Headsweats Teams Up With MultiRace
The performance headwear manufacturer will be the presenting sponsor of the Mack Cycle Miami Man Half Iron and International Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike.
Performance Sports Group Begins Search For New CEO
With the completion of the sale in bankruptcy proceedings, Performance Sports Group Ltd. said a search for a permanent CEO is underway. Harlan Kent, who previously served as the CEO of Performance Sports Group, will continue to lead the business on an interim basis.
Steve Madden’s Q4 Profits Boosted By Fatter Margins
Steve Madden reported earnings rose 11.7 percent in the fourth quarter as improved margins offset a modest sales decline.
Big 5’s Earnings Surge In Q4
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported earnings in the fourth quarter surged 80 percent, thanks to improved merchandising margins and a 3.1 percent gain in same-store sales while forecasting a profit turnaround for the first quarter.
Oregon Governor Lobbies To Host Outdoor Retailer
Nike Inc., the North American headquarters of Adidas and Columbia Sportswear are part of the Oregon outdoor industry, as well as numerous smaller outdoor companies.
Adidas Outdoor Adds Rock Climber To Athlete Team
The 22-year-old became the first known female to send the Golden Ticket (5.14c) in Red River Gorge, KY. The route is considered to be one of the most difficult climbs in the area.
Canada Goose Protesters Hit Paragon Sports
Since it opened a standalone store in Soho, New York City in November 2016, the luxury outerwear company has been increasingly plagued by anti-fur protests.
Summit Bicycles Partners With Beeline Bikes
Summit will serve the needs of cyclists and riders with five existing brick-and-mortar stores and a fleet of seven mobile bike shops.
Omeals Expands Headquarters
The outdoor food brand has expanded its footprint by five times its original square footage and doubled its number of employees.
Hoka One One Sponsors Aggies Running Club
In 2016, the Aggies had nine qualifiers for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Adidas Appoints U.S. Soccer Marketing Chief
Aaron Maines, formerly at the sports agency Wasserman, will oversee its U.S. soccer sports marketing business, including the brand’s partnerships with Major League Soccer, Major League Soccer clubs and pro athletes.
Report: TaylorMade Struggles To Find Buyer
A New York Post report indicated that losses have been higher than many buyers anticipated.
Beyoncé’s Stylist Launches Athleisure Line At SIX:02
Celebrity stylist Ty Hunter, best known for working with Beyoncé, partnered with apparel brand Reflex on a capsule athleisure collection exclusively available at SIX:02, Foot Locker’s women’s banner.
Adidas Will Gift An Island For Breaking NFL Combine Record
Adidas Football is offering the opportunity to win an island to the pro prospect in Indianapolis who breaks professional football’s recognized 40-yard dash record.
Denver Formally Opens Up Talks For Outdoor Retailer
Governor John Hickenlooper, Senator Michael Bennet and Senator Cory Gardner on Monday sent a joint letter to the Outdoor Retailer Show to encourage its consideration of Colorado as the new home of its trade show.
