OR Pushing SLC and Denver to Expand Convention Centers
Outdoor Retailer (OR) is urging Salt Lake City and Denver to substantially increase the size of their convention centers to accommodate the trade show under one roof rather than split it across two or more venues, the Denver Post reported…
Forest Service Reports Shift to More Passive Outdoor Recreation
A study released by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) last week, projects steady and even robust growth in participation in outdoor sports through 2060 despite declining participation rates in several core activities…
Snowstorms Usher in Ski Season in Southern Andes
A large storm front battered the south of Chile and Argentina June 21, bringing snow to the region just in time for the July 1 kick off of the Andes snow sports season, according to tour operator PowderQuest…
3i Divests Minority Stake in Finland’s Halti Oy
A British investment firm sold its 49 percent stake in Finland’s Halti Oy, after helping the outdoor brand double sales to $35 million via an aggressive expansion into the Alpine countries of Germany, Austria and Italy…
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
Mizuno Acquires Japanese Sporting Goods Maker
Mizuno is taking over Senoh Corporation, a 104-year-old Japanese maker of equipment for indoor sports facilities, at an undisclosed price. Specializing in gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, fitness and martial arts, Senoh has been an official supplier to
Investment Firm Sells Stake in Finland’s Halti Oy
3i, an international investor, has sold its 49% equity stake in the 32-year-old Finnish outdoor brand Halti Oy to Ingman Group. Halti, which generated sales of about $35 million in 2010, is distributed in 1,400 doors…
Louisville Slugger Partners With Perfect Game USA
Louisville Slugger announced that it will be partnering with Perfect Game USA, the premium high school tournament and showcase operator. Louisville Slugger will initiate the partnership at Perfect Game tournaments and showcases across the country…
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
