Deuter and Ortovox Occupy New Colorado Digs
Deuter USA and Ortovox USA have relocated to a combined office and warehouse in Longmont, CO, that enables the sister brands to offer employees new amenities, increase shipments and better serve customers…
Astral Selected as Official PFD for USA Freestyle Team Competition
Astral's new freestyle-inspired vest, the YTV, has been selected as the official PFD of the USA Freestyle Kayak Team at the ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships. Taking place Sept. 2-8, 2013 on the Nantahala River in the heart of the North Carolin
Lenzing Sales Reach Record in 2012 Despite Falling Rayon Prices
Lenzing Group reported sales reached their second highest level in history in 2012 as volume more than offset an average 12 percent decline in prices paid for its rayon fibers. The Austrian company said it expects rayon prices to fall by another 3 to 8 pe
Boulder Outdoor Survival School Turns 45
BOSS, the Boulder Outdoor Survival School, is celebrating its 45th Anniversary this year. The Boulder, UT-based company is best known for its Field courses, where students spend up to one month hiking through Southern Utah’s wilderness with expert i
GovX.com Offers Discounts to Military Officers Association of America
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is aligning with GovX.com to offer savings up to 50 percent to member families on premium brands and products, including action sports and outdoor equipment, apparel and on-duty tactical gear…
Fruit of the Loom Signs Associate Sponsorship With FLW For 2013
FLW, the world's premier tournament fishing organization, and Fruit of the Loom have announced an associate sponsorship agreement through the 2013 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed…
Rip Curl Appoints Michael Daly as CEO
Rip Curl's board appointed Michael Daly as its new CEO. Daly, who has spent 11 years in the company as was most recently financial director, will be the new CEO at Rip Curl, effective July 1…
Oboz Footwear Appoints Marketing Manager
Oboz Footwear welcomes Kira Stoops to the team as its new marketing manager. Stoops is charged with oversight of all marketing functions, including a new ambassador program, developing promotional events with retailers…
PPR Changes Name to Kering
PPR is changing its name to Kering (pronounced “caring” in English) to reflect the Group’s strategic focus on luxury and sport/lifestyle brands, including Puma and Volcom, the company announced. The new name represents the distinctive wa
REI Announces Some Layoffs
REI announced a small number of layoffs at its headquarters as well as its stores. REI said in a statement, “The shifts we made support the needs of our business and growth strategy.”…
REI’s Gross Margins Hold on Solid 2012 Sales Growth
REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) reported sales reached $1.93 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2012, up 7.3 percent from 2011. The nation’s largest retail cooperative said it would return $104 million in pre-tax patronage dividends to its member
City Sports to Open Its Largest Retail Location in NYC
City Sports will open its 22nd retail location in New York City's financial district on Tuesday, March 26. Coming on the heels of the successful re-location of their Chestnut Hill store in Boston, MA, this newest store will mark City Sports' th
Lids Foundation Announces Inaugural “Tip The Hat” Awards
The LIDS Foundation announced Our Military Kids, Inc. as the first ever grand prize winner of its “Tip the Hat” Award. The Tip the Hat Award is the LIDS Foundation's largest annual grant, awarding a total of $70,000 to three worthy organizations whos
Sherpa Adventure Gear Adds to Apaprel Design Team
Sherpa Adventure Gear has hired Drew Runberg to assist its apparel design and development team led by Amy Lietz Roberts.
The Conservation Alliance Visits 15 Congressional Offices in D.C. Trip
Representatives from more than 14 outdoor companies attended The Conservation Alliance’s annual board meeting in Washington D.C. the week of March 11 before heading out to lobby Congress…
