Compass Diversified Completes Acquisition Of PrimaLoft
Compass Diversified announced the completion of the company’s previously announced acquisition of PrimaLoft Technologies Holdings, Inc., the parent company of PrimaLoft.
Fanatics To Expand Nike Partnership Around Colleges
Fanatics is entering into a long-term partnership with Nike to manufacture college sports fan apparel. Starting mid-2024, Fanatics will begin manufacturing most of Nike’s fan apparel for many of its more prominent college partners.
Crocs Secures Judgment Of Infringement Against USA Dawgs And Double Diamond Distribution
Crocs, Inc. announced a judgment of infringement against USA Dawgs and Double Diamond Distribution due to both companies’ alleged sales of copycat Crocs shoes. In addition, Crocs also obtained $6 million and $55,000 in damages, respectively, against the companies.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Board Member
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that its board of directors appointed Christiana Smith Shi as a director and member of its Audit Committee.
Elevate Outdoor Collective Resets Global Sales Structure
Elevate Outdoor Collective, headquartered in Seattle, WA announced a shift in its global sales team structure with a focus on amplifying independent brand growth.
Yue Yuen’s Sales Climb 6 Percent In June
Yue Yuen Industrial Limited reported net consolidated operating revenue reached $834.6 million in June, representing a gain of 5.9 percent year-over-year. Sales in its manufacturing business were up 18.7 percent while sales at Pou Sheng, its retail subsidiary in China, were down 14.7 percent.
Poler Stuff Appoints First Vice Presidents
Poler Stuff announced the appointment of its first vice president titles to Kharma Vella as VP of product & marketing and MJ Ko as VP of sales & operations.
The Running Event Delivers Mentorship Opportunities For Specialty Retailers
The Running Event announced new opportunities for specialty retail professionals leading up to #TRE22 this November 22 through December 1 in Austin, TX.
Sportfishing Leaders Oppose Proposed Lead Fishing Tackle Restrictions
In response to a U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service draft rule prohibiting the use of lead fishing tackle on certain National Wildlife Refuges, the American Sportfishing Association sent a letter to the USFWS Director urging the agency to reconsider the proposal.
Club Pilates Secures UK Master Franchise Agreement
Club Pilates, owned by Xponential Fitness, announced it had signed a Master Franchise Agreement in the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Kokopelli Names Director of Marketing
Kokopelli, the maker of packrafts, hired Kyle Rajaniemi as director of marketing, leading brand growth, content creation, event strategy, and e-commerce.
Naot Footwear To Open Manhattan Flagship Store
Naot Footwear announced it would open a flagship store in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood in early fall 2022 at 436 W. Broadway.
Nike VP Joins Estée Lauder’s Board
The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. appointed Angela Wei Dong, global vice president and general manager, Greater China, Nike Inc., to its Board of Directors.
Li Ning’s CFO Retires
Li Ning Company, Ltd. announced that Terence Tsang, its chief financial officer, has retired due to retirement age.
JDH Capital Acquires Pure Archery Group
JDH Capital Company announced its acquisition of Pure Archery Group, the manufacturer of archery products. Pure Archery owns the Bowtech, Diamond, Excalibur, Black Gold, TightSpot, RipCord, and Octane brands.
