Keen Announces Six Spring 2015 Keen Effect Grantees
In celebration of Earth Day, Keen unveiled the first six 2015 grant recipients of Keen Effect – a fan-activated grant program that supports non-profits around the world who are inspiring responsible outdoor participation. Each recipient will receive $10,0
Ahnu Partners with Blake Brody
Ahnu, a division of Deckers Brands, has joined forces with Blake Brody, a manufacturer of high-quality indoor performance footwear, to officially launch Blake Brody for Ahnu – a women’s on-the-mat yoga studio footwear product that is part of the Ahn
Ebay’s Enterprise Segment Delivers Robust Q1 Gains
Ebay reported sales in its Enterprise segment, formerly GSI Commerce, rose 7.1 percent to $288 million from $269 million…
Wilson Completes Louisville Slugger Acquisition
Wilson Sporting Goods, Co., a division of Amer Sports Corporation, has completed its acquisition of the Louisville Slugger brand from Hillerich & Bradsby, Co., (H&B)…
Outdoor Voices Lands $1 Million in Seed Capital
Outdoor Voices, an active outdoor apparel company started in 2012, has raised $1.1 million in seed funding from General Catalyst Partners, Collaborative Fund, Red Sea Ventures, SWTLF Ventures, and Burch Creative Capital…
Les Mills Provides PHIT America $35,000 in Grant Funding
Les Mills announced that it is a gold sponsor of PHIT America, a cause dedicated to increasing physical activity and fitness to improve the health of Americans. As part of this partnership, the company will provide $35,000…
ECRM Acquires PressCamp
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) has acquired PressCamp, a media-meet-manufacturer event business focused on the cycling industry, from Lifeboat Events, LLC…
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Open Sixth Oregon Location April 25
Sportsman's Warehouse has scheduled the grand opening for its new location in Klamath Falls, OR for Saturday, April 25…
FASTG8 Adds Casey Sheahan and Zohar Ziv
FASTG8 said former Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan and former Deckers Outdoor COO Zohar Ziv have signed on as strategic investors…
Foot Locker Partners with Pensole
Foot Locker, Inc. has entered into a collaboration with Pensole Footwear Design Academy to invest in the next generation of footwear by fostering innovation and creativity in the classroom. Foot Locker and Pensole will partner with Asics Tiger on their fi
Polar Bottle Customers Report Much Lower Use of Disposable Water Bottles
People who purchase a reusable water bottle typically use and dispose of 107 fewer disposable plastic water bottles in the first year alone, reports Polar Bottle…
RECALL: Trek Recalls Nearly 1 Million Bikes
Trek Bicycle is recalling nearly 1 million bikes sold since 1999 following reports of three injuries, including one which resulted in quadriplegia, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Trek attributed the injuries to improper use o
Reef Resigns Luke Davis
Reef renewed its sponsorship of Luke Davis as a global toe-to-head ambassador for another three years…
Vans to Host Propeller Film
Vans will mark the official release of the first-ever, feature-length Vans global skateboarding video, Propeller, across cities during April and May. Directed by acclaimed skateboard filmmaker Greg Hunt and featuring full parts from some of the biggest n
Mt. Baker Freezes Prices to Lure Back Season Pass Holders
Mt. Baker Ski Area is freezing season pass prices for the third straight season following what management said was the toughest season in their 50-year career…
