Patagonia Holds National Monuments Protest
On Wednesday night, Patagonia joined with conservation organizations to project a countdown clock on the Bureau of Land Management headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado in protest of President Trump’s sell-out of national monuments to mining and drilling interests.
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show Opens
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, the largest U.S. trade show for the outdoor and winter sports industries, opens on Thursday in Denver for the first time in Outdoor Retailer’s history. More than 1,000 brands will be exhibiting.
Tilly’s Declares Special Dividend
Tilly’s Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share, or approximately $29.1 million in the aggregate, on the company’s outstanding Class A and Class B common stock.
Adidas’ CEO Predicts Another Year of Robust Growth in the U.S.
In an interview with Bloomberg television, Adidas Chief Executive Officer Kasper Rorsted predicted a “very strong year in the U.S. in 2018.”
SIA Welcomes New Chairman of the Board
Snowsports Industries America (SIA), the non-profit trade association for the winter sports industry, announced the appointment of Mike Adams as chairman of the board. The organization also welcomed four other seasoned snowsports industry veterans as members to the board.
OIA Applauds Continental Divide Recreation, Wilderness and Camp Hale Legacy Act
Said OIA Executive Director Amy Roberts, “Today’s introduction of the Continental Divide Recreation, Wilderness, and Camp Hale Legacy Act by Senator Bennet and Congressman Polis reflects that idea, and we look forward to helping them gain bipartisan support to get this bill and protections for Colorado wilderness across the finish line.”
Camber Outdoors Releases Report on Accelerating Women’s Leadership
In a report released by Heidrick and Struggles, four leading outdoor industry executives, Donna Carpenter, CEO of Burton, Sally McCoy, former CEO of CamelBak, Jerry Stritzke, CEO of REI Co-op, and Jim Weber, CEO of Brooks Running Company, provide perspective on the impacts of the Camber Outdoors’ 2015 CEO Pledge.
SIA Sets New Membership Pricing
SIA announced a new pricing structure for Premium Members and a two-year price promise for members joining or renewing by March 1, 2018.
Nike Partners to Launch Sport for Good New York City
Laureus USA and Nike announced the launch of Sport for Good New York City (S4G NYC), a long-term commitment to improving the lives of underserved youth in the five boroughs of New York City through the power of sport.
Baffin Takes on Charitable 14-Day Winter Bike Expedition Around Lake Ontario
Starting at Baffin headquarters in Stoney Creek on January 30th, members from the Canadian footwear & apparel company will be embarking on a 1000km,14-day cycling expedition around one of North America’s Great Lakes, Lake Ontario.
New Era Becomes Official Apparel Provider for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
New Era Cap, in its fourth year as the official headwear of INDYCAR, announced a partnership with Verizon IndyCar Series team Schmidt Peterson Motorsports to become its provider of team and fan apparel.
USPA Global Licensing Appoints CEO
USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL), the official licensing arm and national broadcaster of the United States Polo Association (USPA), announced the promotion of J. Michael Prince to CEO and the election of W. David Cummings as chairman of the board effective immediately.
SFIA Promotes Kerman to Manager of Business Operations
Alex Kerman, who joined SFIA in 2015, will now be responsible for overseeing the SFIA research portfolio, sales and analytics, as well as ensuring member benefit and satisfaction.
OIA Presents Film Series Around Supply Chain Transparency
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is producing a film series to tell the stories of outdoor companies that operate with purpose and environmental consciousness and demonstrate transparent, sustainable business practices.
NSGA Welcomes Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo to Management Conference
Tom Izzo, Michigan State University (MSU) head men’s basketball coach, will kick off the 2018 NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit on Monday, May 21.
