Paddlesports Retailer, the official national tradeshow of the paddlesports industry, has announced the addition of Robin Brown to the sales team.
Category: Outdoor
OIA Releases First-Ever Congressional-Level Outdoor Recreation Economy Report
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released congressional-level Outdoor Recreation Economy reports for all 435 congressional districts. These reports are the first of their kind that captures the power of a vast multi-billion dollar economic engine in our local communities and across the nation.
Trump Backtracks On TPP Renewal
After floating the possibility on April 12 of rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter late Tuesday that he didn’t think the deal was positive for the U.S. economy.
JD Sports Fiscal Year Profit Soars 24 Percent
Fresh off its acquisition of Finish Line Inc., JD Sports Fashion Plc reported profit before tax grew 24 percent to £294.5 million in fiscal year 2018 ended Feb. 3.

Wells Fargo Upgrades Newell Brands On Potential Further Sales
Wells Fargo raised its rating on Newell Brands due to expectations that proceeds from divestitures will come in greater than planned. West Fargo expects the second round of asset sales will include Newell’s outdoor & recreation division, which includes Coleman, along with outdoor apparel and beverage brands; and its fishing brands.
Keen Names Kate Sweeney As COO
Keen Inc. has named Kate Sweeney as COO. Sweeney joins the executive leadership at Keen to drive results as the brand continues to build and invest in its future growth.
Columbia Makes Two Communications Appointments
Columbia Sportswear Co. has appointed Mary Ellen Glynn as director of corporate communications and Sara Bradshaw as corporate communications manager.
Gander Outdoors Sets Grand Openings For Monroe And Warren
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, set grand opening festivities for stores in Monroe, NC; and Warren, OH.
Jaybird Joins The Conservation Alliance
Sports audio and technology company Jaybird has joined The Conservation Alliance. In conjunction with this news, the company has announced two Earth Day promotions to benefit the organization.
Camping World Plans New SuperCenters In Georgia, Illinois And Ohio
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced expansion plans for the development of new SuperCenters in Augusta, GA, Marion, IL, and Huber Heights, OH.
Coleman Launches App To Inspire People To Get Outdoors
The Coleman – Get Outdoors app encourages exploration by allowing users to identify new camping destinations, and a partnership with Recreation.gov delivers users access to more than 25,000 campgrounds and parks directly from the app.
PACT Apparel Closes Second Round Of Funding
Wear Pact LLC (PACT), a Boulder, CO-based ethical and organic apparel basics brand, announced that the company has closed the second round of equity financing with Revelry Brands LLC.
RECALL: Look Pivot Ski Bindings
About 6,900 Look Pivot ski bindings from Rossignol are being recalled. The heel piece on the ski binding can come loose, posing a fall hazard to the skier.

Camping Taking Off
Driven by an influx of younger and more ethnically diverse newcomers, camping is making a comeback with more than 6 million campers arriving over the last three years, according to the 2018 North American Camping Report. The report still found conflicted about technology as part of the camping experience and their commitment to “un-plug” in the outdoors.

Frank Hugelmeyer Sees RVs Supporting Camping’s Growth
With the RV (recreational vehicle) industry seeing record sales over the last three years at a double-digit growth pace, it’s no surprise to Frank Hugelmeyer, president of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), that camping is seeing an uptick.