Velofix, the leading mobile bike shop operator in North America, has released its first wave of corporately-owned mobile bike shops, now servicing Austin and Houston, TX; Tampa, FL; San Jose, CA; Raleigh, NC; and Vancouver, British Columbia.
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SFIA Elects Dan Arment As New Chairman
Dan Arment, president and CEO of Riddell & BRG Sports, has been elected as the new Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) chairman of the board for a one-year term.
Congress To Fund Research On Gun Violence
Congress on Monday reached a federal spending deal that would allocate government funds toward gun-violence research for the first time in over 20 years. The $25 million in funding would be split across the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDP) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
G. Loomis’ Bruce Holt To Retire
Culminating a 45-year career in the fishing and hunting industries, including the last 34 years in senior executive positions with G. Loomis Rods, Bruce Holt has announced his retirement from the company effective the end of the year.
Mastercard: Holiday Retail Sales Up 3 Percent Through December 6
Retail sales are up 3.0 percent excluding. auto so far this holiday season (November 1-December 6), according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. E-commerce grow 14.4 percent.
Nearly 148 million Americans Plan To Shop Super Saturday
Super Saturday continues to be the biggest shopping day of the year with an estimated 147.8 million U.S. consumers expected to participate, up from 134.3 million last year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Pelican International Acquires Confluence Outdoor
Pelican International Inc., a Canadian manufacturer kayaks, canoes, SUPs and other watercraft, announced Monday it has acquired Greenville, SC-based boat maker Confluence Outdoor LLC. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Hibbett Names Michael Longo As President And CEO
Hibbett Sports Inc. on Monday named Michael E. Longo as president and CEO. Effective December 16, Longo will succeed Jeff Rosenthal, who announced his planned retirement in March.
Sealskinz USA Appoints Perpetual Motion NW Sales Representatives
Sealskinz, a weatherproof accessories brand, announced Monday it has expanded its North America sales presence with the addition of Perpetual Motion NW.
Crocs Appoints Beth Kaplan To Board Of Directors
Crocs Inc. on Monday announced that Beth J. Kaplan has been appointed to its board of directors effective January 1, 2020.
Patagonia Will Match $10 Million Raised For Environmental Causes
Patagonia announced today that its community raised $10 million in donations to 1,043 grassroots environmental organizations in 17 days. On Black Friday, Patagonia committed to match individual donations made between November 29 and December 31 to a $10 million limit.
OIA Appoints Christina Perez To Government Affairs Office
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) on Monday announced it has added Christina Perez to its government affairs office in Washington, DC.
Lindsey Vonn Foundation, Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Announce Scholarships
The Lindsey Vonn Foundation (LVF), in conjunction with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, on Monday announced 30 grants totaling more than $150,000 to youth athletes in need through its first-ever Sports Matter Scholarship.
Seabourn Names Helly Hansen As Official Apparel Partner
Outdoor apparel company Helly Hansen has signed an agreement with travel company Seabourn to be the “Official Apparel Partner” for the cruise brand.
Winnebago Industries Releases Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report
Winnebago Industries Inc. on Monday issued the company’s first corporate responsibility report. The report outlines the company’s ongoing commitment to responsible business and its progress toward defining and achieving environmental, social and governance goals across the Winnebago, Grand Design RV, Chris-Craft, and Newmar brands.
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