Hill, who got his start in specialty outdoor retail and went on to work for Patagonia, Marmot, Prana and others, will replace outgoing GOA President Wes Allen.
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SAFETY RECALL: Basis Peak Watches Overheating
Basis, a health tracker brand owned by Intel Company, issued a safety recall of all its Basis Peak watches, recommending consumers stop wearing the devices immediately as they can overheat and burn or blister the skin surface.
Live at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market – Day 1
The hallways were packed for the first day of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City.
Baseball, Climbing Added To 2020 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) met on August 3, 2016 for its 129th IOC Session in Rio to discuss the future of the games, adding five new sports to the Olympic program, including baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing.
Top 5 Takeaways From Outdoor Retailer Summer Market – Day 1
Day 1 at OR was bustling. From our perspective, show organizers either slimmed down the width of the hallways, or more people than usual were in attendance.
Urban Outfitters Erases Activewear Brand, Launches Adidas Line
Almost a year after Urban Outfitters pulled its fitness & outdoors brand, the lifestyle company turns to Adidas for an activewear boost.
Live at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016 – Day 0
While the trade show floor doesn’t open until today , Outdoor Retailer Summer Market kicked off Tuesday with plenty of events on the so-called “Day 0.”
Misdefining Millennials
Is the active lifestyle industry missing the mark with these influential consumers?
Success at Retail Drives Nautilus’ Big Gains in Q2
Nautilus Inc. joined its market peers, Aug. 1, in reporting strong results for the second quarter, with its sales surging 32 percent to $78.5 million.
Fitbit Hires Vice President of Digital Health
Fitbit, Inc. hired Adam Pellegrini to join the company as Vice President of Digital Health, beginning September 6.
McDonald’s Markets Activewear Tracksuit
McDonald’s entered the activewear market when on July 30 the fast food chain released a hooded vest and track pant in collaboration with Australian fitness and swim brand We Are Handsome.
OIWC Issues Letter Teasing its Rebranding
Executive Director of the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC), Deanne Buck, issued a letter to the trade celebrating the organization’s 20th anniversary and teasing the release of its new branding.
Leading Outdoor Brands Commit to Higg Index
A group of outdoor companies including REI, The North Face and W.L. Gore, have affirmed a commitment to use the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Index to improve environmental and social responsibility throughout their supply chains.
By The Numbers, Week of July 25
Stats, figures and earnings that deserve a double-take in this week’s active lifestyle news.
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