FitStation Awarded ISPO Product of the Year 2018

During ISPO Munich, Brooks Running Company, HP, Superfeet, Rsscan, DESMA and Huntsman collected ISPO’s top award: ‘Product of the Year,’ issued within the category of Health & Fitness for the teams’ combined effort to bring individualized performance footwear to the market using FitStation powered by HP. 

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Partner With Mastercard

Mastercard announced that Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s has chosen the company to be the network for the outdoor retailer’s combined consumer credit co-brand portfolio. Mastercard has long been the network on the Bass Pro Shops co-brand program.

Yuba Bikes Moves Headquarters

Yuba Bikes relocated their office and warehouse headquarters to Cotati, CA. Originally based in Petaluma, CA, the company has moved into a larger space to manage production growth.

Hello Denver! (Take One)

With healthy traffic in the aisles extending into the last two days of the show for many exhibitors, the inaugural Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show was largely a hit. Comments from SCARPA, LEKI, OOFOS, SIA, Smartwool, Osprey Packs, Kari Traa, Oboz, Mountain Khakis, Downlite Outdoor, Stanley, Honeywell Retail and Seirus. More responses to come Thursday.

Gant Partners with Waterkeeper Alliance

Gant has partnered with Waterkeeper Alliance, the largest and fastest-growing non-profit focusing solely on clean water. Gant will support the organization’s mission through an annual charity contribution. 

Bon-Ton Announces Locations of Store Closures

The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. announced the 42 locations that will be closed as part of its previously communicated store rationalization program. The closing stores will include locations under all of the company’s nameplates.

Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy

To help achieve Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows’ goal to be powered by 100 percent clean, renewable energy sources, Liberty Utilities, the electric service provider in the Lake Tahoe region of California, is actively collaborating with resort leadership to identify and develop new renewable energy generation, storage and energy efficiency projects to benefit the Olympic Valley and surrounding areas.

ElliptiGO Increases Support of Hoka NAZ Elite

Following the success of individual athlete sponsorships, ElliptiGO is raising its level of support for professional distance running team, Hoka Northern Arizona Elite, with a team product sponsorship.