Delta Apparel’s Q4 Impacted By Tax Charge
The lack of an extra week of sales, coupled with the unfavorable impact of tax expense in this year’s quarter compared to a tax benefit in the prior-year period, lowered diluted earnings by approximately 15 cents per share.
Outdoor Industry Association Releases Post-Election Analysis
There are plenty of concerns but some opportunities for the outdoor industry with the Trump administration, officials said.

Nike Signs Supermodel Bella Hadid
The 20-year-old will star in the brand’s #NewYorkMade campaign to highlight Nike’s new five-story store in lower Manhattan.
Vibram’s Bikila Lawsuit Dismissed
A lawsuit by the family of legendary Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila over Vibram’s use of the Bikila name on one of its FiveFingers models was dismissed.
Swims Parent Sees Q3 Loss
Swims, acquired in July, remains on track with its integration process with growth expected in the North American and international markets.
Royal Robbins Names New Regional Sales Leadership
The apparel brand named new sales leadership and additional sales support for the Rocky Mountain, Great Lakes and Southeast territories.
Dick’s Opens First Former Sports Authority Locations
Re-opening celebrations in former Sports Authority stores are set for Elk Grove, CA; Seattle, WA; and West El Paso, TX.

Tenkara Rod Co. Reels In New PR
Groundswell PR will oversee its media relations to drive the brand’s story across a myriad of editorial channels.
OluKai Invests In Headwear Brand
The footwear brand’s investment in Melin, a West Coast headwear brand in the luxury and youth culture space, follows on its investment in eyewear brand Kaenon.
Arcus Hunting Hires Former Crosman Marketing Manager
Arcus Hunting LLC appointed Chip Hunnicutt to the position of director of marketing, effective November 1.

Russell Simmons Teases New Yoga Brand Tantris
“I was inspired to build the Tantris Yoga Center and Retail Store from my natural progression as a devoted Yogi.”
Björn Borg Sports Apparel To Outfit Biographic Film
Swedish sports apparel company Björn Borg, named after the tennis legend, will see its clothing featured in a new biographic film, Borg, about the namesake athlete.
Wilson Unveils MLB Defensive Player And Team Of The Year
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts and the San Francisco Giants have been named the top recipients of the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive Team of the Year awards.

Matrix Expands From Commercial Fitness To D2C
Johnson Health Tech unveiled a new line of Matrix cardio equipment, which was previously only available in fitness clubs. The new line moves into direct-to-consumer, being offered for in-home use.
Jones & Vining Names Charles Liberge President
Liberge joined the company as executive vice president of sales and marketing in August 2015.