Foot Locker Appoints SVP, Real Estate
Foot Locker, Inc. appointed Scott Martin as senior vice president – real estate. Martin joins Foot Locker, Inc. from Gap, Inc.
Outdoor Gear Canada to Distribute Marzocchi
Fox Factory Holding Corporation and Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) have reached a multi-year distribution agreement making OGC Marzocchi’s exclusive distributor for Canada.
Salewa Honors Winter 2015/16 Reps
Salewa North America, which distributes the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the United States and Canada, announced it’s sales rep awards.
American Hiking Society Advocates Urban Trail Systems
American Hiking Society released a report advocating creation of trails as a way to address the many health issues facing the American public due to physical inactivity during a media event on Capitol Hill Sunday.
Evo Expanding to Denver via Acquisition
Evo, the Seattle-based action sports and outdoor retailer that opened a location in Portland, Ore. in 2014, is expanding to Denver, Colo. via an acquisition of Edgeworks and The Bicycle Doctor stores in the Mile High City.
RECALL: 31,000 Osprey Poco AG Child Carriers
Osprey is recalling about 31,000 Poco AG backpacks for carrying children because a cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier.
RYU Apparel Closes $1.7M Private Placement
RYU Apparel Inc., the maker of fitness apparel, closed the second tranche of the previously announced $1.7 million private placement.
Newell Brands Appoints Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
Newell Brands Inc., which recently acquired Jarden Corp., hired Fiona Laird as executive vice president and chief human resources and communications officer.
Reebok Encourages New Yorkers to CrossFit for Lunch
Reebok last week encouraged New Yorkers to put their out-of-offices on and hit the gyms at lunchtime with a fitness offer that encouraged physical activity to break up the work day. The fitness brand put on challenges at set CrossFit boxes throughout Manhattan.
Atmosphere Will Present TNF Endurance Race in Ontario
The North Face named Atmosphere as a presenting sponsor of The North Face 2016 Endurance Challenge Series Ontario event, which will be held at Blue Mountain Resort on July 16-17, 2016.
Deckers Brands Anoints Powers as Next CEO
Deckers Brands announced Dave Powers will succeed Angel Martinez as chief executive officer of Deckers Brands following Martinez’s retirement, effective May 31.
Adidas Group Divests Mitchell & Ness
The Adidas Group entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Mitchell & Ness business to a newly formed entity primarily owned by Juggernaut Capital Partners.
Amazon Announces New Fulfillment Centers
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced plans to open three new fulfillment centers, including two in California.
The North Face Tips its Hat to Retiring Rockies Sales Principal
The North Face announced the retirement of Ed LaJoy, principal of The Skylark Group, brand sales agency partner for the Rockies territory, with Kari Larsen assuming responsibilities for LaJoy.
Canyon Bicycle GmbH to Enter U.S. Market in 2017
Canyon Bicycles GmbH will expand to the United States in 2017 via a new partnership with TSG Consumer Partners LLC, the same private equity firm that acquired Backcountry.com last year.
