Garmin Extends Share Repurchase Program
There is currently $80.4 million remaining for share repurchases under the current $300 million program.
Marolina Outdoor Partners With CenterStone
The outdoor apparel vendor will use CenterStone’s suite – iVendix, IVGuide and Mobile – to help its reps build stronger connections with its retailer base.
Cabela’s Annual Shareholder Meeting Runs Under 10 Minutes
Members of the press were among those invited to the meeting, but the merger topic was not part of the agenda.
Supreme Court Won’t Review NFL Concussion Settlement
Players who already have been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or dementia could begin receiving payments for as much as as much as $5 million as part of the estimated $1 billion settlement in 90 to 120 days.
Georgetown Students End Standoff Over Nike
Georgetown students ended a nearly 35-hour sit-in that protest against Nike after the university accepted their conditions that included third-party inspections of Nike’s contractor factories overseas.
Caleres Acquires Allen Edmonds
Allen Edmonds joins Caleres’ roster of men’s footwear, including George Brown Bilt, Vince and Dr. Scholl’s.
Weatherby Hires New Communications Agency Of Record
Weatherby Inc., maker of premium firearms and innovative rifle cartridges, selected Gunpowder Inc. to help drive the brand’s communications strategy.
Nike Expands Metcon (Aka CrossFit) Reach
Nike first introduced the Metcon training shoe three years ago, made for the intended use of cross training, or in other words, CrossFit.
Smith & Wesson Stockholders Approve Name Change
“We believe that American Outdoor Brands Corporation is a name that truly represents our broad and growing array of brands and businesses in the shooting, hunting and rugged outdoor enthusiast markets.”
ExOfficio Debuts New Warming Fabric Tech
The first layer converts water vapor from the body to thermal energy. The second layers work to trap body heat, and outer layers provide warmth through insulation.
Elan Skis Names PR Agency Of Record
Elan Skis, maker of handcrafted skis in Slovenia, named White Cloud Communication as the winter sports brand’s agency of record.
Vibram Grip Verified By Toronto Research Institute
Toronto Rehab researchers developed a test called the Maximum Achievable Angle (MAA) Testing Method that validates slip-resistant footwear on icy surfaces using real people in a simulated winter environment.
Nike Skateboarding Taps Koston And Mariano’s Numbers Brand
Nike SB looked to skaters Eric Koston and Guy Mariano, who recently launched their own brand Numbers, for a December collaboration.
FA, Nike Lock Down Contract Through 2030
The 12-year deal will continue to see the swoosh design and supply apparel to all 24 England teams based at St. George’s Park.
Academy Sports Partners With Houston School District
Academy Sports gains exclusive naming rights to the school district’s Student Activities Complex, home to Jack Rhodes Memorial Stadium, as part of a new ten-year deal.
