Lords of the Chiken, a snowboarding project engineered by Jon Stark that showcases the next chapter of Chikenmeat, was released today.
Category: Outdoor
REI Presents Appalachian Trail Film ‘Paul’s Boots’
The film tells the story of how a collection of gritty volunteer hikers helped achieve one man’s lifelong goal of hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Pou Sheng Year-to-date Sales Up 5.7 Percent
The largest distributor of globally branded athletic and outdoor footwear in Greater China reported revenue grew 5 percent year over year in September.
Mountain Khakis To Open First Retail Location
The manufacturer of mountain lifestyle apparel plans to open its first brick-and-mortar store in partnership with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on November 26.
European Outdoor Group Expands Team
The trade group, which opened its membership to retailers in 2014, has hired two retail consultants and added a sustainability project manager to its staff.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sets Grand Opening Festivities For Five Stores
The locations are in Boca Raton, FL; Morristown, TN; New Philadelphia, OH; Springfield, OH; and Olympia, WA.
Cascade Designs Names Brand Directors
The former brand director at Platypus Hydration is taking on Therm-a-Rest, while a former project engineer with Yeti Cooler will take on Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl.
Timbuk2 To Open Two New York City Stores
The first will open in Manhattan on October 15, followed by a Brooklyn store opening in November.
Angel Fire Celebrates 50th Anniversary Season
The resort expanded its terrain parks, added snowcats and will host a weekend-long celebration in January to mark its Golden Anniversary.
Nikwax Adds East Coast Sales Agencies
The additional agencies are intended to better serve specialty retail for the fall trade show season.
Icebug Footwear Hires Mid-Atlantic Sales Rep
Working with companies such as Kavu, Picky Bars and Aquamira, Byer has a history in the endurance sports industry and has had success working with up-and-coming brands.
OIA Endorses Gubernatorial Candidates In Vermont, Montana
These endorsements come as part of OIA’s growing focus on the role state and local governments can play to support its members as well as close-to-home recreation opportunities.
Sports Direct Lowers Earnings Guidance
The U.K.’s largest sporting goods retailer said it now expects underlying earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to come in around £300 million in fiscal 2017.
AAFA Calls For Alibaba To Be Re-listed As Notorious Market
In its letter, AAFA emphasized Alibaba’s failure to meet the USTR’s recommendations to prevent the sale of counterfeits on its platforms.
Council On Active Aging Issues 2020-2030 Plan
“The focus is on developing plans to maximize the functional ability of every person, to create age-friendly environments, and to align health systems with the needs of older populations,” the ICAA said in a statement.
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