Mountainsmith Restructures Management Team
The manufacturer of backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear revealed a series of internal promotions and new positions, as well as the addition of Andrew Mills as sales manager.
Gildan Activewear Wins Bankruptcy Auction To Acquire American Apparel
The company’s final cash bid of approximately $88 million includes the acquisition of the worldwide intellectual property rights related to the American Apparel brand and certain manufacturing equipment.
New Balance Renews Charles River Winter-Shoveling Sponsorship
The sponsorship, now entering its seventh year, ensures runners, joggers and walkers have clear and safe running paths along the Charles River during the 2016/17 winter season.
Boot Barn Sees Slightly Positive Q3 Comps
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported that results in the third quarter ended December 24 are expected to arrive at the lower end of its guidance.
Joel Oblonsky Appointed CEO Of Nine West And Bandolino
Oblonsky most recently served as president of Ralph Lauren’s Polo and Lauren Footwear brands.
Genesco Sees Flat Holiday Comps
Same-store sales decreased 2 percent and sales for the company’s e-commerce and catalog direct sales businesses increased 11 percent on a comparable basis for that period.
Bear Archery Acquires Jim Fletcher Archery
Jim Fletcher Archery has been manufacturing high quality archery equipment, releases & archery aids since 1960. Bear Archery’s products come under the Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Rocket Broadheads and Cajun Bowfishing brands.
Jordan Brand Marks 20 Years In China With Two New Stores
The celebration also includes the launch of a limited-edition version of the first Jordan product sold in Mainland China, the Air Jordan XII.
Paul George Gets His Nike Signature Shoe
George becomes Nike Basketball’s fourth active signature athlete, and the 21st basketball player to receive a signature shoe from Nike.
Slackline Industries Moves Headquarters Back To Boulder
The move comes on the heels of a recent decision to consolidate U.S. and Canadian distribution in Seattle and a change of heart from Boulder city officials about using slacklines in public parks.
European Outdoor Group To Review OutDoor Trade Show
The EOG expressed it is well aware that the outdoor marketplace is changing rapidly and wishes to make sure that the OutDoor show continues to meet the needs of its stakeholders.
Flojos Acquired By The Courtney Group
The sandal brand was established in the early 1970s by the Santana Family in Guadalajara, Mexico.
BSN Sports Acquires Marlow Sports Inc.
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, completed its acquisition of the Maryland-based distributor of team apparel and equipment.
Former Ironman Exec To Lead Asdeporte USA Business
Seasoned endurance event organizer and executive Steve Meckfessel joined Asdeporte as executive vice president of business development, effective January 1, 2017.
Textreme Owner Oxeon Wins Patent Infringement Appeal
Switzerland-based Oxeon AB, a pioneer of spread tow woven fabrics sold under the Textreme brand, received a patent infringement ruling in its favor from a German Court of Appeal.
