June 7, 2021

Implus LLC Announces Balega Brand Leadership Transition Appoints Jenna Campbell as VP Category and Brand Development

DURHAM, N.C. (June 7, 2021) — Balega International founders Tanya and Bert Pictor will be stepping away from the day-to-day business. Tanya and Bert have shepherded and guided Balega since its inception in 2003 to be the leading performance sock brand in the run specialty market. Effective June 30, 2021,...

June 7, 2021

Chaco Footwear and Thomas Rhett Collaborate On New Summer Collection

ROCKFORD, Mich. (June 7, 2021)– Chaco Footwear, the iconic outdoor lifestyle brand, and multi-PLATINUM selling country artist Thomas Rhett today announce the Thomas Rhett Collection, a series of three limited-edition sandal designs inspired by Thomas Rhett’s passion for the outdoors and time spent exploring outside with his family. With the...

June 7, 2021

Vail Resorts Reports Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results, Early Season Pass Sales Results, and Provides Fiscal 2021 Outlook

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 ended April 30, 2021, which were negatively impacted by COVID-19 and related limitations and restrictions, reported results of early season pass sales for the 2021/2022 North American ski season, and provided its outlook for the fiscal...

June 3, 2021

MacNeill Pride Group Appoints CEO and Board of Directors to Bolster Market-Leading Outdoor & Sporting Goods Brands

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – [June 3, 2021] – MacNeill Pride Group® (MPG), a diversified global designer and manufacturer of outdoor products and sporting goods, today announced the appointment of Keith Bornholtz as Chief Executive Officer. MPG is a portfolio company of Centre Partners. Bornholtz, who has over 30 years of experience...

June 3, 2021

Outdoor Prolink Launches Manifesto; Outlines Commitment to A Responsible and Productive Pro Channel

BOULDER, CO. (June 3, 2021) — Outdoor Prolink, the pro purchase program created for outdoor professionals at the heart of the industry, announces its Manifesto - A Commitment to Responsibility & Authenticity in the pro channel. The Manifesto reconfirms the company’s commitment to a clean channel connecting pros, brands, and...

June 3, 2021

SCARPA names climber Jordan Cannon to athlete roster

BOULDER, Colo. (June 3, 2021)– SCARPA, one of the world’s leaders in performance mountain footwear, added climber Jordan Cannon, a longtime grassroots brand ambassador, to its professional athlete team. Cannon became the fifth person to free-climb “Golden Gate” (5.13) on El Cap in under 24 hours in November 2020, and...

June 3, 2021

Tread Labs Doubles Down on B2B Efforts

WOBURN, Mass. – After experiencing significant growth in its direct-to-consumer business, Tread Labs is expanding its wholesale business to brick and mortar stores, as well as online retailers, through a partnership with the UBER Group and the hire of a Channel Manager for the wholesale side of the business. “Given...

June 3, 2021

Hillsound Equipment Joins Responsible Packaging Movement

Vancouver, BC (June 3, 2021) - Hillsound Equipment, the leader in innovative and award-winning outdoor accessories, has joined the ResponsiblePackaging Movement to further develop sustainable practices. The movement, founded by prAna, is uniting and encouraging brands to work towards an industry-wide elimination of plastic and increase the use of non-virgin...

June 2, 2021

Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q1 Comps Climb 24 Percent

Net sales were $327.0 million, an increase of $80.2 million, or 32.5% compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. Gross profit was $104.0 million or 31.8% of net sales, compared to $74.8 million or 30.3% in the comparable prior-year period. Net income was $10.5 million compared to a...

June 2, 2021

Lola Digital Media Launches ‘PeakCommerce’ Initiative

LOS ANGELES CALIF. — Lola Digital Media has a goal to accelerate affiliate revenue and content-commerce projects beginning this month. A major new company initiative called PeakCommerce will be implemented across 12 of the company's portfolio sites. The PeakCommerce initiative includes multiple new hires and the establishment of a new...