Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, announced the launch of its new online store GanderOutdoors.com. Categories include: Shooting, Camping, Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Wear, Cycling and Active Sport.
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Blain’s Farm & Fleet Entering Michigan
The first two locations are planned to open in Jackson and Portage this fall.
SXSW Announces Finalists For 2018 Accelerator Pitch Event
DashTag, KidzToPros, Nix, Tellyo and UPGRADED were the finalists in the Sports and Performance category for the 10th annual SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event.
Polarmax Introduces Eco-Friendly New Packaging
Citing the challenges around underwear packaging in terms of durability and recycling, Polarmax has introduced a new reusable fabric mesh bag.
Alterra Mountain Company Is Born
The joint venture of affiliates of KSL Capital Partners and Henry Crown and Company that curated 12 premier destinations in North America, now has a name: Alterra Mountain Company.

Macquarie Capital Downgrades Under Armour To Underperform
Macquarie Capital downgraded its rating on Under Armour to “Underperform” due to sales, margin and capital concerns. Sales In North America are expected to be pressured by the speculated exit out from tennis and some outdoor categories as well as continued challenges from Academy Sports & Outdoor.

Deutsche Bank Upgrades Dick’s On Signs Of Stabilizing Industry
Deutsche Bank upgraded its rating on Dick’s Sporting Goods to “Buy”’ due to the signs of more-favorable trends in footwear and inventory pressures across the industry lessening.

Under Armour To Host 2nd Annual Mountain Running Series
Under Armour announced the race dates and locations for the 2nd annual Under Armour Mountain Running Series, presented by Gore-Tex Products

Fanatics Opens Pick-Up Lockers At NBA Store
Fanatics has opened a self-serve, order pick-up locker at the flagship NBA Store in New York City. Based on initial program results, Fanatics will expand the automated buy online, pick-up in store (BOPIS) lockers to additional sites in 2018.

OBIT: Buff Founder Joan Rojas Mas
Joan Rojas Mas, the founder of the Buff died of cancer on January 7. He was 71 years old.
Teamwork Acquires License To Norman Rockwell
Teamwork Athletic has acquired the license to Norman Rockwell. The new product features authentic Norman Rockwell illustrations onto their premium sublimated ProSphere holiday sweaters.
Saucony Athlete Molly Huddle Breaks Half Marathon Record
Two-time Olympian and Saucony athlete Molly Huddle broke the American record for the half marathon by running 1:07:25 to finish in seventh place at the 2018 Houston Half Marathon on Sunday. Deena Kastor had held the record.
NRF Foundation Gala Raises $2.8 Million For Education
The fourth annual NRF Foundation Gala took place Sunday, January 14, at Pier Sixty in New York City, featuring an uplifting awards program and formal dinner that included both silent and live auctions.
Kentucky and Oklahoma Take Top Cheer Honor
The College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, an elite competition produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association and the Universal Dance Association, two Varsity Spirit brands, took place this weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Big Rock Sports Announces Nashville Show
Big Rock Sports LLC announced that the outdoor distributor will consolidate its annual January shows into one industry-leading event next year in Nashville, TN.