The North Face announced the Free Solo Speaker Series tour, featuring professional athletes Alex Honnold and Jimmy Chin. Through the eyes and lens of filmmaker/climber Jimmy Chin, the audience will follow climber Alex Honnold’s two-year journey to achieve the greatest climbing feat the world has ever seen – climbing 3,200 feet of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without a rope.
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Aaron Judge Leads MLB Jersey Sales For Second Straight Season
For the second time in as many seasons in his Major League career, Aaron Judge was the player whose jersey fans most wanted to wear, Major League Baseball announced. Judge was followed by Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, Cubs infielder Javier Baez, Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts to round out the top five.
Conservation Alliance Raises $879,000
The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $879,000 to 22 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America.
Penguins To Support ‘Sports Matter’ With Dick’s Sporting Goods
Pittsburgh Penguins players wore green skate laces at practice on Monday to support the “Sports Matter” program with Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Yeti IPO Shows Revenues Bouncing Back
Yeti is taking the company’s second crack at going public after seeing sales plunge 22 percent in 2017 and witnessing a robust recovery so far this year. The slowdown was caused by over-buying by retailers that led to a glut of inventory in the marketplace as well as a challenging retail marketplace, in part caused by the delay in the merger of Bass Pro and Cabela’s and several retailer bankruptcies.
CrossFit Inc. Officially Sanctions Global Fitness Festival Wodapalooza
CrossFit Inc. on Monday announced that Wodapalooza, a global fitness festival and inclusive competition, is joining the roster as the seventh event to be sanctioned by CrossFit.
Gamo/Daisy Adds Industry Veteran VP of Sales
Gamo USA and Daisy Outdoor Products has announced the appointment of Wisconsin native Joe Syring as the new VP of sales for both companies. He will oversee and manage the entire sales system for both of these well-known airgun companies.
Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Perry Ellis Shareholders Approve Feldenkreis Transaction
Perry Ellis International Inc. on Monday announced that independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis & Co., recommend that Perry Ellis shareholders vote for the proposed acquisition by the entity controlled by George Feldenkreis at Perry Ellis’ special meeting of shareholders scheduled for October 18.
FFANY And Informa Announce Collaboration To Support Footwear Industry Growth
The Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY), the non-profit organization that leads FFANY Market Weeks in New York and the organization’s NY Shoe Expo Tradeshows, and Informa PLC, organizer of FN Platform, MAGIC, Coterie and PROJECT, announced a joint collaboration to promote the development and growth of the footwear industry in the United States.
Pacific Market International Names New CEO and New Sales Leadership
After 35 years at the helm, Pacific Market International (PMI) founder Rob Harris is proud to announce Bob Keller’s appointment as the new CEO. Effective immediately, Keller is responsible for day-to-day operations of the company, reporting to the board of directors, while Harris transitions to the role of PMI’s chairman of the board.
Sun & Ski Sports To Open At La Plaza Mall
Sun & Ski Sports will open the company’s newest location at the Valley’s leading shopping destination, McAllen’s La Plaza Mall, in November 2018. This will be the first store in the Rio Grande Valley for the Texas based retailer.
Sportfishing Industry Association Elevates Staff To Senior Leadership Positions
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) on Monday announced the appointment of three staff members to senior leadership positions within the association.
Schutt Sports Reclaims #1 Spot In Virginia Tech STAR Football Helmet Rating System
Schutt Sports new football helmet, the F7 LTD, has earned a “Five Star” rating and the #1 and best-performing helmet in the Virginia Tech STAR Rating System, displacing a highly touted and publicized helmet from Vicis.
Alterra Mountain Co. Closes On Crystal Mountain Resort In Washington
Alterra Mountain Co. announced Monday that the company has closed on the purchase of Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington, bringing the company’s total to 14 year-round mountain destinations throughout North America, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation.
Outdoor Project Recaps Successful Second Year Of Women In The Wild
Outdoor adventure and travel media platform Outdoor Project publicly announced the results of the platform’s Women in the Wild 2018 series. By the numbers, the campaign included four giveaways through the platform’s website and Instagram channel featuring prizes from 38 participating brands worth $20,000.
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