Former Backcountry CEO Lands at Tamara Mellon
Jill Layfield, the former CEO of Backcountry.com, has emerged as co-founder and CEO of Tamara Mellon, the namesake fashion label of the Jimmy Choo co-founder.
Retail Imports Rise for Back-To-School
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports should see a small-but-significant increase this month as merchants stock up for the back-to-school season, then see a larger wave in late summer and fall for the holiday shopping season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report.
Cabela’s to Open Stores in New Mexico and Michigan
Cabela’s Inc. plans to expand its retail footprint with the opening of two new locations: Albuquerque, NM and Chesterfield Township, MI.
Spenco Execs Purchase Rights to Footwear, Silicore Business
Four executives at Spenco Medical Corporation have purchased the company’s footwear and Silicore assets after its insole and 2nd Skin first aid products were sold to Implus
Fanatics Launches National Ad Campaign
Fanatics debuted its first national ad campaign during the ESPY Awards on ESPN Wednesday.
Riddell Breaks Ground on New Assembly Facility
Riddell, the leader in football innovation, kicked off the construction process for the company’s new facility in North Ridgeville, OH with a groundbreaking ceremony at the new site.
NikeLab & Louis Vuitton Designer Create ‘Packable Sport Style’ Line
NikeLab has collaborated with Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director for Menswear, Kim Jones, on a new and colorful collection of apparel and footwear that blends street, sport and travel.
Red, White and Brooks Running
Brooks Running made custom shoes for its Olympic running squad, adding careful and crafted details to consumer models.
Taos Ski Valley Names Next CEO
Taos Ski Valley (TSV) shared plans for resort industry veteran David Norden to take the helm as CEO beginning July 25.
Forecast: Baseball Equipment to Grow From MLB Participation
Technavio’s recent analysts forecast of the global baseball equipment market through 2020 projects grow at a CAGR of 3.89 percent during 2016-2020.
Puma’s Andrew Richard Joins Asics America
Asics America Corporation named former Puma Global Head of Merchandising Andrew Richard as the new Vice President of Regional Sales.
These Eight New Outdoor Products Won Gold At Friedrichshafen
Which new outdoor products for 2017 are catching eyes in Europe?
Study: Youth/Teen Concussions Rose 500 Percent
A new study conducted by FAIR Health found that concussion diagnoses in children and young adults under the age of 22 rose 500 percent between the span of 2000 and 2014.
Life Time Opens Boston Metro Gym
Life Time will open its newest destination, Life Time Athletic Boston MetroWest, located at 7405 Weston Road.
REI Outdoor Summer School is in Session
REI is holding is first-ever national free weekend of Outdoor School on July 30-31 to bring people together outside. Beginner to seasoned adventurers can rekindle their connections to nature by choosing from over 400 classes and events nationwide.
