Currie Technologies, a division of Accell North America and maker of IZIP and eFlow electric bikes, has appointed Mark Rushmann as its midwest territory manager…
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Glukos Closes Series A Funding Round
The Glukos Company Inc., a natural performance energy foods brand, has closed Series A funding in advance of its upcoming launch at sporting goods, running, cycling, outdoor, golf…
Keen Announces Six Spring 2015 Keen Effect Grantees
In celebration of Earth Day, Keen unveiled the first six 2015 grant recipients of Keen Effect – a fan-activated grant program that supports non-profits around the world who are inspiring responsible outdoor participation. Each recipient will receive $10,0
Ebay’s Enterprise Segment Delivers Robust Q1 Gains
Ebay reported sales in its Enterprise segment, formerly GSI Commerce, rose 7.1 percent to $288 million from $269 million…
RECALL: 300 Ertlrenz Ski Boot Heat Liners
Gorsuch Ltd. Of Avon CO is recalling about 300 Ertlrenz ski boot liners because they can overheat when charging, posing a fire hazard…
RECALL: Trek Recalls Nearly 1 Million Bikes
Trek Bicycle is recalling nearly 1 million bikes sold since 1999 following reports of three injuries, including one which resulted in quadriplegia, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Trek attributed the injuries to improper use o
Vans to Host Propeller Film
Vans will mark the official release of the first-ever, feature-length Vans global skateboarding video, Propeller, across cities during April and May. Directed by acclaimed skateboard filmmaker Greg Hunt and featuring full parts from some of the biggest n
Mt. Baker Freezes Prices to Lure Back Season Pass Holders
Mt. Baker Ski Area is freezing season pass prices for the third straight season following what management said was the toughest season in their 50-year career…
Under Armour to Open Design Center in Portland, OR
Under Armour confirmed plans to move into the former YMCA building south of downtown Portland to support its footwear and innovation capacities. According to the Oregonian, Under Armour will move about 50 employees, most of them footwear designers, from a
REI Begins Search for Next Marketing Leader
REI, America’s largest consumer co-op and specialty outdoor retailer, has initiated a search for its next marketing leader following the departure last month of Annie Zipfel…
Les Mills Provides PHIT America $35,000 in Grant Funding
Les Mills announced that it is a gold sponsor of PHIT America, a cause dedicated to increasing physical activity and fitness to improve the health of Americans. As part of this partnership, the company will provide $35,000…

Under Armour’s Q1 Revenues Climb 25 Percent
Under Armour reported earnings in its first quarter declined 13 percent, as expected, and came in a penny ahead of Wall Street's target. Revenues jumped 25 percent with apparel running ahead 21 percent and footwear surging 41 percent. The company rai
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Open Sixth Oregon Location April 25
Sportsman's Warehouse has scheduled the grand opening for its new location in Klamath Falls, OR for Saturday, April 25…
EVantage Debuting New Polaris e-Bike at Toyota Grand Prix
E-bike promoter EVantage USA Inc. is taking advantage of a ban on gas combustion engines from the infields of certain open-wheel race tracks to promote its Polaris electric fat bikes…

FASTG8 Adds Casey Sheahan and Zohar Ziv
FASTG8 said former Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan and former Deckers Outdoor COO Zohar Ziv have signed on as strategic investors…