Cosmic Synthetic Sleeping Bag, Tallboy Tent and Redwing Pack Make Getting Outdoors Easy Kelty to Celebrate Founder Dick Kelty’s 100th Birthday with Limited Edition Backpack
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Kelty Enhances Legacy Products With Modern Convenience; Debuts Products For Roadie Lifestyle At 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
BOULDER, Colorado (May 17, 2019) – Building upon its “Built for Play” spirit, Kelty, a leader in durable and ease of use outdoor gear, will debut its spring 2020 line showcasing legacy trail packs, tents and sleeping bags with modern conveniences and products suited for the roadie lifestyle. Specifically, highlights include the: Cosmic Synthetic Sleeping […]
Kelty Celebrates Founder Dick Kelty’s 100th Birthday At 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Limited-Edition Kelty Pack, Modeled After Original Mockingbird Pack In Classic Green, Offered For Sale At OR With Proceeds Going To Sierra Club
Kelty Celebrates Founder Dick Kelty’s 100th Birthday At 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
BOULDER, Colo. (May 17, 2019) – Kelty, a leader in durable and ease of use outdoor gear, will honor what would have been the 100th birthday of legendary founder, Dick Kelty, at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. He is known as the, “Henry Ford of backpacking” and father of the external frame back because […]
Aisle Talk Week Of May 13
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Frank Hugelmeyer leaving the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association to take over as president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
Under Armour And Foot Locker Earn Upgrades
JP Morgan on Friday raised its rating on Under Armour due to increased confidence that its turnaround efforts are gaining traction while B. Riley FBR upgraded Foot Locker because of a healthy product pipeline coming from its primary suppliers, Nike and Adidas.
Brunswick To Acquire Freedom Boat Club
Brunswick Corp. on Friday announced that as part of the company’s strategy to expand its presence and scale within the emerging and fast-growing boat club segment, it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Freedom Boat Club (FBC), the segment’s largest operator.
Asics Releases 2018 Sustainability Report
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Honey Stinger To Sponsor Marine Corps Marathon
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Mossy Oak Partners With OT Sports
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ISA TanTec Opens Its First Showroom In Europe
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Nike To Change Pregnancy Policy In Athlete Contracts
Nike said Friday it was adding language to future contracts that would protect female athletes’ pay during pregnancy. The change comes after the brand received backlash last week for freezing compensation for some pregnant women under endorsement deals.
Boot Barn’s Comps Climb 10 Percent In Q4
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported earnings in the fourth quarter ended March 30 rose 26.1 percent on a 10 percent comp gain.
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Fred’s Closing 104 More Stores
Discount chain Fred’s announced Thursday it is closing 104 underperforming stores as part of an “ongoing effort to rationalize its store footprint.”