Fifty-two businesses from across the country joined The Conservation Alliance in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging him to protect North America’s wild places by upholding the National Roadless Rule. (Read More)
Seattle-based action sports and outdoor retailer Evo announced it is relocating its current headquarters to a new location at the Cedar Speedster building at 401 North 36th Street in Fremont this fall. (Read More)
Emerald Expositions Events Inc. announced the appointment of Brian Field as chief operating officer. For the last five years, Field was COO of UBM Americas. (Read More)
American Airlines is eliminating its hefty oversize bag fees for large sports equipment and musical instruments ahead of the summer travel season. Passengers checking items including surfboards, skis and bikes will now pay standard checked bag fees instead of an oversize bag fee of $150 each way on domestic flights. (Read More)
Duluth Trading Company announced the grand opening of its 53rd store in Danbury, CT. (Read More)
VF Corporation announced that it has completed the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization into an independent, publicly traded company. (Read More)
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced capstone projects for Class 4 of the Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy (FLA), an immersive leadership experience for the next generation of outdoor industry game-changers. This year’s class includes 35 driven emerging leaders from REI, Yakima, Pacific Crest Trail Association, Backcountry.com, The North Face, Outdoor Research, Burley and others. (Read More)
VF Corp. reported earnings and sales in the fourth quarter came in ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimates but provided 2020 guidance that was lower than targets. By segment, revenue for Outdoor is expected to increase approximately 4 percent to 5 percent, or 5 percent to 6 percent on a constant dollar basis, and revenue for Active is expected to increase approximately 6 percent to 7 percent, or 9 percent to 10 percent on a constant dollar basis. (Read More)
Briko USA announced a partnership with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) that will see Briko road helmets distributed to North American bicycle retailers. (Read More)
Specialized Bicycle Components revealed several promotions at its U.S. team following news that Jeff McGuane, its general manager, had joined Fox Racing as CEO. (Read More)
