Mountain Khakis Awards Ronnie Warner and JJ Anderson
Mountain Khakis announced Ronnie Warner as the 2016 “Rep of the Year” Award recipient and JJ Anderson as the “Life Untucked” Award recipient on July 26, 2016.
Will Skyn Condoms Be the Next Vibram of Activewear?
Skyn Condoms and its parent, Ansell, are collaborating with fashion designer Pauline Van Dongen to create an athletic concept garment under the moniker Skynfeel Apparel.
Blizzard / Tecnica Announce Team Changes
Blizzard/Tecnica announced on July 25, 2016 that Dana Greenwood will be the principal sales representative for Blizzard/Tecnica alpine products in New England and Charlie Hepburn has been promoted to principal sales representative in California and Nevada effective August 1, 2016.
Gander Mountain Supports NSSF’s 2016 #GUNVOTE Campaign
Gander Mountain, in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), announced its alliance with the NSSF’s 2016 #GUNVOTE campaign on July 26, 2016.
24 Hour Fitness Launches Team USA Bootcamp
24 Hour Fitness announced on July 26, 2016 that they will introduce a Team USA Bootcamp into all club markets next month, as the Rio 2016 Olympic Games begin.
Wolverine Worldwide Exceeds Q2 Guidance
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) beat guidance for the second quarter ended June 18 by reporting revenue declined 7.4 percent to $583.7 million.
Shimano Reports Weak 1H
A strong yen, stubbornly high bicycle inventories in the U.S. and slowing consumer spending in China led to weaker results at Shimano Corp. in the first half.
Nathan Signs Olympic Marathoner
Nathan signed marathoner Desiree Linden, who will represent the United States at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Skullcandy Go-Shop Ends, Negotations Begin
Skullcandy Inc. plans to explore a merger proposal with Mill Road Capital Management that may derail its anticipated merger with Incipio LLC.
Smith & Wesson to Acquire Crimson Trace
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Crimson Trace Corporation, a leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lighting for firearms, for $95.0 million.
Under Armour’s Q2 Profits Slump on Sports Authority Charge
Under Armour Inc. reported earnings tumbled 58 percent in the second quarter, weighed down by a previously-announced $23 million write-off of bad debt from the Sports Authority bankruptcy. Revenues jumped 28 percent.
Wefunder to Scout Startups at Outdoor Retailer
Wefunder, a crowdfunding site that has helped tent maker Slingfin raise $50,000 in equity capital, will be scouting clients at Outdoor Retailer next week.
Unsecured Creditors Seek Speedy Sports Authority Liquidation
The Unsecured Creditors Committee in the Sports Authority bankruptcy case is requesting that the case be converted from a Chapter 11 proceeding to a Chapter 7 case.
OIA Reacts to Republican Platform
Outdoor Industry Association released a letter it sent to the Republic Party opposing its support for turning certain federal lands over to the states.
Michael Jordan Donates $2M Amid Racial and Police Tensions
Michael Jordan announced the grants of $1 million each to two organizations working to build trust between law enforcement and local communities.
