The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) announced Tuesday that skier visits to U.S. areas totaled over 59 million for the 2018/19 season.
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USA Swimming Hires Chief Commercial Officer
USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the U.S., hired Shana Ferguson, a former Under Armour executive, as its new chief commercial officer (CCO).
Fitness Holdings Northeast Acquires Crunch York
Fitness Holdings Northeast LLC, one of the leading franchise groups in the Crunch Fitness network, announced its acquisition of Crunch York, in southern Pennsylvania.
Orangetheory Fitness To Use Augmented Reality To Promote Wonder Woman Race
Orangetheory Fitness plans to bring an augmented reality experience to Fargo, ND in support of Orangetheory’s affiliation with the Wonder Woman Run Series.
Fabletics To Open 12 Stores In 2019
Fabletics, the active-lifestyle brand co-founded by Kate Hudson in 2013, announced its New York City debut with the opening of a pop-up shop in SoHo. The pop-up space kicked off the brand’s 2019 retail expansion which will include 12 new permanent retail stores throughout the U.S.
Honey Stinger Launches “Hive Life” Podcast Featuring Host David Willey
Honey Stinger, the award-winning manufacturer of honey-based nutritional products, today introduces “Hive Life,” a new podcast hosted by former Runner’s World editor-in-chief, David Willey. “Hive Life” will tell stories of triumph, adversity, and growth through insightful interviews with athletes ranging from top-tier cyclists and swimmers to mountaineers and marathoners – both within Honey Stinger’s “Hive” […]
Croakies Unveils Interactive New Website Showcasing Build Your Own Belt Shop Feature
Croakies, the original manufacturer of industry-leading outdoor retention products, unveils an exciting new website and interactive shopping experience through croakies.com. The brand’s new website was developed to more optimally showcase the breadth of Croakies’ industry-leading product collection, highlighting the brand’s diverse array of print, color, fit, and function options. Using improved filter features and a […]
Sturm, Ruger Targeted by Activists
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), the independent proxy advisor, recommended investors withhold support from three directors at Sturm Ruger & Co – Sturm Ruger Chair Michael Jacobi and the heads of its governance and risk oversight committees – ahead of its May 8 annual meeting, according to Reuters.
Gym Source Appoints VP Product Strategy
Gym Source said Ray Giannelli will join the company as vice president of product strategy.
Academy Sports Opens Store in Ardmore, OK
Academy Sports + Outdoor opened its first store in Ardmore, OK, representing its 13th store in Oklahoma.
Outdoor Retailer Introduces Judges And Hosts For Inspiration Awards
Outdoor Retailer has announced the judges for the ninth annual Outdoor Retailer Inspiration Awards presented by Adidas Outdoor.
USA Triathlon Foundation Announces 2019 Grant Awardees
The USA Triathlon Foundation announced the recipients of $80,000 in 2019 grant funding to support youth, paratriathletes and Olympic hopefuls — the Foundation’s three focus areas.
VF Announces Initial Roadmap, 2019 Outlook For Kontoor Brands
VF Corp. has announced the availability of an investor presentation on VF’s investor relations website in connection with the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization into an independent, publicly traded company.
USA Cycling, USA Triathlon Announce New Partnership
USA Cycling and USA Triathlon have announced a new partnership, offering joint programs and promotions to better serve existing members while attracting new participants to both sports.
Dave Crisler Honored With Colorado Ski Country USA Award
During the 39th annual Colorado Ski Country USA Snow Conference hosted in Grand Junction, CO, last week, long-time Steamboat Resort employee Dave Crisler was honored with the Snow Conference Lifetime Achievement Award.