Patagonia and The North Face, two founding members of The Conservation Alliance, have each committed to contribute an additional $100,000 annually over the next four years to support the new staff position, and to seed the Public Lands Defense Fund.
Category: Outdoor
2017 Outdoor Recreation Summit Names Keynote Speakers
Speakers include John Snyder, an outdoor recreation and economic development policy advisor with Washington’s governor Jay Inslee’s office, and Cailin O’Brien-Feeney, Local Recreation Advocacy Manager with the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA).
Smith Signs Olympic Medalist Gus Kenworthy To Ski Team
The British-born American freestyle skier has dominated the halfpipe, superpipe and slopestyle course for several seasons, earning him five X-Games medals.
Outdoor Retailer Considers Moving From Utah
Outdoor Retailer, in cooperation with Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, will solicit proposals for venue locations for shows and events scheduled for November 2018 and beyond.
Outdoor Retailer Exploring New Venue
At least partly due to industry concerns over Utah’s land policies, Outdoor Retailer will be soliciting proposals for venue locations for shows and events scheduled for November 2018 and beyond.
Wolverine Appoints Todd Spaletto To Head Outdoor And Lifestyle Group
Wolverine World Wide Inc. appointed Todd Spaletto, former president of The North Face, to the position of president of the Wolverine Outdoor and Lifestyle Group and Jim Zwiers to the position of executive vice president.
Fishing, Marmot And Rawlings Drive Newell’s Outdoor Q4 Gains
Helped by strong performances by its fishing segment as well as Marmot and Rawlings, the Outdoor Solutions segment of Newell Brands Inc. saw sales rebound in the fourth quarter, Newell Brands officials said on a conference call Monday with analysts.
EMS, Bob’s Stores Return To Bankruptcy Court
Pending court approval, Sports Direct will become the stalking horse bidder in an upcoming bankruptcy auction as well as provider of debtor-in-possession financing to support the reorganization.
VF Outdoor And Wolverine Lead Eastern Outfitters’ Unsecured Creditors List
VF Outdoor, Wolverine World Wide, Carhartt and Under Armour were among those left with the largest unpaid bills in the bankruptcy case of Eastern Outfitters, the parent of Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) and Bob’s Stores.
United Sporting Companies Promotes Grace Brickle, Rob George
The nationwide distributor of hunting, outdoor and marine products, promoted Grace Brickle to director of human resources and Rob George to senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Eastern Outfitters Files For Bankruptcy
Eastern Outfitters, the parent of Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) and Bob’s Stores, filed for chapter 11 protection in Delaware. As expected, Sports Direct International Plc, the U.K.’s largest sporting goods chain, reached an agreement to become a stalking-horse bidder in a bankruptcy auction.
Gore Fabrics Division Establishes Ambitious Environmental Goals For 2020
Included in these goals is Gore Fabrics’ intent to eliminate PFCs of Environmental Concern from its consumer fabrics products as an important milestone in its long-term journey towards continuously reducing the environmental footprint of its products throughout their full life cycle.
The North Face Adds Three Snowboarders
The North Face announced the addition of Austin Smith, Jossi Wells, Cole Navin, and Jake Blauvelt to its snow team.
Trek Acquires Revolution Cycles
Trek Bicycle has purchased Revolution Cycles, a four-store chain with locations in Washington, D.C.; Stafford and Arlington, VA; and Rockville, MD,.
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