Governor Jerry Brown on Monday vetoed a bill to create the Office of Sustainable Outdoor Recreation in California, a bill which passed through the California legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support.
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Texas Farm Bureau Bans Employees From Wearing Nike
The Texas Farm Bureau, the state’s largest organization representing farmers, is telling employees they can no longer wear branded Nike apparel on the job following the controversy over Nike airing TV commercials featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Big Rock Sports Issues Hurricane Florence Update
Big Rock Sports, headquartered in Graham, NC, sent out an e-mail to its partners indicating that the company’s headquarters escaped damage from Hurricane Florence, its office in Morehead City experienced minor damage, and Hamlet Distribution Center (RC) opened with a small crew on Monday and expects to “be back to full speed within the next couple of days.”
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Dean Rurak SVP Of North America Sales
Columbia Sportswear Co. on Monday announced the following management changes within the company’s North America Sales team. Dean Rurak, Columbia’s vice president of U.S. apparel sales, has been appointed senior vice president of North America sales for the Columbia brand, replacing Joe Craig.
Aventura, Ecoths Sponsor Continental Divide Trail Coalition
Family-owned and operated active lifestyle brands Aventura and Ecoths have partnered with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) as the official clothing sponsors. Both eco-conscious brands will outfit the entire CDTC staff with sustainable and adventure-ready styles for them to wear at events and in the office.
City Paddle Festival NYC Experiences Huge Turnout
City Paddle Festivals, a participatory three-stop Standup Paddleboard experience and celebration that connects some of the world’s most high profile cities (London, New York, Paris), hosted a massive number of fans and athletes for a day of SUP experiences, live music and a New York SUP Open, the second stop of the APP World Tour.
Winter Bookings Coming On Strong At Western Mountain Destinations
Although wildfires and smoke plagued many western states in July and August, as of Aug. 31, there has been very little negative impact on western mountain destinations.
Little Bellas Launches Ambassador Program
Little Bellas on Monday announced a new partnership with 16 female ambassadors to help grow the mission of empowering girls through sport. Through communication and participation in the Little Bellas’ programs, these inspirational ambassadors will be instrumental in achieving programming in 25 states and 60 programs by 2022.
Should The Outdoor Industry Welcome Selling On Walmart.com?
That was the question explored last week on RetailWire.com, the retail online discussion site, following the launch of Walmart’s Premium Outdoor Store and the consequent revolt after a number of outdoor vendors pulled their product from the site under pressure from outdoor retailers. Panelists were fairly split on the question.
SGI Executive Search Announces Julie Yochim As President, New Owner
Sports Group International, an executive search firm serving the sports industry, has appointed Julie Yochim as president following the retirement of Joe White.
Retail Reports Roundup
Studies arriving last week included a prediction that for the first time ever, more purchases will be made with mobile phones than ever during the upcoming holiday season. Research also found Nike’s chatter among Gen-Z getting louder, consumer reluctance to being targeted via customer segmentation methods, apparel shopping journeys increasingly starting online and the appeal of reward-based promotions and speedy checkouts.
Major League Fishing, Bass Pro And Outdoor Sportsman Group Partner On Fishing Competition
The expanded MLF program includes the addition of the Bass Pro Tour, a premier 80-angler, eight-event tour with a championship and heightened payouts, made possible through enthusiastic support from Bass Pro Shops and Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG).
Rhone Partners With The D10
Rhone, the activewear and lifestyle brand, announced a partnership with The D10, a national tour that uses athletic competition to produce a profound impact on pediatric cancer research.
New Era Becomes Official Outfitter Of CFL
The Canadian Football League announced that New Era Cap will become the league’s official outfitter, supplying all authentic on-field product to the league’s nine member clubs, starting in 2019.
Beeline Bikes Extends Service Platform to IBDs
Beeline and parent company Accell North America announced that the Powered by Beeline platform will become available to any independent bicycle dealer (IBD) to support revenue growth, drive innovation and improve customer acquisition and retention.
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