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
Newton School of Running Teaches Natural Form Running to U.S. Military
The Newton School of Running, operated by Newton Running, the leader in performance running shoes that actively support and strengthen natural running motion, is rapidly expanding to over a dozen of on-base clinics educating U.S. Armed Forces servicemen
Woolrich Donates $50,000 of Product to Help Superstorm Victims
Woolrich has delivered $50,000 worth of jackets, shirts, and blankets to support the families impacted by the Hurricane Sandy. Woolrich worked with Hope NYC to deliver the products to the heavily damaged Far Rockaway, NY…
Ski Resorts Off to Slow But Encouraging Start
Although reservation data coming in for the upcoming winter season is down 3.9 percent compared to last winter, colder temperatures and sporadic snowfall have many resorts running chairs.
Active Network Launches Members-Only Sales Site
TheActive Network, Inc. has partnered with the members-only e-commerce site LeftLaneSports.com to launch of Active GearUp , a private sales website offering exclusive deals on products from top endurance and outdoor brands…
NICA Promotes McInerny to Executive Director Role
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), the youth development organization governing high school mountain biking in the United States, today announced the appointment of Austin McInerny, formerly NICA’s education programs director,
Nike Sells Cole Haan to Apax Partners
Nike, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Cole Haan affiliate brand to Apax Partners for $570 million. The transaction is expected to be complete in early 2013…
