Outdoor Research CEO Issues Open Letter
Dan Nordstrom maintained that OIA is the best tool to leverage the industry’s combined $646 billion might in the battle to protect our public lands.
Forest Service Videos Feature Julia Mancuso
The videos were produced in cooperation with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, which is hosting World Cup ski events in March 2017.
Youfit Teams Up With The Color Run
The chain of budget-friendly fitness centers partnered with The Color Run for its Dream World Tour 2017.
Adidas Partners With Prep Baseball Report
The agreement creates a platform to provide kids visibility to high school, college and pro teams across a national footprint.
Darby Communications Launches Stand Up Initiative
The program will support environmentally focused non-profit organizations by providing PR related services to groups working towards environmental and sustainable advocacy.
Ryan Dawkins Launches Mascot Sports
The veteran endurance sports executive rolled out a San Francisco-based sponsorship and experiential marketing company focused on bringing together athletes, brands and live events.
Nike Partners With Tennis Star Li Na
This March, the swoosh will release the China-exclusive Li Na Collection, honoring her trailblazing determination and encouraging more girls to follow in her footsteps.
Vaude Opens New Production Facility
The German producer of mountain sports equipment opened a specialized production facility at its company headquarters in southern Germany, Vaude Manufaktur.
Billabong Sells Tigerlily Swimwear Brand
Billabong International Limited entered into an agreement to sell its Tigerlily business to Crescent Capital Partners.
Performance Sports Group Extends Sale Closing Date
Performance Sports Group said it has extended the closing date to February 27, 2017 for the sale of substantially all of the assets of the company and its North American subsidiaries.
Gildan Activewear’s Q4 Revenues Climb 8 Percent
Gildan Activewear reported fourth-quarter earnings that came in slightly better than planned. Sales in its Printwear segment were in line with expectations, while retailer inventory reductions contributed to lower-than-anticipated sales in Branded Apparel.
The Finish Line Youth Foundation Donates $526,203 In Q4
The Finish Line Youth Foundation awarded $151,203 in grants and $375,000 in donations for Special Olympics in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Sturm, Ruger Q4 Profits Climb, Sales Gains Decelerate
Fourth-quarter earnings rose 27.9 percent while sales slowed to a 6.2 percent gain in the period.
Pensole Brings Champion To Foot Locker
Foot Locker Inc., in collaboration with Pensole Footwear Design Academy, unveiled the winning sneaker design for the 2016 Pensole World Sneaker Championship Powered by Foot Locker. The shoe will be sold in limited quantities at select Foot Locker stores around the globe on Saturday, February 25, 2017.
Iconix Brand Shows Steep Loss On Write-Offs
Iconix Brand Group reported a loss of $297.5 million, or $5.30 a share, in the fourth quarter after absorbing a pre-tax impairment charge of $443 million related to certain of the company’s trademarks and goodwill.
