The donations mark The Conservation Alliance’s first funding disbursal for 2017, and the largest grant disbursal in the group’s 28-year history.
Category: Outdoor
All Good Adds New Canadian Distribution
The brand will make its debut at the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) West Trade Show in Vancouver, April 9-10.
Aisle Talk, Week Of April 3
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Names EVP Of Retail Operations
Sam Johnson joins Academy after seven years with Hhgregg Inc. where he most recently served as chief retail officer.
EMS And Bob’s Stores Continue To Shrink
The closings would leave EMS with 24 locations and Bob’s Stores with 14.
Eastern Outfitters Looks To Close 48 Stores
Eastern Outfitters LLC, the parent of Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores, won court approval for an expedited hearing on its plan to shutter 48 of its 86 stores.
How Does Emerald Expositions Make Money?
Emerald Expositions Events Inc.’s initial public offering reveals that its collection of sports-related trade shows, including Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and Interbike, are growing at a steady double-digit rate with healthy booth renewal rates. But particularly impressive is its overall robust profit margins and cash flow conversion.
Darby Communications Names Stand Up Initiative Selections
To kick off the program, Darby Communications will work with the American Alpine Club (AAC), a non-profit that focuses on advocacy and leadership to support the climbing community and promote conservation.
Leki Awards First Ligety-Weibrecht Ski Camp Scholarship
The scholarship includes registration fees for one week of camp at Mt. Hood, air travel to and from camp and Leki race gear.
Outdoor Sports Marketing Names National Account Sales Trainer
Will Pfister is responsible for OSM’s national account training service requirements in North and South Carolina, Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland markets. He joins outdoor industry veteran and co-trainer Gaston Farmer.
Patagonia Film Portrays Life At Sea
From surfers and spearfishers to a long-distance swimmer, a former coal miner and a group of at-risk kids on the streets of San Francisco,”Fishpeople” is about the transformative effects of time spent in the ocean.
Winter Conditions In Colorado Ski Country
After a couple weeks of spring skiing conditions, winter has returned to Colorado’s high country with double digit snow totals at Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) ski areas across the state.
Outdoor Retailer Parent Files For IPO
Revenues in the sports trade show industry sector, which includes Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and Interbike, grew at a CAGR of 14 percent from 2014 to 2016.
JanSport Collegiate Licensed Apparel Faces Layoffs
VF Corp. is eliminating 380 jobs due to the closing of its apparel decoration operations. The layoffs are related to its JanSport Collegiate Licensed Apparel business, which will be winding down business over the coming months.
Powdr Partners With Nokian Tyres For Nine Resorts
As official tire partner, Nokian Tyres will have the opportunity to engage directly with a target demographic of adventure seekers through on-site branding, as well as potential resort activations.
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