Lenzing Accelerates Tencel Plans in Wake of Slowing Chinese Economy
Lenzing has reshuffled its Management Board as part of a plan to accelerate production and sales of Tencel, a rayon fiber favored by many outdoor lifestyle apparel brands for its drape, texture and environmental story…
Gildan Confirms $250 Million Expansion in North Carolina
Gildan Yarns, LLC confirmed it will invest more than $250 million to expand its yarn production at three North Carolina plants in a ceremony attended by the state's governor and secretary of commerce…
Field and Stream to Open in Crescent Springs, KY
Dick's Sporting Goods announced its specialty Field & Stream retail store will open on Nov. 1 in Crescent Springs, KY, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening weekend celebration…
Gates Partners with LEVA to Push Belt Drive Technology for EBikes
Gates Corporation, a Denver, CO-based maker of belts for automotive and industrial markets, has partnered with the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) to promote the advantages of belt drives over chains and derailleurs in the rapidly growing electr
Outdoor Sports Marketing Shifts to New Rep Model
Outdoor Sports Marketing (OSM) has changed how it assigns its reps in an effort to raise the bar on what retailers and vendors should expect from their rep agencies…
NSSF Updates Modern Sporting Rifle Consumer Report
The National Shooting Sports Foundation's initial Modern Sporting Rifle Report, conducted in 2010, revealed that owners were passionate about their MSRs, that most used them often and largely for target shooting, that they owned multiple modern sport
REIT Acquires Camelback Mountain Resort
EPR Properties (EPR) has closed on a transaction to acquire the Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville, PA, for approximately $70 million. The resort consists of 160 acres of skiable terrain and includes a waterpark, an outdoor adventure park, a 40 lan
Colorado Pays Federal Government to Reopen Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado became the second state in as many days to reach an agreement with the U.S. Department of Interior to open national park. Gov. John Hickenlooper said the state reached an agreement to pay for the reopening of Rocky Mountain National Park starting
Government Shutdown Shines Spotlight on Rec Economy, But Impact on Policy Remains Murky
The shutdown of national parks, monuments, forests, refuges, recreation areas and thousands of campsites may have done more to demonstrate the enormous economic impact of the outdoor recreation industry than any research or Congressional testimony ever co
Dissident Billabong Shareholder Boosts Holdings Ahead of Shareholder Meeting
Affiliates of an investment firm that has vowed to oust most of Billabong International Ltd’s board of directors has boosted its holdings in the company…
Bauer Sets Secondary Offering of Shares by the Kohlberg Funds
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. announced that funds advised or managed by Kohlberg Management VI, LLC, Bauer's largest shareholder, plan to sell 3.2 million share of Bauer stock. After the sale, Kohlberg's ownership interest will be reduced to ap
Octane Fitness Seeks Historic Ruling From US Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a petition by Octane Fitness LLC, which is seeking well over $1 million in attorneys fees after defeating a patent lawsuit brought by Icon Health & Fitness, Inc…
Johnson Outdoors Restores Dividend After More Than Four-Year Hiatus
Johnson Outdoors Inc. declarded its first quarterly dividend in more than four-year years last week, saying that after five years of restructuring it is well positioned to continue growing and reward its shareholders…
Bauer Partners with Cocona Natural Technologies
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. partnered with Cocona Natural Technologies to unveil 37.5 technology for hockey, an advanced fast-drying moisture management process…
FESI Appoints Nike Exec President
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), which represents the European sporting goods industry, has appointed Bruno Alves as president. Alves, who is the senior director of government and public affairs at Nike Europe, will succeed F
