Under Armour to Sell to Kohl’s
Under Armour revealed plans to start selling to Kohl’s starting in 2017 as well as open a mega-store in the famed FAO Schwarz flagship on New York City’s Fifth Avenue as early as 2018.
Ibex Partners with The Renewal Workshop
Ibex Outdoor Clothing announced themselves as a founding brand partner of The Renewal Workshop to refurbish Ibex’s “unsellable” returns and excess inventory, beginning in fall 2016.
Shawn Johnson Speaks Out Against Sexist Sports Reporting
Gymnast Shawn Johnson partnered with Dove’s #MyBeautyMySay campaign to deliver a message about sexism in sports reporting.
Edelrid Announces Amazon Partnership
Announced July 26, 2016, EDELRID recently formed an exclusive retail partnership with NetRush of Vancouver, WA, a strategic agency that specializes in brand management on the Amazon marketplace.
Greg Herbold Retires After Quarter Century with SRAM
SRAM and RockShox announced the retirement of Greg “HB” Herbold on July 26, 2016.
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.
