Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation President and CEO David Allen will discuss the economic impact of outdoor resources and facilities at the National Governors Association…
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Yonder Joins The Conservation Alliance
Yonder, an online community and adventure guide of outdoor enthusiasts, has become the newest member of The Conservation Alliance…
Retailers Ramp up Spending on Facebook
Facebook was cited as the third most effective customer acquisition tool according to a survey released July 21 by Shop.org…
QandA: OIA’s Amy Roberts on What She Learned at MEC
Amy Roberts takes the reins as executive director of Outdoor Industry Association Monday after what could be described as a 43-month reality check…

Berghaus Launches Sustainability Label to Trade
UK-based Berghaus launched its Made Kind apparel label to the trade ahead of projected Spring 2016 retail launch…
Tenneco to Shutter Marzocchi Suspension Unit
Tenneco Inc. announced plans to discontinue and liquidate Marzocchi, an Italian company that makes suspension forks for motor and mountain bikes…
GU Energy Labs Promotes Clark to President and COO
GU Energy Labs named Blair Clark as President and COO and made two key promotions to continue the brand’s growth and innovation as a leader in performance nutrition…
Amazon Grew North American Operating Margins in Q2
Amazon.com Inc. reported its North American merchandise sales accelerated in the second quarter as it launched its Prime same-day delivery…
Thule Reports Strong Second Quarter Growth
Thule Group reported its sales increased 20.0 percent to SEK 1.70 billion, or about $202 million, up 6.4 percent in currency-neutral terms…
Zalando Sales Accelerate in Second Quarter
Zalando SE, a German fashion e-tailer that sells dozens of athletic and outdoor brands across Europe, reported preliminary figures show sales growth accelerated and margins fell in the second quarter…
Jarden Stock Sale Raises Nearly $1 Billion
Jarden Corporation raised $969.0 million after underwriting discounts, commission and other expenses in a public offering of 18.4 million shares of common stock…
Case Logic’s Q2 Woes Obscure Thule’s Solid Growth in North America
Thule Group surpassed all its financial targets in the second quarter although continuing declines at its U.S.-based Case Logic business more than offset growth of its core sports and outdoor businesses in the Americas…
Kokatat to Begin Taking Applications for Sassy Award at Outdoor Retailer
Companies committed to domestic manufacturing are invited to submit their “Made in America” story for the 2016 American Made Outdoor Gear Award presented by Kokatat…
OIA, OR and Grassroots Partner to Help Retailers
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots) and Outdoor Retailer announced, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to reinforce their shared commitment to specialty outdoor retail with a renewed focus on specialty retailer ed
Blizzard/Tecnica Beefs up Promotional Team
Blizzard/Tecnica has revamped and strengthened its promotional team by naming two managers and three promotional coordinators to support the pro, freeride and race communities…