Zumiez Q3 Beats Estimates
Positive growth in men’s, accessories and junior’s supported a 4 percent comp gain in the period.
Australia’s Vie Activewear Plans First U.S. Headquarters In Idaho
The company, which was founded in 2013 in Bondi Beach, Australia, is expected to bring 43 new jobs with an average wage of $51,900.
Montane Appoints New U.S. Sales And Distribution Partner
Neskowin Outdoor Inc. of Portland, OR will direct the U.K. brand’s sales and distribution management in the United States, starting in spring/summer 2017.
Bauer Hockey’s New Campaign Pits Captain Against Rookie
Aim For Greatness features Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews and Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Auston Matthews.
Adidas Shuffles Employees, Moves 150 Jobs To Portland
As for the rationale of moving some Adidas jobs to Portland? The talent pool.
Sweaty Betty Ramps Up U.S. Retail Expansion
The women’s activewear retailer based in the U.K. plans to expand to at least 50 stores in the U.S. over the next five years.
Lands’ End Swings To Q3 Loss On Lower Sales
The outdoor lifestyle retailer and brand saw its same-store sales fall 14.3 percent, along with fewer Lands’ End Shops at Sears in a rough quarter following the departure of its CEO.
LeBron James Named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson Of The Year
Sports Illustrated named Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James as its 2016 Sportsperson of the Year.
Nike Community Stores Award $240,000 In Grants
The grants were awarded through the Nike Community Impact Fund, which engages a committee of Nike employees and store athletes from across the U.S. to directly impact the local communities where they live and work.
PolyCase Appoints Director Of International Sales
Jens Heider has spent the majority of his career in the firearms industry, with a focus on international sales and training with Smith & Wesson.
FWT Renews Fieberbrunn And Vallnord-Arcalís Contracts
FWT Management SA, the organizing body of the Swatch Freeride World Tour and Freeride World Qualifiers, renewed its contracts with Fieberbrunn, Austria and Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra.
Columbia Names New Directors Of Toughness
Faith Briggs is a runner and documentary filmmaker from Brooklyn, NY. Mark Chase, set to be the first international appointee, joins the company from Gloucester, England.
Gregory Appoints New Brand Director Of Europe
Adrian Davison, previously with Berghaus, will lead the pack brand’s European operations from Belgium.
RinseKit Named Spartan Race Los Angeles Shower Sponsor
The portable shower system is the Official Shower Area Sponsor of the Spartan Race Los Angeles for its December 10-11 end-of-season championship.
Spacecraft Adds Snowboarder Sammy Luebke To Pro Team
Luebke has a Freeride World Title under his belt and was recently featured in TGR’s new film, “Tight Loose.”
