Amazon to Add Another Fulfillment Center
Amazon.com Inc. announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Sacramento that will be its tenth in California and fourth announced for the state in four months.
Gold’s Gym Names SVP of Human Resources
Gold’s Gym, a health and fitness franchise, named Jolynda Ward as SVP of human resources.
Athletic Dealers of America Reach Rebates Milestone
The ADA shared at its recent Buying Show in Orlando, FL that the group has surpassed the $1 million mark in rebates distributed to its members for 2015.
Gander Mountain Begins Selling Discounted NRA Memberships
Gander Mountain has begun selling discounted National Rifle Association memberships at its stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota and will offer the service nationwide in September.
Adidas to Open Speedfactory in U.S. in 2017
Adidas Group at an investor event today in Herzogenaurach confirmed plans to open a Speedfactory facility in the U.S. at the end of next year.
TomTom Reports Strong Sports Sales in Q2
TomTom reported strong growth of smart watches and other sports products could not offset declines in its legacy personal navigation devices, or PND, devices in the second quarter.
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Hold Grand Opening in Roseburg, OR
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Roseburg, Oregon.
Under Armour Leads in Most Valuable College Deals
Under Armour holds four of the top ten most valuable college sports apparel deals, according to Forbes. Nike, not surprisingly, holds a wide majority of the top 65 college deals.
RECALL: Dynafit Carbon Khion Ski Boots
Dynafit is recalling the Men’s, Women’s and Carbon Khion ski boots in North America.
Nike Appoints VP of Running
Nike Inc. announced that Steve Lesnard will become VP, GM of global running, succeeding Patrick Seehafer who will become VP, Europe Merchandising.
Vaude Commits to Greenpeace Detox Goal
Vaude has committed to meet the Greenpeace Detox challenge, which asks outdoor apparel brands to eliminate all hazardous chemicals in its supply chain by 2020.
Ski Resorts Sustain Bookings Growth in June
Occupancy at western mountain resorts monitored by DestiMetrics rose 6.6 percent in June, signaling a fourth consecutive year of sold growth in summer bookings.
Under Armour Spends $70.3 Million on New Headquarters Site
Under Armour reportedly purchased land in Port Covington, one of the largest urban renewals projects in the country taking place on the Baltimore, MD waterfront, in what The Baltimore Sun purports would be the brands new headquarters. The space cost the brand $70.3 million.
Fjällräven Bringing Trekking Event to Colorado
After 16 successful years of hosting its Fjällräven Classic event in Europe, Swedish outdoor brand Fjällräven brings its popular community trekking event to North America.
Tory Sport Expands to Honolulu
Tory Burch’s activewear brand Tory Sport is scouting a retail location in Honolulu.
