Eddie Bauer to Present Winter Mountain Games in February
Eddie Bauer is returning as the presenting sponsor of the Winter Mountain Games, which will takes place in Vail, CO. Feb. 8-10, 2013. The celebration, now in its second year, will include a dozen competitions in Nordic skiing, ice climbing, snowshoe racin
Nike Reorganizes Surf Business
Nike Inc. plans to move its surfwear operations under its Hurley International LLC unit…
OIA Launches Letter Writing Campaign to Preserve Duty Relief
Outdoor Industry Association urged its members to contact the Obama Administration and their Congressional delegations in coming days to express their opposition to the Administration's plans to end duty relief on imported outdoor footwear and other
Mountain Khakis Names New Rep for Rocky Mountain Territory
Mountain Khakis has added Geary Guay Recreational Resources as its independent rep agency for the Rocky Mountain territory…
Teva Reported to be Dropping Sponsorship of Mountain Games
The Denver Post reported Tuesday that outdoor footwear brand Teva is withdrawing as title sponsor of the the outdoor games created by its Founder and President in 2002…
Saucony Appoints Marketing Agency
Saucony has named Minneapolis-based Olson as its advertising agency of record. Olson will handle the brand's advertising, digital, social media, content, connection-planning, and strategy…
Eastern Mountain Sports Acquired by Private Equity Firm Versa Capital Management
Versa Capital Management, LLC acquired Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) in a deal the private equity firm said could enable the venerable New England outdoor retailer to continue developing its branded products and keep all 69 of its outdoor stores open…
Chugach Powder Guides Issues Mammut Avalanche Air Bags
A Removable Airbag System from Mammut will become part of Chugach Powder Guides' standard issue safety gear provided to each guest and guides when the renowned heli-ski operator opens for the 2013 season, demonstrating growing popularity and faith in
California Game Wardens Foundation Begins $1.8 Million Fundraising Campaign
The California Game Wardens Foundation received an anonymous challenge grant for $1.8m. When successful, the Foundation's endowment will total $5m. This comes at a much needed time when Game Wardens, already stretched thin, are feeling the strain of
Sean John Appoints Jeff Tweedy President
Sean John Corporate announced Jeff Tweedy as president of the company. In this role, Tweedy will report directly to Sean John Chairman and Founder Sean “Diddy” Combs and will be responsible for all aspects of the company's operations..
European Pedelec Industry Hails Rulilng by European Parliment
The European Parliament voted Tuesday for a clear separation between active and passive transport in a move hailed by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), which had been lobbying for such a ruling to keep pedelec bikes from being regulated as mot
Lululemon Settles Yoga Patent Lawsuits
Lululemon Athletica, Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp., and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., a Calvin Klein, Inc. licensee for Calvin Klein Performance, have entered into a settlement agreement that will resolve the pending design paten
OIA VantagePoint: Solid Gains For Outdoor Product Sales in October
The Outdoor Hardgoods business surged in October, as harried consumers snapped up Battery Lanterns, Flashlights, Stoves, Coolers, Water Bottles and more just before and in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Outdoor companies also donated many items — not c
Adidas NEO Label Signs Selena Gomez As New Style Icon
Adidas' NEO label has signed Selena Gomez as its new style icon and guest designer. The three-year partnership runs through the end of 2015…
Sequential Brands Group Names Yehuda Shmidman CEO
Sequential Brands Group, Inc., the parent of William Rast, People's Liberation and DVS Action Sports, announced that Yehuda Shmidman has joined the company as its CEO. He was COO at Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Colin Dyne has resigned effective immediate
