Nordica Announces Changes To USA Management Team
Nordica USA appointed Sam Beck as director of marketing and communications. Ethan Korpi takes on the dual role of Nordica product manager for both boots & skis, as well as Nordica race manager.
Report: Gander Mountain Exploring Restructuring
Gander Mountain Co. is reportedly preparing for a debt restructuring in bankruptcy proceedings, sources told Reuters.
Payless Seeking To Close Stores
If unable to reach a deal, the shoe chain may pursue a bankruptcy reorganization.
NRF Forecasts Retail Sales Will Increase 3.7 To 4.2 Percent In 2017
Online and other non-store/online sales, which are included in the overall number, are expected to increase between 8 and 12 percent.
Adidas Signs Lionel Messi To Lifetime Contract
Adidas signed Lionel Messi to a lifetime contract, according to Cope. The signing was confirmed by Messi via a Facebook post.
Reebok Releases ‘Nevertheless She Persisted’ T-Shirt
Reebok released a t-shirt in honor of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who last week was silenced on the Senate floor when she read from a letter Coretta Scott King wrote in 1986.
Peloton Appoints Former Barnes & Noble CEO As President
Peloton, a specialist in home cycling, appointed William Lynch, former CEO at Barnes & Noble, as president.
Peak Design Pulls Out Of Outdoor Retailer
The San Francisco-based manufacturer of carry equipment and camera accessories is the latest company to boycott the 2017 Outdoor Retailer.
Polartec Withdraws From Outdoor Retailer
The decision was made in solidarity with Polartec customer Patagonia, which recently withdrew from Outdoor Retailer trade shows in Utah in response to the state government’s public land policy.
Ibex Outdoor Clothing Will Attend Outdoor Retailer
The Vermont-based designer of premium merino wool outdoor clothing and cycling apparel will attend Outdoor Retailer in 2017, but will limit the size of its presence.
Under Armour Issues Second Statement On Trump Comments
In response to the growing controversy over CEO Kevin Plank’s positive comments on President Donald Trump on Tuesday on CNBC, Under Armour issued a second statement asserting the company’s culture “has always been about optimism, teamwork, and unity,” while going a further step by stating the company is against the travel ban.
L.L.Bean To Offer Employee Buyouts
L.L.Bean shared Thursday that it will be offering voluntary buyouts to eligible employees in 2018. The company is also discontinuing contributions to its pension plan and may alter its generous return policy.
Misty Copeland And Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Address Under Armour Trump Controversy
World-class ballerina Misty Copeland and actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took to social media to oppose flattering comments made by the company’s founder and CEO about President Donald Trump.
Arc’teryx Joins Patagonia In Spurning Outdoor Retailer
Arc’teryx announced that it will pull out of Outdoor Retailer this summer and donate the money it would have spent on the show to the Conservation Alliance’s Public Lands Defense Fund.
VF Corp. Appoints New Reef Brand President
In addition to his new role, Roger Spatz will continue to serve as president of VF’s Eagle Creek brand, a position he has held since 2011.
