The company, which got its start making PFDs, named a new sales agency to support its growing footwear business in in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.
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Leatherman Sponsors REI Outessa Summit
Leatherman, a manufacturer of high quality multi-tools, will join female-focused REI Outessa Summit as a sponsor.
CODI Sells More Fox Factory Stock
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. raised approximately $63 million through its latest sale of Fox Factory Holding Corp.’s common stock in an Aug. 12 secondary offering.
Urban Camping, Stronger Yen Boost Snow Peak
Interest in urban camping in the company’s native Japan fueled strong growth in the first half, while profits grew even faster due to the strengthening yen.
Interbike Plans Cyclofest Service Project
Interbike, the largest bicycle trade event in North America, planned a volunteer service project to help build new singletrack trails just before the inaugural Fall Cyclofest festival.
Aisle Talk, Week of August 8
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By The Numbers, Week of August 8
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Columbia Sportswear Wins Bout in Patent Suit
Columbia Sportswear Company said the United States District Court for the District of Oregon ruled that Seirus Innovative Accessories infringed on one of Columbia’s design patents.
Utah to Host Three Outdoor Rec Summits
The Governor’s Office of Outdoor Recreation will host the summits this fall to show rural residents how they can plug into the state’s recreation economy.
FDRA Pushes for Clearer Athletic Footwear Clarification
The FDRA is urging the U.S. government to clarify and update the criteria for classifying footwear as athletic, which can increase or decrease the duty rate for these types of shoes.
Longshoremen Vote to Start Contract Talks Early
A majority of International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates voted to begin talks to extend a contract with employers at West Coast ports beyond 2019.
New Brands Helped Vista Outdoor Grow in Tough Q1
The company would have reported lower sales and gross margin in the quarter ended July 3 if not for contributions from CamelBak, Bell, Giro and Jimmy Styks.
G-Form Partners with BMX Pioneer Kevin Robinson
Athletic impact protection company G-Form partnered with four-time X-Games Gold Medalist Kevin “K-Rob” Robinson to become the official provider of his protective gear.
Access Fund Acquires Adirondack Climbing Site
The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, acquired the Pinnacle Boulders in the Southern Adirondacks of New York.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: $3 Billion Up For Grabs
With Sports Authority, Sport Chalet and City Sports going out of business, who will fill the gap in active lifestyle retail?
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