Wearables Boost Best Buy’s Q2 Sales
Best Buy Inc. reported a surprising positive same-store gain in the second quarter, thanks in part to strength in its fitness wearables.
Fitbit Cleared of Charges it Stole Jawbone’s Trade Secrets
Fitbit did not steal Jawbone’s trade secrets, according to a ruling issued on Tuesday by the US International Trade Commission (ITC).
DSW to Open 21 Stores this Fall
Locations include Salinas, CA; Silverdale, WA; Mishawaka, IN and White Marsh, MD.
Bearpaw Appoints CFO
Bearpaw, best known for its fashionable boots, has appointed Jason J. Martini as its new chief financial officer.
EORA Announces Board Changes
The Eastern Outdoor Reps Association’s board of directors has selected a new president and announced other changes to its membership.
Badger Sportswear Sold to PE Firm
Private-equity firm CCMP Capital Advisors, LP has struck a deal to take a controlling interest in Badger Sportswear, a family-owned manufacturer and supplier of team uniforms, performance athletic wear and fanwear.
Sterling Rope Co. Appoints Director Of Marketing
Sterling Rope Company Inc. stated Liz McLellan will be leading the marketing department as its new director of marketing.
Conservation Alliance Launches Donor Program
With a few well-heeled friends from the outdoor industry, the non-profit has kicked off a new major donor program to raise money for wilderness conservation.
VF Corp. CEO Reaps Rewards
Chairman and CEO Eric C Wiseman sold less than 10 percent of his shares in the apparel company last week for a profit of roughly $12.0 million.
Burton Snowboards CEO to Keynote Camber Outdoors Interbike Event
Donna Carpenter, CEO of Burton Snowboards, will be the featured speaker at Camber Outdoors’ (formerly OWIC) Thought-Leadership Keynote at Interbike.
Gildan Completes Acquisition of Peds Legwear
The purchase price was $55 million in cash.
Modell’s Opens Two Locations in New York
Modell’s on Thursday will open its 11th location in Brooklyn as well as its first in Mount Kisco, NY.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Expands to Rock Springs, WY
Sportsman’s Warehouse (SPWH) is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Rock Springs, WY. The grand opening will take place on August 27, 2016, with the doors opening at 9 a.m.
G-Form Gains Major League Soccer Ambassador
G-Form, a leader in athletic impact protection, welcomed Bill Hamid, of D.C. United in Major League Soccer and the U.S. Men’s National team, as the brand’s newest ambassador for soccer.
Polar Backs Pro Endurance Athlete Mirinda Carfrae
Polar, maker of wearable sports and fitness technology and the leader of heart rate monitoring, inked a partnership with Mirinda Carfrae, Australian professional athlete and Ironman Triathlon world champion.
