Millennials Depend on Word-of-Mouth More Than Boomers
A recently released study from Radius Global Marketing Research identifies some key similarities and differences in shopping habits, preferences, and influences among Millennials (18-32) and Baby Boomers (49-67)…
Secretary Jewell Announces $1 Million Private Funding Commitment
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced a public-private partnership with American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. that she said will help Interior meet its goal of providing 100,000 work and training opportunities to young people and veterans on pu
GU Energy Hires Adam Chamberlain as VP of Marketing
GU Energy Labs, creators of the energy gel, is pleased to announce that Adam Chamberlain has joined the company as vice president of marketing. Chamberlain joins GU after having spent nearly seven years at Black Diamond Equipment..
Bill Would Allow ‘Reciprocity’ for Concealed Carry Permits
Senator John Cornyn (R-Tx) has introduced a bill that would require that states engage in 'reciprocity' when it comes to concealed handgun permits…
2014 ATA Show Draws 3,000 Archery Retailers and Buyers
Dubbed the “big show for the bow,” the Archery Trade Association trade held in Nashville, Tennessee had a successful 2014 run…
REI Pledges Private Label Will Be 100 Percent Bluesign Compliant by 2018
REI’s Private Brands division, which is the largest source of apparel and equipment sold by the retailer, has committed to using only 100 percent bluesign-certified fabrics by the time it launches its 2018 product lines…
BandO Acquires Performance Textiles
Brand & Oppenheimer Co., Inc. (B&O) has acquired the assets of Performance Textiles, Inc., a leading supplier of high-performance fabrics used by tactical, outdoor, athletic and other brands…
Denver Mayor to Kick off SIA Snow Show
Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock will join SnowSports Industries America (SIA) board members and thousands of industry members to celebrate the upcoming Olympic Winter Games and kick off the 2014 SIA Snow Show in the Colorado Convention Center’s Atri
Report: Nike, Puma in Talks to Develop Bio-Leather Shoes from Chicken Feathers
Eco-leather Corp. is collaborating with Nike and Puma on developing an athletic shoe made out of non-toxic materials, Fast Company reports…
Gander Mountain Reopening Planned for Johnson City
Gander Mountain is planning a spring reopening of its Johnson City, NY, location…
Zappos Couture Redesigned with Andre Leon Talley as Artistic Director
Zappos Couture revealed their redesigned web presence with artistic direction and editorial from international editor-at-large of Numero (Russia) and member of the Board of Trustees, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Andre Leon Talley…
Kristi Rummel Forms Own Media Company
Long time Sierra Magazine national advertising director and outdoor industry professional, Kristi Rummel has formed a new advertising media company…
Backcountry Experience Returns for 2014 SIA Snow Show
The Backcountry Experience exhibit will return to the 2014 SIA Snow Show (Jan. 30 – Feb. 2) for a third year with safety seminars, expert appearances, panel discussions and more than 50 brands.
2013 SHOT Business/NSSF Awards
Every year at the SHOT show a number of SHOT Business magazine and National Shoots Sports Foundation awards are presented…
AAFA Signs MOU to Boost US-African Cotton Trade
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), and the African Cotton & Textile Industries Federation (ACTIF) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to expand trade and investme