Tenacity Adventure Fitness Opens Climbing Room
The indoor climbing and bouldering area is located within 20 minutes of popular Tennessee climbing destinations.

A Netflix For Yogis?
International yoga teacher Kino MacGregor and multi-sport inspirational speaker Kerri Verna unveiled what they are calling the world’s first independent YogaTV channel.

Top Of The World And J. America Form One Company
The planned merger is scheduled to close by the end of January. The combined business will include four distribution facilities across Oklahoma and Michigan, a design center in Columbus, Ohio, a sales office in North Carolina, and a Hong Kong-based sourcing office.

Nike Expands Support For Diversity With Two New Partnerships
Nike Inc. unveiled two new partnerships with world-class community organizations, PeacePlayers International and MENTOR.
Benelli USA Names Thompson, Fischer To Director Roles
George Thompson becomes director of product management, while JP Fischer assumes the role of director of sales and channel management.
A. Uberti U.S. Importer Changes Name To Uberti USA
The name change is to clarify for American gun buyers the distinction between Uberti products sold by the company from other Uberti-made firearms marketed in the United States by competing brands.
Lowa Sponsors Hari Berger Speed Climbing Competition
Lowa Boots will sponsor the competition at the 22nd annual Ouray Ice Festival, which will take place January 19-22, 2017 in Ouray, CO.

Luxottica And Essilor Confirm Merger Details
Based on a preliminary analysis, the combined group is expected to progressively generate revenue and cost synergies ranging from €400 million to €600 million in the medium term.

Newton Running Unveils Massive 2017 Ambassador Team
The group was culled from more than 860 applications and sits at nearly 100 people, comprising athletes, students, new runners, elite age groups, teachers, coaches, professionals, mothers, fathers, philanthropists and more.
Ugg Collaborates With 3.1 Phillip Lim
Ugg for Men, a division of Deckers Brands, will launch a limited edition fall 2017 collaboration with designer Phillip Lim as part of his 3.1 Phillip Lim line.
Rocky Brands Announces CFO Transition
Mike Staude, vice president of finance, has been appointed interim chief financial officer following the resignation of James E. McDonald as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company.
Maidenform Launches First-Ever Sport Bra Collection
The Maidenform Sport collection will be available at Kohl’s.

Epoch Lacrosse Partners With Indiana University
Epoch Lacrosse will be outfitting the Indiana University Men’s lacrosse team with its Integra Protective line of gloves, arm pads and shoulder pads for the 2017 season.

Vail Resorts Reports Season-To-Date Visits Down 13 Percent
Vail Resorts Inc. reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through January 8, 2017, and for the prior-year period through January 10, 2016.
Rocky Brands Receives U.S. Military Boot Orders
The “Hot Weather” boot contract is for one year and is for approximately $8.4 million. The “Temperate Weather” boot contract is for three years and is for approximately $30 million.