmentally friendly active lifestyle and outdoor company has partnered with REI to bring eco-friendly towels to the outdoor and active lifestyle space.
Fjällräven Opens New Brand Center In Boston Metro
The Cambridge, MA store will carry a curated assortment of outerwear, apparel, backpacks, accessories and gear for men, women and kids.
Gander Mountain To Begin Liquidations On 32 Locations
Tiger Capital Group and Great American Group have been chosen to assist Gander Mountain in the closure of 32 under-performing locations across the United States.
United Sports Brands Canada Completes Transition To Subsidiary Model
United Sports Brands, the parent of Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters and Nathan, completed its transition in Canada from a distributor model to a subsidiary business structure.
Inov-8 Appoints Interim Canadian Exec
Inov-8 named Christian Triquet, formerly president of Merrell Canada, as interim executive of its Canadian branch extension of the North American subsidiary.
Leupold Chooses Rob Nees To Lead Manufacturing
Nees joins the optics manufacturer after more than seven years at Warne Scope Mounts, another Oregon-based outdoor recreation manufacturer.
Eagle Creek Hires Jamie Marchbank As VP Of Product
Marchbank was most recently VP of merchandising and design for Randa accessories luggage division, managing product for numerous brands including Timberland, Nautica and Columbia Sportswear.
Report: Payless ShoeSource Close To Filing For Bankruptcy
Payless ShoeSource reportedly may seek bankruptcy court protection as soon as next week with plans to close as many as 500 stores.
Varsity Brands Wins Supreme Court Copyright Case
The 6-2 ruling bolsters the legal protections for pictures and graphic designs.
Dick’s To Open Store In Encinitas, CA
This will be the retailer’s 687th Dick’s store in the nation and 50th in the state of California.
Dynatronics To Acquire Hausmann Industries
Dynatronics Corporation announced an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Hausmann Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of branded, high quality physical therapy and athletic training products. The purchase price is approximately $10.0 million in cash.
Camber Outdoors Conducts 2017 Workplace Survey
The survey runs March 22 – April 7 and will inform broad-based study of workplace experiences in the active-outdoor industries.
SFIA Celebrates Landmark 18th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day On Capitol Hill
This year a broad coalition of supporters, including celebrity athletes ranging from NFL pros to Olympians, held 100 meetings with more than 120 U.S. Senators and Representatives to discuss the importance of the PHIT Act.
The North Face Sponsors Adaptive Climbing Initiative
With a goal of making climbing gyms across the U.S. accessible to people with physical disabilities, Paradox Sports will provide gyms with instructor training and adaptive equipment.
