Leatherman Sponsors REI Outessa Summit
Leatherman, a manufacturer of high quality multi-tools, will join female-focused REI Outessa Summit as a sponsor.
The Bar Method Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The Bar Method, a barre-based fitness company, will celebrate its 15th anniversary with promotions, a new Express Class and a #WhyDoYouBar campaign.
Speedo Launches Digital Coaching Tool
Speedo International launched “Swim Coach,” a free digital coaching tool with over 200 expert-designed workouts by elite Speedo athletes to help fitness enthusiasts reach their fitness goals.
Feetures Sales Contest Targets Specialty Retailers
Feetures, a performance sock company, is re-launching their “Pair Up” sales contest to provide an incentive for run specialty retailers to improve their customers’ in-store experience.
CODI Sells More Fox Factory Stock
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. raised approximately $63 million through its latest sale of Fox Factory Holding Corp.’s common stock in an Aug. 12 secondary offering.
The Walking Co. Acquires E-tailer FootSmart
The Walking Company, a comfort-footwear retailer, has acquired online retailer FootSmart from Benchmark Brands.
Elliptigo Rider Sets New Guinness World Record for LEJOG
Elliptigo cyclist Idai Makaya set a new Guiness World Record for the 848-mile endurance route from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) by elliptical cycle.
Former New Era Talent Heads Supply Chain at GMPC
The Los Angeles-based GMPC, a leader in design and of fashion accessories and manufacturing for the action sports, urban, fashion, outdoor, and lifestyle industries, appointed former New Era Director of Global Accessories Joshua Cherin to the role of Supply Chain VP.
Interbike Plans Cyclofest Service Project
Interbike, the largest bicycle trade event in North America, planned a volunteer service project to help build new singletrack trails just before the inaugural Fall Cyclofest festival.
Trend Spotting at Rio 2016: Nike’s Olympic Jacket and Under Armour’s $1,200 Leotard
Team SGB is binge watching the 2016 Olympic Games this week and next, not only for the athletes and great competition but also to scope out which active lifestyle brands are gaining attention on primetime television.
Columbia Sportswear Wins Bout in Patent Suit
Columbia Sportswear Company said the United States District Court for the District of Oregon ruled that Seirus Innovative Accessories infringed on one of Columbia’s design patents.
Gander Mountain Names Ron Stoupa SVP
Outdoor specialty retailer Gander Mountain named Ron Stoupa as senior vice president – marketing and e-commerce starting on August 15.
Utah to Host Three Outdoor Rec Summits
The Governor’s Office of Outdoor Recreation will host the summits this fall to show rural residents how they can plug into the state’s recreation economy.
Longshoremen Vote to Start Contract Talks Early
A majority of International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates voted to begin talks to extend a contract with employers at West Coast ports beyond 2019.
FDRA Seeks Classification Clarification for Athletic Footwear
The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) sent a letter to U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) asking the U.S. Government to clarify and update the criteria for classifying footwear as athletic, which can increase or decrease the duty rate for these types of shoes.
