Skechers Go Golf’s Matt Kuchar Wins Bronze in Rio
Kuchar, a Skechers Go Golf brand ambassador and elite team member, finished third in Men’s Individual Golf at the Rio Olympics.
Trending: Wearable Companies Seek School Athletics Deals
In a wearables landscape still very much dominated by Fitbit and Apple, other brands are navigating strategic partnerships with college athletic programs to get their tech in front of consumers.
Walmart to Carry Jillian Michaels Activewear
Walmart.com will release Impact by Jillian Michaels, a performance activewear collection for women, this fall.
Topgolf Adds Second New Jersey Venue
The sports entertainment company will open a Mount Laurel, NJ location in late 2017.
Altra Beats Salomon At Leadville 100
Altra Footwear once again secured its spot as the reigning Leadville 100 brand as its elite runner, British-born Ian Sharman, achieved his second consecutive win.
Leatt Expands Product Portfolio
The personal protective equipment company introduced its 2017 Bicycling Range aimed at a wider group of mountain bike riders.
Taiwan’s E-Bike Exports Accelerate
After growing 25.3 percent in 2015, the nation’s e-bike exports nearly doubled in the first five months of this year, according to a report released Thursday.
Vista Outdoor Sets $100 Million Share Repurchase Program
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that the company’s board of directors has approved a new repurchase program for up to $100 million of the company’s common stock.
Visit The National Parks For Free This Weekend
The industry has been celebrating the National Parks centennial all year, but today marks the park service’s actual birthday, and to celebrate, all parks are free through the weekend.
Billabong Swings to Full-Year Loss
Billabong International Ltd. said its three core brands – Billabong, Element and RVCA – all delivered growth in its fiscal year ended June 30, but operating earnings were down due to foreign currency headwinds and gross margin pressures to reduce inventories.
Report: Ex-Performance Sports Chairman Exploring Bid
Graeme Roustan, the former chairman of Performance Sports Group Ltd., is weighing a possible bid for the company, according to a report from Reuters.
Boyne Resorts Outlines Big Sky Expansion
The company plans to invest $150 million in Montana’s Big Sky Resort over the next decade to spur a more than $1 billion investment in the Bozeman region.
Marmot and RootsRated Team Up for Tour
The outdoor apparel, equipment and sporting goods company and content marketing platform will host pint nights as part of a nationwide tour this fall.
Fenix Outdoor Reports Big Swing in Profits
Growth at the Fjällräven brand and a turnaround at the German retailer Globetrotter helped the company report an operating profit in the second quarter.
Tilly’s Q2 Profits Beat Plan
Tilly’s Inc. reported a small rebound in earnings in the second quarter that beat its internal plan, while same-store sales gained 0.8 percent.
