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Switchback Spring Shifts Back to May In New Orleans in 2027
37+ min ago (204+ words) Diversified Communications plans to hold Switchback Spring, its outdoor-themed trade show, from May 22 to 24 in 2027 after holding it from June 16 to 18 this year. The event will again be held in New Orleans. The second-annual Switchback Spring this year was held…...
EXEC: Evercore ISI downgrades Nike on Another Potential Guidance Cut
1+ hour ago (247+ words) Evercore ISI analyst Michael Binetti on Tuesday lowered his stock rating on Nike to "In-Line" from "Outperform" due to risks that Nike officials may have to again downwardly revise forecasts later this calendar year as sales growth priorities fail to…...
Polaris Inc. Adds to Board of Directors
1+ hour ago (230+ words) The owner of the Ranger, RZR, Polaris Xpedition, Bennington pontoons, and Slingshot brands, among others, has appointed Dustin J. Semach to the company's Board of Directors, effective June 19, 2026. Semach currently serves as president and CEO of Sealed Air Corporation Polaris Inc....
Kantar Brand Sustainability Perception Report Has Adidas and TNF Tops Among Active Brands
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (229+ words) Adidas ranked third out of 2, 160 global brands on Kantar's inaugural Sustainability Consumer-led Brand Ranking 2026 report in a reading of its reputation for sustainability. Other brands in the active lifestyle space landing among the Top 20 ranking include The North Face, 11; Veja,…...
Club Pilates Inks Expanded Deal with Key Franchisee to Develop 70 Locations
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (409+ words) Franchisee Saber Ammori is expected to expand his current portfolio of 14 Club Pilates units in the New York City area to a multi-unit development agreement for 70 locations. Ammori and Cohere Capital have formed Renew Fitness to operate and develop the…...
Study: Adidas Scores High for Sustainability Credentials
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (206+ words) Adidas ranked third out of 2, 160 global brands on Kantar's inaugural Sustainability Consumer-led Brand Ranking 2026 report in a reading of its reputation for sustainability. Other brands in the active lifestyle space landing among the top-20 ranking include The North Face, 11; Veja,…...
Crunch Fitness Appoints New CEO
10+ hour, 37+ min ago (201+ words) Crunch Fitness promoted Chequan Lewis from president to chief executive officer. Lewis succeeds Jim Rowley, who has transitioned to executive chairman. The leadership transition was announced at the opening of the fitness club's 2026 Global Franchise Convention in San Antonio, the…...
Johnson Outdoors Appoints CFO
20+ hour, 37+ min ago (293+ words) Johnson Outdoors Inc. appointed Asad Rahman as vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 30. Rahman previously worked for Mars Inc. and S. C. Johnson & Son. . Johnson Outdoors Appoints CFO Rahman will also serve as the company's principal accounting and principal financial…...
L. L. Bean To Open Store in North Dakota
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (55+ words) L. L. Bean plans to open a store at West Acres, a shopping center in Fargo, ND. L. L. Bean To Open Store in North Dakota L. L. Bean plans to open a store at West Acres, a shopping center in Fargo, ND. It will take…...
Halfdays to Move to Larger Denver Headquarters
1+ day, 55+ min ago (167+ words) The women's ski and outdoor apparel upstart signed a five-year lease to move into new quarters in Denver's Lo Do neighborhood at 1500 Wynkoop St. Halfdays, the women's ski and outdoor apparel upstart, has signed a five-year lease to move into…...