The grant program gives trail clubs and land managers the financial means to complete hiking trail projects around the country. Applications close February 17, 2017.
Category: Outdoor
Essilor/Luxottica Merger Corners Half Of The World’s Sunglasses
The new company could skirt antitrust hurdles as it will only account for 16 percent of the eyewear market, but for the active lifestyle industry, a stranglehold on sunglasses is a bigger concern.
VF Corp. Appoints VP Investor Relations
VF Corp. stated that Joe Alkire has been named vice president, investor relations and financial planning & analysis, effective immediately. He will report to Scott Roe, VF’s chief financial officer.
Salomon Appoints VP Of Footwear
Guillaume Meyzenq will now be responsible for innovation, product marketing, design, development, sourcing, sales and operation planning and commercial for the company’s footwear category.
Tenacity Adventure Fitness Opens Climbing Room
The indoor climbing and bouldering area is located within 20 minutes of popular Tennessee climbing destinations.
Lowa Sponsors Hari Berger Speed Climbing Competition
Lowa Boots will sponsor the competition at the 22nd annual Ouray Ice Festival, which will take place January 19-22, 2017 in Ouray, CO.
Luxottica And Essilor Confirm Merger Details
Based on a preliminary analysis, the combined group is expected to progressively generate revenue and cost synergies ranging from €400 million to €600 million in the medium term.
Ugg Collaborates With 3.1 Phillip Lim
Ugg for Men, a division of Deckers Brands, will launch a limited edition fall 2017 collaboration with designer Phillip Lim as part of his 3.1 Phillip Lim line.
Rocky Brands Announces CFO Transition
Mike Staude, vice president of finance, has been appointed interim chief financial officer following the resignation of James E. McDonald as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company.
Cold Weather And Hot Talk At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
While snowy and chilly weather throughout much of the country cheered spirits, concerns over bankruptcies, politics, shifting consumer behavior and show dates were still top of mind at the show.
Vail Resorts Reports Season-To-Date Visits Down 13 Percent
Vail Resorts Inc. reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through January 8, 2017, and for the prior-year period through January 10, 2016.
Patagonia And Black Diamond Founders Challenge Utah’s Politics
Yvon Chouinard and Peter Metcalf are working together again.
Paddlesports Coalition Endorses Paddlesports Retailer As Industry’s Trade Show
Paddlesports Retailer will debut on August 29-September 1, 2017 in Madison, WI, utilizing the common format of an opening on-water demo followed by three days in the hall.
Exxel Outdoors Expands Big Market & Outfitter Group
The privately held collection of outdoor recreation gear brands retooled the group with management promotions and new hires as well as a fresh brand approach, said Tory Upham, general manager.
Vista Outdoor Names Dave Allen President, Outdoor Products Segment
Allen joined Vista Outdoor as SVP of sales in 2016 and previously served as the president of Coleman USA.
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