Avex has joined The Conservation Alliance as a new member supporting the organization’s mission in protecting and preserving North America’s last wild spaces…
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Hillsound Equipment Athletes Take Top Spots at Gore-Tex Grand Traverse
Hillsound Equipment announce its brand ambassadors Stevie Kremer and Marshall Thomson wins at the Gore-Tex Grand Traverse, a grueling ski mountaineering race.
Korea’s Nepa Sets Sites on Global Expansion
One of South Korea's most successful domestic outdoor apparel and equipment brands announced last week plans to expand abroad to reignite growth in another sign that the party has ended four western outdoor brands that have piled into the country…
Julbo Names First Mideast Distributor
Julbo, the French adventure sports eyewear brand, named EGMA Optical Supplies as its first local stocking distributor for the Middle East.
Outside Television Joins Dish Network Multi-Sport Pack
Outside Television will join Dish’s Multi-Sport Pack of premium sports entertainment immediately, giving millions of active outside enthusiasts across the nation the opportunity to enjoy the popular action channel based on Outside Magazine and its a
Gates Co-sponsors World’s First Belt-Drive, Fixed-Gear Racing Team
Gates Corporation and Schindelhauer Bikes of Germany have partnered to launch the world’s first belt-drive fixed-gear racing team: Schindelhauer-Gates…

Exxel Outdoors Acquires American Rec
Exxel Outdoors has signed a definitive agreement to acquire American Recreation Products LLC (American Rec). The acquisition will combine the iconic outdoor brands of the American Rec portfolio, which includes Sierra Designs, Kelty, Slumberjack, Wenzel, U
Kohl’s to Carry Coleman Camping Gear at Stores Nationwide
Kohl’s Department Stores disclosed that it will carry Coleman tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, coolers, and accessories at its stores nationwide as part of its Make Your Move initiative, which seeks to use active lifestyle products to draw more peop
Yakima Seeks More Facetime with Reps and Retailers
Yakima Products Inc.'s new go-to-market strategy calls for getting a lot more face time with reps and retailers this year. The effort will kick off in June at an invitation only preview of its 2016 line and include a greater presence at regional rep
Yurbuds Picks Nordic Distributor
Yurbuds has named the Swedish distributor RLVNT Distribution AB to distribute its headphones for athletes in the Nordic countries…
Active Ride Shop Opens 24th Location
Active Ride Shop celebrated a successful grand opening of its 24th retail location March 28 and is ramping up for its next store opening in West Covina, CA at the end of May…
Arcus Hunting Completes Acquisition of Obsession Archery
Arcus Hunting, LLC, a Bregal Partners company, has completed its acquisition of premium bow maker Obsession Archery, Inc.
Obsession marks Arcus Hunting’s third investment since November 2014…
Pioneer International Names O’Keefe as VP of Sales
Pioneer International, which develops and supplies sporting goods under various brand names and licenses, has announced that James O’Keeffe will be joining the company as their vice president of sales…
SealSkinz Gets New Key Account Manager for US
SealSkinz has named Danny Andres key account manager for the United States…
Waypoint Outdoor Snags Bogs Footwear Account in Pacific Northwest
Bogs Footwear has hired Waypoint Outdoor to represent the brand in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska…