ClubCrown Signs Larry Nelson as Brand Ambassador
ClubCrown by Vive has signed veteran Tour Pro Larry Nelson and his son Drew to its Brand Ambassador program…
Oslo, Almaty and Beijing Are Three Finalists for 2022 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday said the Kazakh city of Almaty, Beijing and Oslo are the three finalists to host the 2022 Winter Games….
PMA and ILWU Vow to Keep West Coast Ports and Contract Talks Running
As expected, West Coast ports continued to operate normally last week after a six-year contract between dock workers and the terminal operators and container lines they work for expired. Both parties said they expect operations to continue at all 29 ports
Bosch eBike Systems Sets up Support Center for Asian OEMS
Bosch eBike Systems is setting up a regional business unit in China with technical and commercial experts to help Asia's bicycle manufacturers prepare for growing global demand for pedelec bikes…
Departing Grassroots President Guided Industry Through Tumultuous Change
Roanne Miller will leave Grassroots Outdoor Alliance in August after guiding the organization through five of the most tumultuous years in specialty retailing history…
Outdoor/Athletic Footwear Brands Draws Germany Tannery to US
Germany’s ISA TanTec expects is establishing its first tannery in the United States in Mississippi to fulfill growing demand from U.S. footwear brands…
Jarden Prices $300 Million Euro Bond Offering
Jarden Corporation priced Thursday a €300 million euro note offering that it is placing with qualified institutional buyers and investors outside the United States. The notes would be guaranteed by certain of the company's domestic subsidiaries
OR to Highlight Urban Lifestyle Brands Next Month
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014 will include a new Venture Out exhibit for brands catering to the growing urban and lifestyle trend that has influenced and invigorated the modern outdoor movement…
Pelican Names New Director of Communications and Marketing
Pelican International, designer and manufacturer of kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and fishing boats announces the appointment of Vincent Bédard as director, communications and marketing…
Grassroots Names Eddins Southeast Rep of the Year
Scott Eddins, lead territory sales and manager for Outdoor Sports Marketing, was named Sales Representative of the Year for the southeast region at the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance awards and recognition dinner in Loveland, CO earlier this month…
Former Asics Europe Chair Buys Control of Karhu Holding BV
The former chairman of Asics Europe has recapitalized the Finnish footwear company Karhu Holding BV in a deal that makes his family the company's largest shareholder…
Adidas Execs Meet in Rio to Discuss Suarez’s Fate
Adidas executives held an emergency meeting in Rio de Janeiro Wednesday to discuss the fate of Uruguayan soccer star Luis Suarez after images of him apparently biting an Italian defender were beamed to millions of fans watching the FIFA World Cup 2014 tou
GoPro Shares Up 30 Percent in First Day of Trading
GoPro Inc. shares closed at $31.34 on their first day of trading on the NASDAQ Thursday, marking one of the more successful initial public offerings of the year. The company had priced its IPO shares at $24, which valued the company at about $2.96 billion
One Source Apparel Fills Top Sales and Business Development Position
One Source Apparel has hired 25-year industry veteran John Mitchell as vice president of global sales and new business development. Mitchell's career has included leadership roles at Polartec, Outlast Technologies and most recently…
Outdoor Retailer to Showcase Made In America Products and Content
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Outdoor Retailer (OR) are bringing a Made in America Product Showcase to OR Summer Market Aug. 6-9 in recognition of the growing interest in domestic manufacturing. The showcase will feature 30 products from American
