Pearl Izumi Reveals 2017 U.S. Ambador Team
The team is comprised of 24 women and 22 men from across the country with dozens of races, events and trips planned.
Foot Locker Commercial Stars Russell Westbrook
Foot Locker Inc. announced its “February Brings the Best” campaign with “Stats,” the brand’s newest spot featuring NBA point guard, Russell Westbrook.
Paddlesports Retailer Open For Buyer And Vendor Registration
To date, the number of Founding Exhibitors has grown to over 40 leading brands, with more exhibitors registering daily.
Patagonia To Withdraw From Outdoor Retailer
Patagonia said it will withdraw from the Outdoor Retailer show in response to Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s decision to rescind Bears Ears protection.
Perry Ellis Appoints CFO
David Rattner brings more than 20 years of financial experience from Elizabeth Arden, most recently serving as VP finance and corporate controller.
IHRSA Publishes 2016 Advocacy Impact Report
The report gives an overview of the activities the trade association undertook in 2016 to grow, promote and protect the health club industry.
Under Armour Unveils Tom Brady Video Tribute
Under Armour on Monday unveiled a new tongue-in-cheek video, “The Legend of Tom Brady,” featuring New England’s biggest football fans celebrating the feats of the star quarterback while talking about what Brady means to the Boston community.
L.L.Bean Responds To Trump’s Travel Ban
Wrote L.L.Bean CEO Stephen Smith in an internal e-mail, “Recent national policy changes, while dominating the headlines and sparking a wide-range of opinion, are also creating confusion and concern within our family of great employees.”
The Conservation Alliance To Grow Advocacy Program
Patagonia and The North Face, two founding members of The Conservation Alliance, have each committed to contribute an additional $100,000 annually over the next four years to support the new staff position, and to seed the Public Lands Defense Fund.
2017 Outdoor Recreation Summit Names Keynote Speakers
Speakers include John Snyder, an outdoor recreation and economic development policy advisor with Washington’s governor Jay Inslee’s office, and Cailin O’Brien-Feeney, Local Recreation Advocacy Manager with the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA).
Performance Sports Group Receives Court Approval On Sale
Said Harlan Kent, CEO, Performance Sports Group, “We look forward to completing the sale in the coming weeks and we remain focused on continuing to deliver our high-quality products across all our brands to our customers and consumers.”
WFSGI Elects New Chairman And Adjusts Structure
Sean O’Hollaren, senior vice president, government and public affairs at Nike, was elected for a three-year term as chairman of a renewed board at the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI).
Outdoor Retailer Considers Moving From Utah
Outdoor Retailer, in cooperation with Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, will solicit proposals for venue locations for shows and events scheduled for November 2018 and beyond.
Outdoor Retailer Exploring New Venue
At least partly due to industry concerns over Utah’s land policies, Outdoor Retailer will be soliciting proposals for venue locations for shows and events scheduled for November 2018 and beyond.
