Western River Expeditions reports that late spring snow pack and rains have drastically improved the outlook for this season's rafting business along the Colorado River System…
Author: Charlie Lunan
Bolt Threads Raises $32.3 Million to Commercialize Engineered Silk
Bolt Threads, the Emeryville, CA startup that hired former Nau and Patagonia textile guru Jamie Bainbridge, has raised $32.3 million in Series B funding to commercialize its engineered silk technology…
Colt Defense Strives for Bondholder Agreement Ahead of Potential Bankruptcy
Colt Defense LLC has lined up financing from secured lenders and some landlords and equity investors for a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan ahead of a potential default on a $10.9 million payment due bondholders June 15, but said its unsecured bondh
Remington Outdoor Says “Post-Surge Markest” Continued in First Quarter
Remington Outdoor Company reported sharply higher losses in the first quarter ended March 29, shedding new light on why it has been so difficult for Cerberus Capital Management to sell the country's oldest gun manufacturer…
I1 Biometrics to Take Shockbox Helmet Sensor to Outdoor and Action Sports Markets
I1 Biometrics of Kirkland, WA plans to grow the Shockbox helmet sensor business it acquired last week by marketing it as a personal locator beacon to outdoor and action sports enthusiasts and their loved ones…
Sports Direct Names Interim CFO
Sports Direct International plc, the United Kingdom's leading sport goods retailer, has appointed Matt Pearson as Acting Chief Financial Officer. Pearson will join the board of Sports Direct International plc on June 4…
Kalkhoff Bringing Gates Carbon Drive Powered E-Bikes to North America
German bike brand Kalkhoff will launch three high-performance electric bikes in North America this fall powered by the German-designed and built Impulse mid-drive e-bike system and Gates Carbon Drive belts…
European Outdoor Group Admits First Internet-Only Retailer
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) confirmed the addition of five new retail members, including the first online only businesses to join the association…
I1 Biometrics Acquires Shockbox
I1 Biometrics, maker of the Vector MouthGuard with ESP Chip Technology, has acquired Shockbox from Impakt Protective, Inc., elevating it position in concussion management…
Colt Defense Lines up Creditor Support for Prepackaged Plan
Colt Defense LLC altered and extended Tuesday an offer to bondholders after lining up financing for a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy organization from secured lenders and some landlords and equity investors…
Timbervesthunting.com Goes Live
Timbervest LLC is making it easier for hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts to license prime timberland with the launch of its new interactive land licensing website, www.timbervesthunting.com…
Prana Opens Sixth Retail Location
Prana is adding to its brick-and-mortar retail locations with a new store in Palo Alto, CA at Town & Country Village. This will be Prana’s sixth store across the country and second store in the bay area…
Hi-Tec Urges Participation in US National Trails Day
Hi-Tec Sports USA reminds Americans that Great Outdoors Month kicks off Saturday, June 6, 2015 when thousands of Americans are expected to turn out for U.S. National Trails Day…
Gibbon Slacklines Helps Bring Red Bull Baylines to US
Gibbon Slacklines, the Germany company that split with its US distributor last year, has emerged as the main sponsor for Red Bull Baylines, an innovative slacklining competition set to hit San Francisco's Justin Herman Plaza on June 13…
Patagonia Pioneers Migrant Labor Standard
Patagonia invited other brands to adopt a new standard it has developed with Verité since 2011 in a bid to end the use of labor brokers who are charging workers across Asia thousands of dollars for factory jobs…