Spin Master Acquires Swimways
Spin Master Corp., the children’s entertainment company, acquired Swimways Corporation, a leader in the water and outdoor sports category.
Bravo Sports Expands Management Team
Bravo Sports Corp. added three new members, Jeff Balaban, Kyle Brookey, and Dave Davenport, to its team.
Cocona Partners with Point6 on Sock Line
Point6 and Cocona announced an exclusive partnership for wool socks utilizing Cocona’s 37.5 technology.
Academy Sports Donates 5,000 Backpacks to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston
Academy Sports + Outdoors donated 5,000 total backpacks stuffed with essential school supplies to all 13 Boys & Girls Clubs across the Greater Houston area.
Steve Madden Sales Inch Up 0.6 Percent in Q2
Steve Madden reported sales for the second quarter increased 0.6 percent to $325.4 million compared to $323.6 million
K-Swiss Global Brands to Move HQ to Downtown L.A.
K-Swiss Global Brands (KSGB) announced plans to relocate its global headquarters to the historic Pac Mutual Building in Downtown Los Angeles by January 1, 2017.
Kammok Promotes Haley Robison to CEO
Kammok, an Austin, TX-based outdoor hammock and sleeping bag brand promoted its COO Haley Robison to CEO.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens New Store
Sportsman’s Warehouse opens its third New Mexico location in Las Cruces.
Nike and Under Armour Release Dueling Apps
Nike has released its Nike+ app, which gives athletes access to Nike’s signature services.
FFL Design Adds Challenge Targets
FFL Design announced that Challenge Targets is now offering their shooting products through the wholesale e-commerce platform Varmory.
Trijicon Acquires IR Defense
Aiming solutions provider Trijicon, Inc. has acquired IR Defense Corporation, a manufacturer of thermal viewing and aiming systems.
Sustainable Down Source Gives Back
SDS works with three initiatives to make a difference.
Nathan Signs Elite Ultrarunners
Nathan, a leader in running essentials, expanded its athlete team with four elite ultrarunners.
Amer Sports Bolsters Americas Marketing Team
Amer Sports, which owns the Salomon, Atomic and Suunto outdoor brands, bolstered its marketing team in the Americas with two hires and new assignment for four others.
Patagonia Implementing New Wool Standard
Patagonia released details of a proprietary standard for sourcing wool that it said exceeds some aspects of the Responsible Wool Standard released at the Outdoor Show in Germany last month.
