Chaos Headwear Adds Midwest Sales Rep
Luke Olson of Midwest Outdoor Sales will cover Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and Upper Michigan for the Montreal-based headwear manufacturer.
RYU Opens Second Retail Location
The apparel brand’s second Vancouver location joins its Kitsilano flagship store.

Darn Tough Appoints Director Of Customer Service
From Northfield, VT, John “JT” Thoubboron will oversee the recruitment, training and daily operations of the customer service team while identifying and implementing best practices to continually improve the brand’s best-in-class service before, during and after a purchase.
Mystery Ranch Packs Included In Wylder Launch
Wylder, an online retailer that caters to outdoorswomen, approached the pack designer because of its reputation for building packs that fit and function well for women.
J.McLaughlin Plans Store Expansion Starting In Texas
J.McLaughlin, a classic American lifestyle clothing and accessories brand for women and men, is expanding its retail fleet with a new location in West Houston, TX.
Under Armour Changes Class A, Class C Ticker Symbols
The ticker symbol for the company’s Class A Common Stock will change from “UA” to “UAA.” The ticker symbol for the company’s Class C Common Stock will change from “UA.C” to “UA.”

American Made Outdoor Gear Awards Finalists Announced
Winners will be presented with the awards at a ceremony on January 11 in Salt Lake City, UT, during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
Giordana Outfits Astana Cycling Team
The partnership marks the return to the UCI World Tour for Giordana clothing, as the brand enjoyed previous successes with professional teams and events dating back to the 1980s.

Teyana Taylor Leaks Fade2Fit Activewear
Photos of the apparel reveal black leggings, a sports bra and a long-sleeve coverup in black, with orange Fade2Fit lettering.
Delta Apparel Files $150 Million Universal Shelf Registration Statement
Delta Apparel Inc. filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell up to $150 million of a variety of its securities over the next three years.

Study Indicates Higher Injury Rates For Athletes Who Specialize In One Sport
The study conducted by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and funded by the NFHS found athletes who specialized in one sport were twice as likely to report previously sustaining a lower-extremity injury while participating in sports.
Modell’s Opens 4th Location In Brooklyn
The retailer’s 161st location follows the opening in the last week of an elevated location at 51st & 3rd in Manhattan as well as two stores in New Jersey in Bloomfield and Cherry Hill.

Paddlesports Retailers Attempt Split From Emerald Expositions
Owners of Rutabaga Paddlesports and Nantahala Outdoor Center launch new Paddlesports Retailer show for September in Wisconsin.
RYU Apparel Closes Private Placement
RYU Apparel Inc. raised $3.8 million from the private placement sale of 30.3 million units.

Nidecker Group Acquires Flow Snowboarding
Flow is the third largest brand of bindings and the fifth largest brand of boards, boots, bindings in America. Nidecker Group reportedly becomes the third largest snowboarding company in America behind Burton and K2 Sports.