The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) new inland fisheries policy manager is Chad Tokowicz, who comes to ASA from the House Committee on Natural Resources staff.
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The Original Muck Boot Company Partners With Nebraska Cattlemen To Support Disaster Relief
Proceeds of Limited-Edition T-shirt Sales to Benefit Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund to Assist Cattle Producers Impacted by Recent Weather Events Record flooding in the Midwest has caused significant damage. It is still unknown the impacts of the loss of livestock and crops, which could result in financial losses in the billions. To provide support […]
Mystery Ranch Brings On New Talent For The Fire Pack Program
Mystery Ranch, the industry-leading pack company built on a heritage of comfortable load carriage, function and durability for people who have a mission to accomplish, is excited to announce the hire of the new Fire Program Manager, “Luke, Luke, the Fire Duke”. – Luke Mayfield. In this position, he will lead Mystery Ranch’s on-going efforts […]

Desolation Wilderness-Inspired Hat Collection Takes You Way Out There
Made In The USA … Small Batch Designs From Deso Known for its dedication to sourcing local materials, small batch designs, and style-driven functionality, Deso’s new line of caps breathes life into a new season of Spring adventure. Thoughtfully designed with the modern explorer in mind, Deso releases four new USA-made cap styles: Big Sur, […]
Cycling Brand 100% Signs Highway Two Distribution
Cycling brand 100% has signed Highway Two Distribution to distribute its sunglasses, helmets, gloves, riding gear, protection and apparel to U.S. bicycle dealers.
February Retail Sales Come In Weaker Than Expected
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell in February. The drop could partly reflect delays in processing tax refunds in the middle of the month as well as cold and wet weather but the report heightened concerns that the U.S. economy is slowing. On the positive side, January sales were revised upward.

VF Corp. Announces Date For Planned Spinoff Of Kontoor Brands
VF Corp. on Monday announced the public filing of a Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization into an independent, publicly traded company.

First Ever Marika Branded Store Opens Inside Baltimore Airport
Marika, the women’s activewear brand, announced the opening of its first branded retail store at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Shape Women’s Half-Marathon To Hold Women Run Panel
The 2019 Shape Women’s Half-Marathon will kick off the celebratory weekend with its Women Run the World Panel. The panel will include Jen Widerstrom, television star and Consulting Fitness Director of Shape; Elizabeth Goodman Artis, Editor-in-Chief of Shape; Janine Delaney, psychologist and fitness expert; Tiff McFierce, DJ and wellness advocate; and Rhonda Vetere, C-suite technology leader.

Minor League Baseball Launches National Retail Program
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced the creation of the largest retail program in Minor League Baseball history. The “Grilling All-Stars” program merges MiLB with local retailers and brands associated with a summer grill-out: Bush’s Beans, Scott Bath Tissue, Scott Paper Towels, Ball Park Buns and The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce.
Bridgedale Develops “Merino Mag +” Sock Collection – World’s First Magnetically Pairing Sock
Bridgedale, a global market leader in the manufacture of performance socks, has developed a solution to the age-old problem of losing socks in the wash. Using their patented “Polarity Fusion” technology they have perfected a process of twisting opposite and equal unique magnetic yarns into “pairs” of socks. By changing the direction of the twist of the yarn […]
RYU Apparel Closes Final Tranche Of $6 Million Private Placement
RYU Apparel Inc., the fitness apparel specialist based in Vancouver, announced that it has closed a final tranche of the non-brokered private placement financing of up to 80 million units at a price of $0.075 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $6 million.
Umbro Extends Deal With Everton
Umbro signed a multi-year extension with Everton, the Liverpool soccer team that competes in the Premier League.
JCPenney To Close 27 Stores In 2019
JCPenney announced plans to close 27 stores this year. The closures include 18 full-time department stores and nine home and furniture shops.
Puma Signs Long-Term Partnership With Valencia CF
Puma announced a new long-term partnership with Valencia CF, one of Spain’s most successful soccer teams.