Hundreds gathered at Confluence Park in Denver on Sunday, July 22 to experience Demo Day, the kickoff to Outdoor Retailer’s Summer Show 2018. Retailers, media and interested buyers converged to check out some of the latest products in action, including car-top tents from Tepui, pictured above, paddle boards and water gear from Hala and electric mountain bikes […]
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Accell Group Sees Modest Growth In First Half
Accell Group N.V. reported sales rose 2.7 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the first half on the back of strong demand for e-(performance) bikes. Lower sales were seen in the Benelux and North America.
Eagles Nick Foles Leads NFL Licensing Sales In 1Q
Nick Foles, the Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl LII MVP, was the NFL’s top selling player for all league-licensed product sold from March 1 to May 31 this year, according to the NFLPA.
HatsanUSA Names Mike Maanum National Sales Manager
HatsanUSA, the maker of air guns, appointed Mike Maanum as the company’s new national sales manager.
World T.E.A.M.’S Inclusive Adventure Team Challenge Returns In September
The national non-profit World T.E.A.M.’s annual Adventure Team Challenge will be held September 6 to 9 featuring athletes competing together in Colorado’s high Gore Mountain Range.
Newly Launched Shār Joins The Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance welcomed its newest member, Shār, makers of organic trail mix.
Rocky Mountain Underground Hires Outdoors Veterans, Green River Sales
Rocky Mountain Underground (RMU), the maker of handcrafted skis and packs, hired Green River Sales to help support sales and brand awareness in the Rockies and Mid West regions.
Equinox And SoulCycle To Launch Full-Service Talent Management Agency
Equinox, along with SoulCycle, announced the development of a talent management agency exclusively representing their leading, market-defining fitness talent.
Rack Room Shoes Announces Real Teacher Of The Year Contest
Rack Room Shoes launched the company’s Real Teacher of the Year Contest, which will award five winning teachers a computer lab grant valued at $10,000 to be used towards technological upgrades at their respective schools. Additionally, each winning teacher will receive Free Shoes for a Year.
Norrøna Appoints Adam Chamberlain As U.S. Sales Manager
Norrøna, a Norwegian outdoor apparel brand, appointed outdoor industry veteran Adam Chamberlain as U.S. sales manager.

Solos Named Official Smart Glasses Partner Of Ironman
Solos, owned by Kopin Corporation, has become the Official Smart Glasses of Ironman North America and the Ironman World Championship.
Scarpa Promotes Sarah Fansler To Direct Sales Manager
Scarpa North America promoted Sarah Fansler, who has worked at the brand for the past three years, to direct sales manager.

Chaco Footwear Launches First Brand Campaign
Chaco Footwear, part of the Wolverine Worldwide portfolio, launched the company’s first brand campaign, titled “Life is Fantastic on Foot.”

Aisle Talk Week of July 16
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Boa Technology Inc. opening the company’s new environmentally friendly headquarters in Denver, CO.

Skechers Shares Tumble On Q2 Miss And Poor Outlook
Skechers USA’s shares fell $6.95, or 20.9 percent, to $26.30 on Friday after the company reported second-quarter earnings that fell well short of guidance and provided a soft outlook for the third quarter. Investors were reportedly frustrated that Skechers’ focus on funding long-term expansion efforts is coming at the expense near-term earnings improvement.