REI Co-Op Celebrates National Public Lands Day With Events Across Country

REI Co-op is celebrating National Public Lands Day with more than 75 events across the country to steward and raise awareness for public lands. From repairing local trails to beautifying parks to community celebrations, REI is inviting members of all ages and abilities to join in the effort. Events begin Sept. 22 and continue through the end of the month.

Outdoor Recreation A Large And Growing Percentage Of U.S. Economy

Outdoor recreation accounts for 2.2 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), according to the final report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on the outputs from outdoor recreation. The final report also found that outdoor recreation contributes over $734 billion to total U.S. gross output, which is the total value of domestic goods and service produced by an industry.

Under Armour To Downsize 3 Percent Of Workforce

Under Armour Inc. said the company’s restructuring program will now cost more than the company previously expected, as the company plans to cut about 400 jobs, or about 3 percent of the company’s global workforce, by March. At the same time, the company raised the lower end of the fiscal 2018 earnings forecast.

Bass Pro Shops Expands FLW Sponsorship

Per terms of the agreement, Bass Pro Shops will retain title sponsorship of the FLW High School Fishing Opens. In addition to the title sponsorship, Bass Pro Shops will also receive exposure across all FLW platforms, including more than 260 tournaments and Expos.

New York Road Runners Releases 2018 Impact Report

New York Road Runners (NYRR) released the organization’s annual Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2018 (April 2017-March 2018), which illustrates the organization’s commitment to make fitness and the sport of running accessible to people of all ages and abilities. 

Freemotion Appoints Gary Novak As EMEA Sales Director

Freemotion, the commercial division of Icon Health & Fitness, announced the company’s continued focus on the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) market with the addition of seasoned fitness professional, Gary Novak as EMEA sales director.

Sweaty Betty Partners Again With Dare To Bare

Movemeant Foundation, a nationally recognized non-profit organization, and  Sweaty Betty, a 20 year old leading women’s activewear brand born in London, are bringing the largest body-positive fundraising event, ‘We Dare To Bare’,  back to New York City on September 30.

Fitbit Expands Partnership With Humana

Fitbit and Humana, a leading health and well-being company, are expanding their partnership to help members adopt and implement healthy behaviors to help prevent and manage chronic conditions. Humana has selected Fitbit Care as a preferred health coaching solution for Humana’s employer group segment.

NASGW Announces Annual Leadership Award Nominees

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the association representing shooting sports wholesalers, manufacturers, and their trade partners, has announced the nominees for this year’s NASGW Leadership Awards.

Founder Sport Group To Acquire Teamwork Athletic Apparel

Founder Sport Group, formerly Badger Sportswear, announced that the company will acquire Teamwork Athletic Apparel, an on-demand apparel manufacturing company serving team uniform dealers and decorators with a variety of stock, sublimated and licensed apparel. Founder Sports also owns Badger Sport, Alleson Athletic and Garb Athletics.