Prana Joins European Outdoor Group
Prana has joined the European Outdoor Group (EOG), which represents manufacturers and retailers of specialty outdoor products across the continent.
Burton Elevates Walk to GM US Role
Burton officially announced that it is promoting Elysa Walk to general manager of its U.S. business just months after recruiting her from Giant Bicycle to head up sales of special accounts.
Arcus Hunting Acquires Trophy Taker
Arcus Hunting has completed its acquisition of Trophy Taker Inc., marking its fifth acquisition in the archery space since November 2014…
Magura USA Names Brand Manager for Lightweight
Magura USA has named Rob Aguero as the new brand manager for Lightweight wheels and frames in North America.
Ibex to Open Store in Denver’s Cherry Creek
Ibex Outdoor Clothing will open its third brick-and-mortar store this Fall in Denver’s Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
Ron Jon Upgrading Digital Brand
Ron Jon Surf Shop has selected Aptos Digital Commerce to implement a major overhaul of its e-commerce site in a bid to enhance its digital brand experience.
Skullcandy Founder Explores Takeover Bid
Shares of Skullcandy Inc. surged 16 percent Wednesday after news surfaced that its founder and former chief executive Richard P. Alden was exploring possibly taking the company private…
Vail Resorts Retail Sales Surge on Tahoe Rebound
Vail Resort Inc. reported Retail/Rental revenue increased 11.7 percent in the quarter ended April 30 earlier due largely to a rebound in retail sales at its three Tahoe resorts and increases in rental revenue at…
Cairn Closes $2MM Seed Funding Round
Cairn, a Bend, Ore.-based subscription commerce company specializing in outdoor gear, closed a $2 million seed funding round with help from two local investors…
Alpha Industries Makes Executive Changes
Alpha Industries, the American heritage outerwear brand, appointed Colin Israel as chief operating officer and chief financial officer and Matthew Pantoja as vice president of marketing.
Vans Crowns Vans Custom Culture Design Competition Winner
Vans welcomed John P. Stevens High School from Edison, N.J. to the ranks of winners of the Vans Custom Culture design competition.
Spalding Partners with Slam on Basketball Documentary
Spalding announced the premiere of “Without a Doubt,” a long-form documentary that portrays the stories of NBA Draft hopefuls Kris Dunn, Tyler Ulis and Buddy Hield.
Nike Signs Ben Simmons
Nike signed the predicted NBA top draft pick Ben Simmons to an endorsement deal believed to be one of the larger rookie deals ever signed by the footwear company.
Performance Sports Group Sees Q4 Loss
Performance Sports Group expects to report a loss in its fourth quarter ended May 31 due to challenging retail market conditions that caused it to cancel some orders
Performance Sports Group Appoints CEO
Performance Sports Group Ltd. appointed Harlan Kent as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its board of directors
