Gant Partners with Waterkeeper Alliance
Gant has partnered with Waterkeeper Alliance, the largest and fastest-growing non-profit focusing solely on clean water. Gant will support the organization’s mission through an annual charity contribution.
Bon-Ton Announces Locations of Store Closures
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. announced the 42 locations that will be closed as part of its previously communicated store rationalization program. The closing stores will include locations under all of the company’s nameplates.
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy
To help achieve Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ goal to be powered by 100 percent clean, renewable energy sources, Liberty Utilities, the electric service provider in the Lake Tahoe region of California, is actively collaborating with resort leadership to identify and develop new renewable energy generation, storage and energy efficiency projects to benefit the Olympic Valley and surrounding areas.
Golf Rounds Slide In December
According to Golf Datatech National Rounds Played Report, rounds on a national level were up 4.1 percent in December 2017 compared to December 2016. Total year 2017 compared to 2016 rounds were down 2.7 percent.
Americans Say No To A Safer NFL
Despite an onslaught of negative news linking football to head injuries and concussions, the American public remains strongly opposed to major rule changes that would reduce the violence of the game.
Should Boomer Women Fitness Enthusiasts Feel Ignored?
According to a study from JWT London Innovation Group, older Boomer women “feel invisible or ‘edited-out’ when it comes to the leisure and fitness category.”
Quiksilver CEO Missing At Sea off French Coast
A search was under way on Tuesday for Pierre Agnes, the CEO of Boardriders Inc.,after his boat was found empty, washed up on a beach in south-west France.
Tompkins Conservation Secures New National Parks for Chile
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, president and CEO of Tompkins Conservation, signed the decrees creating Pumalín National Park and Patagonia National Park Chile. The one million acres and world-class infrastructure they contain have been billed as the largest donation of land from a private entity to a country.
Fjällräven Announces Dates for Third Annual Fjällräven Classic USA
Fjällräven, the Swedish heritage outdoor brand, announced the dates of its keynote annual trekking event, the Fjällräven Classic, to be held from June 27 through June 29, 2018 in the Colorado Rockies near Fjällräven North America’s home in Colorado.
Asics Ventures Acquires AI Silk
Asics announced that its investment subsidiary Asics Ventures Corporation has made its first investment, taking a stake in AI Silk Corporation. AI Silk is a venture company affiliated with Tohoku University that develops conductive textiles.
Telluride Ski Resort Joins the Epic Pass
Vail Resorts Inc. and Telluride Ski & Golf jointly announced that the Telluride Ski Resort will join the industry-leading Epic Pass in a long-term alliance beginning with 2018-19 winter season, bringing the total to 46 mountain resorts for skiers and snowboarders.
OBIT: Charlie Domenici
Charlie Domenici, founder and owner of Charlie’s Sporting Goods in Albuquerque, passed away at the age of 88.
REI Honors Top Vendor Partners of 2017
NEMO Equipment received the co-op’s overarching Vendor Partner of the Year award. NRS, Oboz, Osprey and La Sportiva were also recognized.
Susquehanna Sees VF Benefiting from Entrepreneurial Spirit
Susquehanna lifted its estimates and price targets on VF Corp. in part due to a greater entrepreneurial push across brands being established by Steve Rendle, who became CEO at the start of 2017.
Cleveland Indians Removing Chief Wahoo Logo from Uniforms
Major League Baseball said the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians’ uniform in 2019
