Category: Outdoor

The U.S. Senate on September 16 passed by unanimous consent S. 3051, America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act. This major package of natural resource management and conservation provisions now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives, where a vote is expected as soon as this week, according to the American Sportfishing Association (ASA).



Hydro Flask announced a multi-year sponsorship with USA Surfing supporting its athletes in domestic and international competitions including the USA Surfing Championships and the sport’s debut at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Bollé Brands hired François Benaben, former VP for Rossignol Group for Europe, Asia and the Southern Hemisphere, as president of its Sport and Luxury business.

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, announced its marketing partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service.

Amazon announced the first recipients of investments from The Climate Pledge Fund: CarbonCure Technologies, Pachama, Redwood Materials, Rivian, and Turntide Technologies.

Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 75 percent increase in the company’s quarterly special dividend paid to holders of the company’s Class A Common Stock from 8 cents per share to 14 cents per share.

Camping World Holdings and Major League Baseball announced a new element to the organizations’ multi-year partnership that names Camping World the presenting partner of the 2020 National League Championship Series on FOX and FS1.

E-bike manufacturer, VanMoof, has raised a $40 million investment from Norwest Venture Partners, Felix Capital and Balderton Capital. The funding brings VanMoof’s total capital raised to $73 million and furthers the e-bike brand’s mission of getting the next billion on bikes.

Safilo Group S.p.A. announced the signing of a new term loan facility for an amount of €108.0 million ($123 mm) to provide Safilo S.p.A. with additional liquidity to finance working capital and investment needs for activities located in Italy.