HippyTree Names Mid-Atlantic Rep
HippyTree has hired Boardslides Inc. to represent the “surf and stone apparel company” in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania…
Duluth Trading Logs Another Record Quarter
Duluth Holdings Inc. reported net sales increased 20.8 percent to $68.6 million in the fiscal first quarter ended May 1 and affirmed its plans to continue opening stores across the Midwest. The Belleville, Wis. company, which does business as Duluth Trading Co., said net sales increase was driven by 17.5 percent growth in direct net […]
OIA Webinar to Review New Duty Relief Process
Outdoor Industry Association will hold a webinar June 22 to explain how companies can take advantage of the recently reformed Miscellaneous Tariff Bill process to reduce or eliminate duties on qualified imports…
OIA Signs MOU with Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Outdoor Industry Association and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition signed an MOU outlining their mutual obligations to broaden adoption of the Higgs Index, which…
Equinox Appoints President to Oversee Flagship Hotels
Equinox, operator of upscale fitness clubs, has appointed Josh Wyatt as President of its branded hotel business- scheduled for its first opening in 2019.
Fitbit Unites Health Channels in New Corporate Wellness Program
Fitbit turned its attention to enhancing its corporate wellness initiatives, launching Fitbit Group Health.
Soccer Star Ibrahimovic Launches Sportswear Brand A-Z
Swedish professional soccer player and captain of the Sweden national team, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, unveiled his new sportswear brand, A-Z.
DSW’s CFO Resigns
DSW Inc. announced that Mary Meixelsperger, DSW’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, has resigned from the company effective on June 10, 2016 to pursue another opportunity.
Firearms Background Checks Slide in May from April
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported a 13 percent drop in firearm background checks in May compared to the prior month but above year-ago levels.
Running USA: Race Participation Falls for Second Straight Year
Running USA reported that the number of recreational athletes completing road races declined more last year than in 2014, which marked the first such decline in more than two decades.
DSW Shoe Brings Back Lovers Care Philanthropic Platform
DSW Inc. will be giving back to the community once again through its Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark program.
Skechers Performance Extends Partnership with the Chevron Houston Marathon
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA Inc., extended its partnership with the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half Marathon.
Speedo Launches Missy Franklin Collection
Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., introduced the “Missy Franklin Signature Series” of performance suits for women and girls, designed in collaboration with the five-time Olympic medalist.
EXOS Spreads Fitness Education With Certification and Wearable Data Course
EXOS released a new certification program for coaches, trainers and physical therapists to become EXOS-Certified Fitness Specialists. The company will also hold an information series on wearable data, in collaboration with Intel.
Mountain Hardwear Inks Title Sponsorship of Psicobloc Masters at OR
Mountain Hardwear signed a multi-year partnership to title sponsor the Psicobloc Masters a three-day climbing event, held annually at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah, during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.
