Nixon Names VP of Sales and GM EMEA
Nixon, the Southern California-based watch and accessories brand, appointed Philippe Gouzes as the brand’s newly appointed vice president of sales and general manager, EMEA. He was most recently at Burton…
Active Ride Shop Secures Investment
Active Ride Shop, which operates 21 retail locations throughout Southern California, has received an undisclosed investment from Tengram Capital Partners to help add more than 30 stores over the next few years. As a part of Tengram’s investment, Ric
Hammer Signs Deal with DryWear Apparel on Performance Line
Hammer Strength, a Life Fitness brand, signed an exclusive licensing agreement with DryWear Apparel, LLC. to market a line of base layer clothing with moisture management technology under the Hammer Strength Apparel label…
Marcus Smart and Joel Embiid to Sign with Adidas
Adidas has signed sponsorship agreements with Joel Embiid, the No. 3 pick by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Marcus Smart, the No. 6 pick by the Boston Celtics…
Jordan Brand Signs Jabari Parker
Jordan Brand has signed an endorsement deal with Jabari Parker, the second pick in the NBA draft selected by the Milwaukee Bucks…
Grassroots Helps Raise $50,000 for Colorado Flood Relief
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance and the Oskar Blues CAN'd Aid Foundation raised $50,000 for Coloardo flood recovery at a fundraising event held at The Big Red Barn in Highland Meadows in Windsor last month…
Thule Group Joins Outdoor Industry’s European Conservation Group
Thule Group has increased its environmental commitment by joining EOCA, the European Outdoor Conservation Association…
Shoe Carnival to Open 16 Stores by Aug. 2
Shoe Carnival will usher in the back-to-school season in coming days by celebrating the grand opening of 16 new stores all opening their doors by Aug. 2…
Allied Down to Present Responsible Down Seminar at OR
Allied Feather & Down will host a breakfast seminar at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market to educate the industry about the value of responsible sourcing of down adds value and assurance to brands and retialers worldwide…
House Approves Amendment Banning Changes to Voluntary Recall Rules
The U.S. House passed late Tuesday Amendment 1094 to H.R. 5016, an amendment that stops the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) from making changes that many trade groups argue would greatly reduce legal protections afforded manufacturers who parti
OnlineShoes.com Sold
Hardy Capital Partners, along with a small group of prominent Canadian investors, have acquired 100 percent of OnlineShoes.com, a $140 million profitable online footwear retailer based out of Seattle. Hardy Capital Partners also acquired 100 percent of Sh
Compass Diversified Nets $65.5 Million in Sale of Fox Factory Shares
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. (CODI) sold 4.5 million shares of its stock in Fox Factory Holding Co. (FOXF) for $65.5 million in another public offering of Fox's shares. The sale takes CODI's stake in FOX from 53 to 41 percent and CODI will
Everest Guides to Speak At Sherpa Adventure Gear’s OR Booth
Sherpa Adventure Gear invites Outdoor Retailer attendees to honor the Sherpas who lost their lives in a massive avalanche on Mt. Everest April 18 and join in a conversation about effecting meaningful change on Everest that values the Sherpa and Nepali tha
Longstreth Sporting Goods Hires Softball Manager
Longstreth Sporting Goods hired Ali Lowe as softball manager…
Wigwam Mills Offers Manufacturing Apprenticeships
Wigwam Mills, Inc. has partnered with a local technical college to offer apprenticeships that will hopefully attract more high school graduates into careers in manufacturing…
