This year’s annual grants marked a milestone for the foundation both in the number of awards and the amount awarded.
Category: Outdoor

Robin Williams’ Bicycle Collection Auctioned To Raise $600,000
The bicycle collection of late comedian and action Robin Williams was auctioned on Paddle8, raising more than $600,000 for the Challenged Athlete Foundation (CAF) and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Mountain Khakis Names Southeast Sales Agency
Mountain 2 Sea, with offices in North Carolina and Florida, also represents Buff, Eagle Creek, ExOfficio, Gregory, Marmot and Stanley.
MEC To Open Fifth Quebec Store Saturday
The new 24,000-square-foot store marks the Vancouver, B.C-based specialty retailer’s continued expansion in eastern Canada.

Moody’s Confirms Bass Pro’s Debt Ratings
The debt ratings had been placed under review for a possible downgrade following Bass Pro’s announcement that it planned to acquire Cabela’s.
Cabela’s Moves Ahead With New Store Design
Cabela’s Incorporated will begin construction on a newly designed store in Texas this year even as it awaits approval of its acquisition by Bass Pro Shops.

Boot Barn Posts Profit In Q3
Boot Barn reported a profit against a loss, helped by improving sales and lower expenses.

TNF Opens Flagship Store In New York City
The North Face opened its first-ever flagship store in New York City on iconic Fifth Avenue Wednesday morning. The 20,000-square-foot store is located at 510 Fifth Ave.
Farm To Feet Partners With SwimRun North Carolina
Farm to Feet will provide each participant in the endurance race, which alternates running and swimming, with a pair of its socks.

How Much Can Garmin Gain From Fitness?
The GPS brand beat expectations in the third quarter thanks to margin growth from its rapidly growing fitness segment. However, those gains will be hard to sustain.
SOG Appoints Joe Mc Swiney CEO
Mc Swiney is an outdoor industry veteran whose career includes a 21-year run with Cascade Designs Inc.

Keen Hires Casey Sheahan As President
The former CEO of Patagonia will succeed Steve Meineke, who will retire in mid-November and remain an active Keen Advisory Council member.
Tasc Sported By Everest Mountain Guide Jeff Evans
Tasc, the activewear company that is famous for using bamboo fibers in its apparel, will see its performance apparel taken to Everest, as famous explorer Jeff Evans premieres in Everest Air on the Travel Channel October 26.

POC Expands Cannondale-Drapac Pro Cycling Deal
POC, a leading manufacturer of ski and cycling products, expanded its partnership with the Cannondale-Drapac Pro Cycling Team and will be the official provider of apparel for the team starting January 1, 2017.

Why Cabela’s Is Eager For The Bass Pro Merger
In its first financial report since announcing the merger plans, the hunt-and-fish retailer showed that it could benefit from some of the scale that will come with the pending deal.