Fanatics will bring an all-new Jets Shop fan experience to www.jetsshop.com, beginning Apr. 1…
Category: Outdoor
High Sierra Among Samsonite’s Fastest Growing Brands
Samsonite International S.A. reported that 24.9 percent currency-neutral growth at High Sierra, and the acquisition of Gregory Mountain Products, helped fuel a 25.1 percent increase in sales in its casual product category in 2014…
Goal Zero Targets Tent, Backpack and Other Gear Makers
Goal Zero launched its Solar Ready collaboration program designed to give brands the ability to integrate its line of solar powered power devices into tents, backpacks and other outdoor products…
ASI Acquires Phat Cycles and Sterling
Advanced Sports International (ASI) has acquired Phat Cycles, the California-based beach cruiser brand. The purchase also includes the Sterling bicycles brand…
Vista Outdoor Names VP of Investor Relations
Vista Outdoor Inc., the parent of Bushnell, Federal Premium, Savage Arms, Primos, Blackhawk! and Bollé, named Michael Pici to serve as its vice president of investor relations…
Meijer Opens First Skechers Concept Shop
Meijer announced that it's continuing to up its fashion game with the spring launch of a Skechers concept shop inside the Knapp's Corner Meijer…
Newton Launches ‘Feel It, Spell It’ Challenge
Newton Running is partnering with Timex to ask runners nationwide to express how running makes them “feel” by spelling out words with their run routes, launching a first-ever initiative on this scale…
Gildan Named Title Sponsor of 2015 Life Time Esprit de She
Gildan has signed on as the title sponsor of Esprit de She – The Spirit of Her Race Series, the premiere athletic event series for women run by Life Time Fitness…
Shoe Carnival’s Q4 Profits Soar
Boosted by favorable weather and strength in boots, Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings rebounded in the fourth quarter to $2.97 million, or 15 cents a share, up from $598,000, or 3 cents a share, a year ago. Results easily topped the off-price shoe chai
Under Armour Employee Seeks Climbing Record
An Under Armour employee will attempt to summit six of the world’s highest mountains this spring in a record-breaking task. His Summits Challenge is designed to raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking…
Saucony Athletes Big Weekend Winners
Within a 48 hour period, Saucony athletes dominated road racing podiums from New York to Los Angeles to China.
Ben True won his third straight USA 15K title; Jared Ward was crowned USA Marathon Champion; Molly Huddle became the first American winner of NY
The North Face Solicits Grant Applications
The North Face began accepting applications for $500,000 in grant money that will be awarded through its 2015 Explore Fund grant program. Applications are due April 17…
Black Diamond Weighs Selling Brands
Citing a strong fourth quarter performance, high valuations for premium outdoor brands and its ability to offset federal taxes on asset sales, Black Diamond Inc. said it has hired two global investment banks to explore strategic buyers for its three brand
Western Mountain Resorts Still Tracking Ahead of Last Season
The occupancy rate at 19 western mountain resort areas was up 6.5 percent for the winter season-to-date period ending Feb. 28, while revenues were up 12.3 percent compared with the same period last year, according to Destimetrics…
National Ski Patrol Names Education Director
Dr. Sheila Summers has been hired as the education director of the National Ski Patrol (NSP). Dr. Summers will begin working for NSP in the Lakewood office on March 24, 2015…
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