OIA’s Executive Director Amy Roberts sent a letter to Secretary Ross congratulating him on his confirmation and outlining the priorities of the outdoor industry’s trade agenda.
Category: Outdoor
Aventura Clothing Partners With Uncommon Threads
As part of the partnership, Aventura will be donating new clothing quarterly that gives women the opportunity to be outfitted to raise self-confidence and feel empowered in their daily lives.
Fox Factory’s Q4 Races Past Expectations
The 16.6 percent revenue gain reflected a 27.5 percent and 7.8 percent increase in sales of powered vehicle products and bike products, respectively.
Aisle Talk, Week Of February 27
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Backwoods Finds Buyer
Jennifer Mull, previous CEO of Backwoods Retail, Inc. has agreed to a consulting arrangement with the new company.
Aetrex Worldwide Acquires SOLS Systems
Founded in 2013 and based in New York, NY, SOLS’ technology improves the fit and function of footwear.
Eagle Creek Partners With The Bodhi Agency
The Bodhi Agency will represent the MidWest and Great Lakes sales territory.
The North Face Adds Margo Hayes to Athlete Team
Hayes became the first woman to climb a confirmed 5.15a.
Billabong Releases Andy Warhol Collection
The collaboration comes through Billabong LAB, a division of the company that supports artists, musicians, designers, photographers and surf icons.
Big City Mountaineers Hosts Pico De Orizaba Climb
The content generated from the Orizaba Climb will focus on how the outdoors has influenced the participating women and how the Summit for Someone climbing series can have a profound impact for those who join.
Reynolds Cycling Hires Director Of Global Marketing
The manufacturer of premium carbon composite bicycle wheels selected Jonathan Reese, who joins Reynolds from outside the cycling industry.
Sport Chek Opens First Women’s-Only Store
Sport Chek opened its first women’s-only store in Calgary. Called Sport Chek Women, the 16,000-square-foot store was designed by an all-female team at the Canadian retailer.
Luxottica Shows Modest Earnings Gain In 2016
The parent of Oakley and RayBan’s earnings in 2016 rose 5.8 percent on a 2.8 percent revenue gain.
Fox Factory Sees Double-Digit Q4 Revenue Gain
Fourth-quarter earnings rose 25.0 percent on an adjusted basis on a 16.6 percent gain in sales.
OIA Applauds DOI Secretary Confirmation
The Outdoor Industry Association congratulated Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT) for his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as the 52nd secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI).
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