Exxel Outdoors Expands Big Market & Outfitter Group
The privately held collection of outdoor recreation gear brands retooled the group with management promotions and new hires as well as a fresh brand approach, said Tory Upham, general manager.
Vista Outdoor Names Dave Allen President, Outdoor Products Segment
Allen joined Vista Outdoor as SVP of sales in 2016 and previously served as the president of Coleman USA.
SIA Welcomes More Than 90 New Exhibitors To 2017 Snow Show
New and returning brands to the 2017 exhibitor list include: Adidas Snowboarding, Spyder, Goldwin, Wolfgang Man & Beast, Jack Wolfskin, Outdoor Research, Burton, J Lindberg, Powder Jet Snowboards and Dang Shades.
Trump’s L.L.Bean Tweet Draws More Controversy
Shawn Gorman, executive chairman of L.L.Bean, issued a statement on Facebook expressing his disappointment about the boycott but also reiterated the lack of any one political agenda.
Steve Madden Sees Q4 Earnings Upside
A sales shortfall was offset by better-than-anticipated gross margin, with both its wholesale footwear and wholesale accessories segments expected to show strong gross margin improvement.
Puma Reels Big Sean From Adidas
Terms of the endorsement have not yet been released, however Big Sean is already showing pride for his new sneaker allegiance, wearing pumas in his new music video “Moves.”
Beretta Acquires Victrix Armaments Brand
Beretta will market the Victrix product lines and will develop new solutions starting from a line of extreme long range rifles.
The Rockport Group Relocates To Newton, MA
The move comes nearly 18 months after the company became a standalone entity following its acquisition by Boston-based investment firm Berkshire Partners LLC and New Balance Holding Inc.
Anytime Fitness Opens 100th U.K. Gym
The U.K. now becomes the fifth country with at least 100 Anytime Fitness gyms.
Stadium Goods Secures $4.6 Million In Equity Funding
The financing round was led by Forerunner Ventures (Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, Jet.com) and also includes The Chernin Group, among others. Mark Cuban is also a partner and advisor.
Bankruptcy Liquidation Sales Begin At McMaster Sports Ltd.
This Liquidation Sale includes a vast selection of all-mountain, twin tip, and cross-country skis, snowboards, boots, poles, bindings, winter and athletic clothing, running shoes and accessories.
True Fit Appoints Troy Brown As Chief Retail Officer
Prior to True Fit, Brown was acting vice president of North American sales at Demandware, which was acquired by Salesforce in July 2016.
Rabbit Signs Natasha LaBeaud Anzures
The distance runner has competed in the NCAA Championships, the Pan American Games and the IAAF World Cross Country Championships and has now set her sights on the World Championship qualifying standard for 10,000 meters.
Topgolf Adds Second Alabama Location
Located on the property being redeveloped into MidCity in Huntsville, the 53,000-square-foot location is expected to open in late December 2017 or early January 2018.
GoFundMe Acquires CrowdRise
CrowdRise is the fundraising platform for many of the top endurance events in the country, including the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Ironman and Tough Mudder.
