Four members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected to fill two at-large seats and two regional seats on the board of directors. Their three-year terms begin October 1, 2019. ASA is the national trade association that represents the sportfishing industry. (Read More)
The Brand Focuses on Fit that Delivers Performance. For Spring 2020 Garmont® will deliver an all-new line of hiking boots and light hiking shoes, built on a new last shape that will make North Americans very happy. They will... (Read More)
DMM, the UK-based climbing hardware manufacturer, recently appointed Mark Busby as VP of North American sales and marketing to lead its expansion into the North American market. Busby was most recently with Scarpa North America. (Read More)
The American Alpine Club (AAC), the country’s oldest and largest climbing advocacy organization, said it is taking immediate steps to measure, minimize, and offset the organization’s own carbon emissions, as well as to divert staff resources and financial support toward political advocacy, scientific research through grants, and developing resources for members to make sustainable choices as they plan trips and expeditions. (Read More)
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Vice President of International Trade Hun Quach issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's recent announcement that the U.S. will impose a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican imports beginning June 10. (Read More)
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from senior vice president for government relations, David French, in response to the Trump administration’s plans to impose a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican imports starting June 10. (Read More)
A Monmouth University Poll finds that a majority of Americans expect they'll bear the brunt of the latest round of tariffs on Chinese goods and they are not particularly hopeful that this policy will bring the manufacture of those goods back to U.S. soil. (Read More)
The Faction Collective and all brands owned and managed by The Full Stack Supply Co., including the new FW Apparel brand and Roxy Skis, announced they will move their North American headquarters to Denver, CO, from Breckenridge, CO. (Read More)
Nearly 25 million Americans will travel in recreation vehicles this spring and summer, heading to the country’s 18,000-plus campgrounds to enjoy the benefits of an active, outdoor lifestyle with family and friends, according to the latest survey of RV owners by Go RVing and Cvent. (Read More)
Runners and walkers encouraged to pay tribute to the sacrifices of service members and their families (Read More)
American Airlines is eliminating its hefty oversize bag fees for large sports equipment and musical instruments ahead of the summer travel season. Passengers checking items including surfboards, skis and bikes will now pay standard checked bag fees instead of an oversize bag fee of $150 each way on domestic flights. (Read More)
Norwegian outdoor brand Norrona will open its first U.S. brand store in Boulder, CO. The Pearl Street Mall location will open to the public on May 25 and will include all of its collections, including apparel for mountaineering, hiking, hunting, mountain biking and skiing. (Read More)
Aided by a focus on high-margin sales and cost controls, Mizuno Corp’s America region returned to profitability for the first time in four years. (Read More)
Descente Ltd. said both sales and income at its Europe and Americas segment fell in its year ended March 31 due to “sluggish” growth in Descente Mountain Americas, its North American Skiwear Subsidiary, and the Inov-8 footwear brand. (Read More)
Mizuno Corp said its America region returned to profitability for the first time in four years. Sales fell for the third straight year. (Read More)
Asics Corp. reported sales increased 4.2 percent in the first quarter in the North America region as the Performance Running category returned to positive growth. (Read More)
Hydro Flask will expand its growing global presence within the Asia-Pacific market while also entering the Latin American market. (Read More)
Under Armour’s earnings and sales that topped analysts’ expectations due to healthy overseas growth and efficiencies gained from its extensive restructuring efforts and stringent inventory controls. The most encouraging sign, however, was that the North America region is stabilizing. (Read More)
Puma appointed John Miller as senior vice president, wholesale for Puma North America. (Read More)
Descente announced plans to shutter its North American skiwear business by the end of its current fiscal year, which ends Mar. 31, 2020. (Read More)