MIFA Files for Self Administration, Seeks New Investors
MIFA Mitteldeutsche Fahrradwerke AG filed for the European equivalent of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday after it failed to reach a final agreement with an Indian company that had agreed to recapitalize the German bike manufacturer. MIFA, which assembles m
Netpulse Raises $18.6 Million in New Funding
Netpulse, the fitness industry's leading digital platform, has secured $18.6M in new funding led by Nokia Growth Partners, with participation from August Capital, Javelin Venture Partners, DFJ Frontier and Docomo Capital. John Gardner from Nokia Grow
SSA Hires Communications/Marketing VP
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) announces the hiring of Brian Lynnas vice president of communications and marketing…
MEC Launches Outdoor Nation Canada
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) launched Outdoor Nation in Canada earlier this month. MEC Outdoor Nation’s Leadership Council and 450 delegates will be creating programs to inspire young people to get outside and…
Gander Mountain Plans Grand Opening in Augusta, GA
Gander Mountain is planning a grand opening celebration this coming weekend for its new store in Augusta, GA…
PRADCO Outdoor Brands Acquires Bandit Lures
PRADCO Outdoor Brands (POB) has acquired Bandit Lures of Sardis, MS and shifted it operations to it Fishing Division in Fort Smith, AL…
Boot Barn Files for IPO
Boot Barn Holdings Inc., which operates 155 stores in 24 states, has filed for an initial public offering. The company plans to raise up to $86.25 million…
OIA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer Resigns
Outdoor Industry Association's board of directors announced Frank Hugelmeyer has resigned as president and CEO of the trade association effective Oct. 3. The board said it will name an interim executive director for OIA while a special search committ
Federal Court Rules on Gun Rights Restoration
The Second Amendment Foundation has won a federal court victory in a Pennsylvania case on Second Amendment rights restoration…
ProMag Industries Officially Operating in Arizona
ProMag Industries, producer of firearm magazines and gun accessories has officially left California after the new magazine restrictions were introduced this year…
Outdoor Nation College Challenge Kicks Off
For the first time ever, 10 universities across the US are engaging in the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge, an initiative of the Outdoor Foundation, that kicked off Sept. 27 and runs through Nov. 22…
Foot Locker Supports Fred Jordan Mission
In a partnership with Foot Locker and Fred Jordan Mission in Los Angeles, more than 4,000 impoverished boys and girls will be given free athletic shoes, new clothing, backpacks filled with school supplies, In-N-Out burgers and haircuts to help them return
Under Armour Partners with the NFHS Network
Under Armour and the NFHS Network, the nation's leading high school sports media company, announced a new multi-year partnership, making Under Armour the first anchor partner of the Network. The NFHS Network is the single online destination for watc
McDavid Appoints National Sales Manager
McDavid Inc. promoted Jeff King to national sales manager for all team and institutional accounts. King has with over 21 years of experience in the sporting goods industry…
RILA Releases Retail Sustainability Toolkit
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and global sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future will formally introduce the Retail Horizons project at the RILA 2014 Retail Sustainability Conference this week in Minneapolis…
