U.S. Forest Service Buys 6,000 Spot Devices
Spot LLC said the U.S. Forest Service purchased 6,000 Spot Satellite GPS Messenger devices and satellite service to enhance employee safety. Spot messengers have initiated more than 1,800 rescues worldwide since Globalstar introduced the product in 2007..
Under Armour Adds Two Directors
Under Armour, Inc. announced that Brenda Piper, chief marketing officer for the Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media Group of Turner Broadcasting System and Admiral Eric Olson, U.S. Navy (Retired), former head of the United States Special Operations Comma
RECALL: 170 Catbike Musashi Recumbent Bicycles
Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles LLC, of Winter Garden, FL is recalling about 170 Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycle because the bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash…
The Jones Group Appoints EVP of Design
The Jones Group Inc., the parent of Nine West, named George Sharp executive vice president of design, a newly created position. Sharp will report to Stefani Greenfield, chief creative officer, and will work across all brands…
Li-Ning and Endomondo Help Runners “Rediscover the Run”
The U.S. division of leading athletic footwear and apparel company, Li-Ning, and community-based sports tracking provider, Endomondo, will host an online running contest throughout the month of June…
GoPro Renews X Games Sponsorship
GoPro has signed on again as a sponsor of X Games Los Angeles 2012, where 13 of its athletes will compete…
Eddie Bauer Backs Artic Row Expedition
Eddie Bauer is outfitting a team of four Americans embarking in mid-July on a crowd-funded, non-stop, unsupported row across the Arctic Ocean that will be used to document the effects of global warming…
Morsel Munk Pursues $250K Small Business Grant
Morsel Munk, a specialty outdoor retailer in Winsted, CT, appealed to its friends across the industry to support its application for a $250,000 grant sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial by voting online by June 30…
OIA Rendezvous Early Registration Deadline Falls Friday
Outdoor Industry Association is offering early-bird registration for OIA Rendezvous only through the end of this week. Companies wanting to take advantage of discounted pricing for the premier education conference for outdoor industry executives should re
Shock Doctor Acquires Cutter Gloves
Shock Doctor, the leading mouthguard company, has acquired Cutters Gloves. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Cutter's founders, Jeff and Laura Beraznik, will continue to be involved in the business. Tony Armand, CEO, Shock Doctor, said, “Cutters is a perfect add
Bob Hall Joins Mount Tec Gloves Advisory Board
Sweden's Mount Tec Gloves announced that Robert (Bob) E. Hall has joined its advisory board. Hall will be helping Mount Tec with sales and marketing strategies for…
The North Face Launches Role Models Campaign
The North Face launched its Role Models challenge on its Facebook page and TheNorthFace.com, in which it solicits people to pledge online their commitment to bring someone outdoors this summer…
Icebreaker Names Airline CEO to Board
Icebreaker has appointed Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe as a Board Director effective July 1…
Backyard Collective Convenes in Seattle Thursday
On Thursday, June 28, Brooks Sports, Nikwax, Filson, Patagonia, Teva, Outdoor Research, Cascade Designs and Stanley will partner in a restoration effort at Seward Park, in south Seattle. The project marks the latest Backyard Collective, which brings toget
Skechers GOrun Earns Positive Reviews from Run Mags
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that its Skechers GOrun performance footwear received Most Innovative accolades from two major running magazines. The “2012 Spring Shoe Review” in the April issue of Competitor named Skechers GOrun the Editor's Pick for M
