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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…
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.
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…

ROCK Project Tour Off and Running
Black Diamond Equipment and the Access Fund kicked off the six-stop 2015 ROCK Project Tour to inspire growing numbers of gym climbers to embrace responsible habits and behaviors when they make the transition outside…
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
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

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
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…
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…
Yurbuds Picks Nordic Distributor
Yurbuds has named the Swedish distributor RLVNT Distribution AB to distribute its headphones for athletes in the Nordic countries…
Yue Yuen’s Helps Striking Employees Push for Changes to Vietnamese Pension Law
A strike by 80,000 footwear workers in Vietnam ended April 2 after their employer called on the government to consider their demands that it not implement a new law making it harder for them to cash out their pensions when leaving a company…
Decathlon 2014 Sales Surge on Store Openings, Price Cutting
Decathlon said it will reinvest in further discounts in its home market of France this year after its price cutting strategy there helped it boost its second highest sales gains in a decade. ..
Detroit Bikes to Make 2,415 Bikes to New Belgium Brewery
Detroit Bikes has landed a deal to manufacture 2,415 bikes New Belgium Brewery will use for sweepstakes, fundraisers and employee anniversary gifts as part of broader promotion of its Fat Tire Amber Ale…