Tackle Box Maker Plano Molding Reels In Frabill Fishing Gear Brand
Plano Molding Co. has acquired fishing gear maker Frabill Inc. in a deal the acquirer said will help expand sales of its tackle boxes and other storage solutions for outdoor sportsmen. The deal unites two iconic and complimentary Midwest fishing tackle br
Patagonia Launches Vote the Environment Campaign
Patagonia Inc. launched its Vote the Environment campaign in which it asks customers to register to vote, learn about candidates' environmental records and vote for the world they want to live in. The apparel company has partnered with the rock band,
Billabong to Raise Capital, Slashes EPS Outlook
Billabong International Ltd. announced plans to raise A$225 million ($229 million) selling new stock at a discount to repay debt while also lowering its earnings forecasts. The Australian-based surf giant also revealed that Chairman Ted Kunkel plans to re
Active Network Targets ‘Mob’ Adventure Races
Active Network has added a section to its flagship website Active.com that enables event organizers to promote what it dubs “Mob” events, a new generation of adventure racing where individuals and teams compete and socialize by jumping over fire, crawling
Amer Sports Names New General Manager for Arc’teryx
Amer Sports named Vincent Wauters, formerly its SVP supply chain and IT, as general manager for Arc'teryx Inc. effective June 13. Antti Jääskeläinen, Amer Sports' chief development officer, will assume leadership for the group supply chain and I
Conservation Alliance Elects Four Board Members
The Conservation Alliance membership elected Steve Barker, founder of Wild Places, LLC, Mark Heintz, director of corporate responsibility and sustainability at Deckers Outdoor, and Scott Whipps, director of sports retail at Clif Bar and Company to new thr
Lafuma to Launch U.S. Designed Sleeping Bag Line at OR
Lafuma is set to launch is first collection of sleeping bags designed entirely in the United States at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City in August…
Ortholite Appoints Jonathon Prince as Brand Ambassador
OrthoLite, the manufacturer of open cell foam insoles, announced a partnership with celebrated runner and philanthropist, Jonathon Prince who will serve as the brand ambassador for the company. In partnership with OrthoLite, Prince will continue to pione
Under Armour Brings Out Tom Brady In Run Footwear Launch
Under Armour brought out Tom Brady, Lindsey Vonn and Kemba Walker at a press event in New York City to launch its new UA Spine RPM footwear collection. Developed from the ground up, UA Spine RPM is comprised of a responsive inner core, revolutionary UA Mi
Timberland Appoints European Manager
Timberland announced Timo Schmidt-Eisenhart as vice president and general manager for Timberland Europe. He will take up the responsibility starting June 25. Schmidt-Eisenhart previously worked at The North Face as sales director and then general manager
Border Security Bill Could Threaten National Parks, Sites
The National Parks Conservation Association criticized national security legislation being taken up in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday, saying it would enable the Department of Homeland Security to suspend basic protections for national parks, h
Cycling Sports Group to Open German RandD Office
Cycling Sports Group (CSG), a division of Dorel Industries, plans to open a new European Research and Development facility in Freiburg, Germany this summer. The new facility builds on the company’s focus to continue to grow worldwide resources…
Keen Hires Three Product Managers
Keen Inc. hired three product experts to lead the trailhead, casual and sock teams. The hires include Jeff Dill as footwear business director of the trailhead category; Johanna Koeberle, senior merchandising manager for Blvd, the Keen casual category; an
New Balance to Sponsor Leadville Trail 100 Run
New Balance announced a partnership with the Leadville Race Series to serve as the official footwear sponsor for the Leadville Trail 100 Run. The legendary ultramarathon, also known as “The Race Across the Sky,” will take place on August 18-1
Japanese Climbers Presumed Dead on Mt. McKinley
The National Park Service said Sunday a two-day ground search of the debris path from a fatal avalanche on Mt. McKinley had been permanently suspended after clues were found confirming the likely location of four deceased climbers from Japan…
