Debuting spring 2020, the FreeFloat Hybrid suspension system combines a body-hugging fit and dynamic carry for energy-saving comfort on the trail. ••• Since 1977; the engineers, designers, backpackers and dog lovers at Gregory Mountain Products have been focused on one thing: building backpacks that you can trust. Backpacks that you can trust to carry-well, last […]
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ElevenPine Introduces World’s First Dual-Fit Multi-Sport Shorts
Making Exercising More Comfortable … For Everyone ElevenPine is an emerging Boulder, CO-based athletic apparel company that is revolutionizing the cycling and fitness industries while ridding cafes and breweries of spandex-clad crotches. For 2019, ElevenPine introduces their newest and most versatile multisport shorts to date: ElevenPine Session Shorts for men and Circuit Shorts for women. […]
New Balance Comes Out Against Tariffs
New Balance, which has previously backed President Donald Trump’s trade policies, submitted a letter to the USTR strongly opposing President Trump’s latest threat to expand tariffs on China.
Sportfishing Industry Testifies On Tariffs Before U.S. Trade Representatives
The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) President, Glenn Hughes, along with many ASA members, made the case before the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that sportfishing equipment should be excluded from the next round of proposed tariffs on Chinese imports.
Hibbett’s Cathy Pryor Elected First Female NSGA Board Chair
Cathy Pryor, senior vice president of operations at Hibbett Sports, made history on June 1 when she officially began her three-year term as NSGA chair of the board of directors. Pryor is the first female to lead the NSGA board since the association was founded in 1929.
Thule’s Fred Clark Talks Trade Shows, Tepui Deal, New Category
Thule Group AB is typically a mainstay on the Outdoor Retailer show floor, but the Swedish outdoor and bags brand will exhibit off-site this year to better showcase the company’s explosive category growth—and to spotlight its most recent acquisition. Fred Clark, president, outdoor & bags, Region Americas, spoke with SGB about the latest happenings at the company.
Fila Enters Esports With Counter Logic Gaming Partnership
Fila has partnered with Counter Logic Gaming to become the official apparel provider for its Fortnite team.
Varsity Brands Names Martha May Chief Human Resources Officer
Varsity Brands on Monday announced that Martha May has joined the company as chief human resources officer.
Spalding Partners With Amazon Prime Now
Timed to Go Hoop Day on June 23, Spalding will make its Spalding Precision model basketball available on Amazon’s Prime Now in more than 30 U.S. cities.
Primus And Brunton Outdoor Inc. Bolster U.S. Team with Key New Sales Hire
Primus, the Swedish outdoor equipment brand, and Brunton, the U.S.-based outdoor navigation instrument manufacturer, on Monday announced the hiring of Chris Clark as director of sales and marketing.
Primus Equipment And Brunton Outdoor Inc. Name Scott Duer Of Clear Creek Reps 2019 Sales Representative Of The Year
LOUSIVILLE, Colo. (June 17, 2019) – Primus, the Swedish heritage outdoor equipment brand known for its reliable, safe and innovative cooking products that have helped people enjoy the outdoors since 1892, and Brunton, the U.S. – based manufacturer established in 1894, known for precision outdoor navigation instruments, are proud to name Scott Duer of Clear […]
Primus Equipment And Brunton Outdoor Inc. Name Scott Duer Of Clear Creek Reps 2019 Sales Representative Of The Year
LOUSIVILLE, Colo. (June 17, 2019) – Primus, the Swedish heritage outdoor equipment brand known for its reliable, safe and innovative cooking products that have helped people enjoy the outdoors since 1892, and Brunton, the U.S. – based manufacturer established in 1894, known for precision outdoor navigation instruments, are proud to name Scott Duer of Clear […]
Delta Apparel Included In Russell 3000 And Small-Cap Russell 2000 Indexes
Delta Apparel Inc. announced that it has been included in the preliminary list of additions to join the broad-market Russell 3000 Index after market close on June 28, 2019. The various Russell indexes are reconstituted annually to reflect the 4,000 largest US stocks based on total market capitalization.
KOA Survey: Camping Expanding In Appeal
After five years of surveying North American campers, the 2019 North American Camping Report from Kampgrounds of America (KOA) shows the camping landscape is strong – new and life-long campers are committed to the outdoor camping lifestyle, as demonstrated by their diversity, camping more frequently and enthusiasm for using camping as a conduit to active outdoor lifestyles.
Patagonia … Leading The Way Toward Regenerative Organic Agriculture
Day Two of Outdoor Retailer, Patagonia will lead a conversation about supply chains and climate change led by the leaders of the Apparel Impact Institute and Regenerative Organic Alliance including representatives from Burton, Dr. Bronner’s, Patagonia and Patagonia Provisions, the flyer is shown left. Join them from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 201 […]
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