Mountain Khakis To Open First Retail Location
The manufacturer of mountain lifestyle apparel plans to open its first brick-and-mortar store in partnership with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on November 26.
European Outdoor Group Expands Team
The trade group, which opened its membership to retailers in 2014, has hired two retail consultants and added a sustainability project manager to its staff.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sets Grand Opening Festivities For Five Stores
The locations are in Boca Raton, FL; Morristown, TN; New Philadelphia, OH; Springfield, OH; and Olympia, WA.
Cascade Designs Names Brand Directors
The former brand director at Platypus Hydration is taking on Therm-a-Rest, while a former project engineer with Yeti Cooler will take on Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl.
Epoch Lacrosse Launches Customized-Sticks Program
The Factory Set-up will enable players to choose complete custom sticks based on their playing style.
Under Armour Adds Georgia State To NCAA Roster
Under the multi-year agreement, UA will outfit 16 of the Panthers’ varsity sports teams as well as coaches and athletics department staff starting next summer.
Sisu Mouthguard Partners With U.S. Lacrosse
Sisu Mouthguard will become the official mouthguard of U.S. Lacrosse and Team USA.
Timbuk2 To Open Two New York City Stores
The first will open in Manhattan on October 15, followed by a Brooklyn store opening in November.
Angel Fire Celebrates 50th Anniversary Season
The resort expanded its terrain parks, added snowcats and will host a weekend-long celebration in January to mark its Golden Anniversary.
Nike Gets Bigger With Sixth HQ Building
Nike issued plans for an additional sixth building as part of an expansion of its World Headquarters near Beaverton, OR.
Nikwax Adds East Coast Sales Agencies
The additional agencies are intended to better serve specialty retail for the fall trade show season.
Adidas (Sort Of) Gives Nick Young His Own Sneaker
Young’s all-white version of the Crazy Explosive franchise is Adidas way of recognizing the player without creating a new product in his name.
Icebug Footwear Hires Mid-Atlantic Sales Rep
Working with companies such as Kavu, Picky Bars and Aquamira, Byer has a history in the endurance sports industry and has had success working with up-and-coming brands.
Lacrosse Unlimited Reels In Michael Kors E-Commerce Talent
Jeanette Miller will accelerate the brand’s online growth and digital footprint by creating a seamless brand platform where customers can interact with the brand, shop and connect with other lacrosse enthusiasts.
OIA Endorses Gubernatorial Candidates In Vermont, Montana
These endorsements come as part of OIA’s growing focus on the role state and local governments can play to support its members as well as close-to-home recreation opportunities.
