“We are on track in 2018 for our most successful year ever with a big rise in bookings across both the spring and autumn marathon seasons.” — Sports Tours International
Author: SGB Media
Coleman Launches App To Inspire People To Get Outdoors
The Coleman – Get Outdoors app encourages exploration by allowing users to identify new camping destinations, and a partnership with Recreation.gov delivers users access to more than 25,000 campgrounds and parks directly from the app.
Dick’s Destroying Unsold Assault Rifles
Dick’s Sporting Goods is destroying the company’s inventory of unsold assault rifles in the wake of the decision to quit selling the firearms.
TomTom’s Consumer Segment Sales Drop 28 Percent In Q1
TomTom reported sales slid 28 percent in the first quarter in its Consumer segment, which includes PNDs, navigation apps and sports watches.
PACT Apparel Closes Second Round Of Funding
Wear Pact LLC (PACT), a Boulder, CO-based ethical and organic apparel basics brand, announced that the company has closed the second round of equity financing with Revelry Brands LLC.
Lululemon Names Patrick Guido Chief Financial Officer
Most recently, Guido served as treasurer and vice president of corporate development at VF Corp., managing capital allocation strategies, mitigating global financial risk, and executing on multiple strategic initiatives for the company.
RECALL: Look Pivot Ski Bindings
About 6,900 Look Pivot ski bindings from Rossignol are being recalled. The heel piece on the ski binding can come loose, posing a fall hazard to the skier.
Report: Under Armour MLB Deal Delayed Until 2020
Under Armour’s deal to make Major League Baseball uniforms will now start in 2020 instead of 2019, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.com.
Big Day For Americans At Boston Marathon
Desiree Linden, who trains for the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project, became the first American woman to win Boston since 1985. She joined a number of American women and men finishing among the top ten in the race.
Nike’s Head Of Diversity Exits
Antoine Andrews, Nike’s VP, diversity and inclusion, has left the company, according to Bloomberg. His exit comes after allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior led to changes in March in Nike’s executive ranks.
Camping Taking Off
Driven by an influx of younger and more ethnically diverse newcomers, camping is making a comeback with more than 6 million campers arriving over the last three years, according to the 2018 North American Camping Report. The report still found conflicted about technology as part of the camping experience and their commitment to “un-plug” in the outdoors.
Frank Hugelmeyer Sees RVs Supporting Camping’s Growth
With the RV (recreational vehicle) industry seeing record sales over the last three years at a double-digit growth pace, it’s no surprise to Frank Hugelmeyer, president of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), that camping is seeing an uptick.
Continental Divide Trail Coalition And LEKI Team Up For Fundraising Campaign
A donation of 60 pairs of trekking poles has incentivized the largest single fundraising effort for the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) since the coalition’s inception in 2012.
ENVE Announces Promotion Of Jeremy Venz To Managing Director
ENVE has announced that Jeremy Venz will move into the position of managing director after serving as chief operating officer since July, 2017.
USA’s Desiree Linden Wins 2018 Boston Marathon’s Women’s Division
USA’s Desiree Linden Wins 2018 Boston Marathon’s Women’s Division
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