Black Diamond Adds To Executive And Equipment Team
The company appointed Trent Bush as Black Diamond Equipment vice president of apparel design and Radhika Ray to the newly created position of vice president of strategy and investor relations for Black Diamond Inc.
Skechers Performance Returns As Title Sponsor Of Los Angeles Marathon
This year, Skechers Performance launched Road to Los Angeles – a global marketing initiative that offered Skechers international partners the opportunity to partake in the marathon with a VIP experience.
BikeFlights.com Expands Advocacy Program
Trips for Kids and Little Bellas, have joined the program for 2017.
The North Face Opens Explore Grant Applications
Successful applicants will be nonprofits that demonstrate how they increase diversity and access to underrepresented populations in the outdoors and deepen relationships with their participants.
SFIA Urges Passage Of PHIT Act
“We are at a critical juncture in the national debate on healthcare and the PHIT Act is a potential game-changer,” said Tom Cove, SFIA President and CEO.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Two New Stores
The retailer will celebrate the opening of new locations in Norwalk, CT and Sunnyvale, CA.
Coalition Snow Launches Kickstarter To Fund Youth Line
Like the adult line of skis and snowboards, Coalition Snow’s Youth skis and snowboards will feature the same high-quality materials and construction.
Balega Beefs Up Domestic Sales Team
The performance sock brand is expanding its domestic sales team with five new representatives.
Western Rise Debuts Studio Line
The outdoor apparel brand’s new offering begins with The Flow Collection — inspired by daily movement and designed at 8,750 feet in Telluride, CO.
Eagle Creek, PackH2O Launch World Water Month Campaign
For every luggage, duffel or travel pack item purchased, Eagle Creek will purchase a PackH2O water backpack to assist those who don’t have access to safe water.
Zalando Acquires Kickz
Zalando, Europe’s biggest pure online fashion retailer, made its first move into physical stores with the acquisition of streetwear retailer Kickz.
Crocs Posts Q4 Loss, Sets CEO Succession
Crocs Inc., as expected, reported a steep loss in the fourth quarter while improving its margin rate. The company also announced that Andrew Rees, president, in June will replace Gregg Ribatt as CEO as part of a number of organization changes.
Argon 18 Hires VP Of Sales
Canadian high-end bike manufacturer Argon 18 announced the appointment of Claude LeBlond to vice president of global sales.
Olin Corp. Promotes Fischer To Chairman
Olin Corp., a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition, announced that Joseph D. Rupp will retire as chairman on April 27. Olin president and chief executive officer John E. Fischer will become chairman, president and CEO effective the same day.
Backwoods Sells Neptune Mountaineering
Backwoods, which entered into bankruptcy proceedings last November, has sold Boulder’s Neptune Mountaineering to Shelley and Andrew Dunbar.
