Under pressure from investors, the sporting goods retailer will hire an independent third party to review its labor and corporate governance practices.
Category: Outdoor
Momentum Continues At Western Mountain Resorts
Spending reached record levels in August due to higher room rates and strong visitation and winter bookings are up strongly, according to DestiMetrics.
Headsweats Names Podium Imports As Canadian Distributor
The Cincinnati-based manufacturer of performance headwear for runners and athletes expanded their international presence with a partnership with Canadian distributor Podium Imports.
Abom Adds Former Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs As Advisor
Abom, Inc., which develops and patents anti-fogging solutions for goggles added retired Marine General Peter Pace, sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as an advisor.
Headwinds For China’s High-end Bike Sales
Retail sales of high-end sport bicycles fell by roughly one-quarter in China in 2015, marking the third double-digit decline since such sales peaked in 2013, according to a market overview released by Messe Friedrichshafen last week on the first day of the sixth Asia Bike Show.
Camber Outdoors Opens Applications For Mentoring Program
The nine-month program is designed to create a one-on-one relationship between seasoned professional women and up-and-coming leaders.
G-Form Partners With Ski Utah To Promote Outdoor Safety
The partnership makes G-Form the official protection sponsor across all of Ski Utah’s activities and partnership projects.
LCI Brands Names First VP Of Product Development
Patty Stemp, who spent the last 14 years at S.I. Jacobson Manufacturing leading their sales and new product development teams, joined LCI Brands August 25.
Skhoop Unveils Redesigned Website
The Swedish outdoor company introduced a redesigned website that features its fall/winter 2016 collection and a Skhoop Outdoors gear spotlight.
Granite Gear Launches Online Storytelling Journal
The Minnesota-based outdoor product manufacturer’s Journal will feature stories about inspiring adventures had by their athletes and ambassador team.
Dick’s Adds Stores In Washington, New York And Virginia
The Silverdale, WA location will have Nike and Under Armour shops, while the ones in Melville, NY and Charlottesville, VA will combine a Dick’s Sporting Goods and a Field & Stream under one roof.
Head Sued By Bode Miller
The skier is part owner of his new sponsor, Bomber Ski, and is contesting his obligations to Head in accordance with the 2015 termination of his endorsement agreement.
Mountain Bikers Acknowledge Image Problem
Seven in 10 rank a negative image of their sport as the number one threat to expanding trail access in their communities, an IMBA membership survey shows.
Raleigh Parent Partners With Beeline Bikes
Accell North America partnered with Beeline Bikes, the mobile bike shop operator, to enhance its direct sales operations.
Life Is Good Promotes Positivity During U.S. Election Season
Life is Good launched a new Positive State Collection and campaign to spread the power of optimism during the 50 days leading up to the presidential election.
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