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.
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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
March Retail Sales Increased 5 Percent Over Last Year
March retail sales increased 0.3 percent seasonally adjusted over February and 5 percent year-over-year as the economy continued to grow, the National Retail Federation said. Sporting goods stores were down 0.9 percent year-over-year and down 1.8 percent from February seasonally adjusted.
The Conservation Alliance Kicks Off First Backyard Collective Event
More than 200 volunteers from six member companies participated in The Conservation Alliance’s Backyard Collective stewardship event in Santa Barbara, CA on Thursday, April 12.
Headsweats Is Official Headwear Partner Of MultiRace For Second Year
Headsweats, the manufacturer of performance headwear, announced a partnership with multi-sport event management company MultiRace for the second year in a row.
ACT Lab Adds Phil Bash To Global Sales Team
ACT Lab, the independent, third-party accredited laboratory that conducts safety and compliance testing for the bike and outdoor industries, has announced the addition of Phil Bash to the lab’s global sales team, effective immediately.
Salewa North America Appoints Sales And Marketing Director
Salewa North America, which operates the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the United States and Canada, announced a transition in the company’s North American leadership. Dave Drulard was appointed as the new sales and marketing director of Salewa North America.
AKU Footwear Launches North American Ambassador Program
AKU Footwear, the maker of Italian-crafted hiking and trekking boots, is looking for hikers, trekkers and backpackers for the company’s new North American Ambassador Team.
Genesco Licensed Brands Appoints VP Of Merchandising
Merrick Smith has been promoted to vice president of merchandising for Genesco’s Licensed Brands division, effective April 1, 2018.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Outlines Priorities With Beltway And Industry Leaders
Congressional and administration officials joined recreation industry leaders on April 12 to mark the formal launch of the nation’s premier coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR).
Nike Awards Community Grants To Nine Memphis Nonprofits
The Nike North America Logistics Campus in Memphis presented $80,000 in grants in $5,000 to $10,000 increments to nine local organizations focused on helping kids become more physically active.
Unifi Lowers Guidance On Margin Pressures
Unifi Inc. reported third-quarter earnings came in lower-than-expected due to a “challenging global cost environment and softer domestic demand.” Revenues rose 3 percent.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Hold Grand Opening In Walla Walla
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding operations to include a new retail location in Walla Walla, WA.
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