PeopleForBikes Donates $32K to Help Establishing Scholastic MTB Leagues
PeopleForBikes, the industry supported bicycling advocacy group, will donate $32,000 to the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) to help it develop interscholastic middle and high school mountain biking programs…
Ski Utah Says Modern Snow Making Nearly Offset Lack of Snow
Ski Utah reported that the states resorts closed the 2014-15 winter season with 3,946,762 million skier days, down 4.9 percent from the previous season, thanks in large part to their investment in snowmaking gear…
Shoe Carnival’s Q1 Earnings Climb
Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings rose 19.5 percent in the first quarter, to $10.4 million, or 52 cents a share. Comparable store sales increased 3.0 percent.. The gains came despite over 400 days of store closures due to the snowy weather in many of i
Sage Manufacturing Names Brand Manager
Sage Manufacturing, a Bainbridge, WA-based maker of fly rods, reels, apparel, and accessories, has appointed Catie Webster to the role of brand manager…
Goldwin Inc. Profit Growth Slowed in 2014
Goldwin Inc. reported its profit growth slowed substantially in the fiscal year ended March 31 and expects growth to slow further in fiscal 2016…
Nathan Launches Inspirational Running Video Campaign
Nathan, a leader in hydration and visibility gear, introduced a new user-generated video campaign, “Journeys in Running.” The initiative calls for runners of all levels to share their personal stories…
Adidas Outdoor Partners with We-Cycle
Adidas Outdoor partnered with We-Cycle, a nonprofit bike sharing initiative to reduce both carbon emissions and traffic congestion in Aspen, CO. Adidas Outdoor has signed on as title sponsor of the WE-cycle program…
Tilly’s Appoints CFO
Tilly’s, Inc. appointed Michael L. Henry as chief financial officer…
Russell Athletic to Launch LittleLeagueUniforms.com
Little League and Russell Athletic announced a partnership to transform the way local Little League programs design and order their uniforms. The newly launched LittleLeagueUniforms.com will be a one-stop-site where coaches, league administrators, and par
Stio Adopts Responsible Down Standard for Fall 2015 Line
Stio became the latest outdoor apparel brand to commit to using only responsibly sourced down from Allied Feather & Down for its Fall 2015 collection…
Candie’s Launches Instagram Campaign
Candie's will launch its spring/summer 2015 marketing campaign exclusively on the social media network, Instagram…
SIA Installs New Directors, Raises Membership Dues
The SnowSports Industries America (SIA) board installed new directors at its annual spring meeting in San Francisco May 3-6, when it also approved the association's first increase in membership dues since 1984 and heard updates on consumer research,
Late NHL Player Montador Suffered from CTE
Former NHL player Steve Montador had “widespread presence” of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of his death three months ago, according to a brain study released Tuesday by his estate's law firm. The news follows a judge's ruli
Columbia Sportswear Names New GM for Korea
Columbia Sportswear Company appointed a former Adidas executive to serve as general manager of the company’s wholly owned subsidiary in Korea, where bloated inventories are causing problems for many outdoor product companies…
Fitsok Announces Sponsorship of Grandma’s Marathon
Fitsok, makers of high performance technical socks for runners, announced their official sponsorship of the Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, MN. Grandma’s Marathon is the 16th largest marathon in the U.S…
