Active Network and Leftlanesports.com Partner on Private Sales Website
The Active Network, Inc. and LeftLaneSports.com, a members-only e-commerce site, launched Active GearUp, a private sales website offering exclusive deals on products from top endurance and outdoor brands…
ASTM Sports Equipment Committee Approves New Pole Vault Standard
A new ASTM International standard will help to facilitate a safer environment for pole vaulters. ASTM F2949, Specification for Pole Vault Box Collars, was developed by Subcommittee F08.67 on Pole Vault, part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports E
SandP rates Bass Pro Group’s Term Loan ‘BB-‘
Bass Pro Group LLC is proposing to issue a $900 million term loan B due 2019. Standard & Poors said it is assigning its 'BB-' issue-level rating on the term loan, with a recovery rating of '3'.
Charlie Adams Joins Shred and Slytech as National Sales Manager
Nashua, NH-based Anomaly Action Sports, home of Shred Optics and Slytech Protection, announced that industry veteran Charlie Adams has joined the family as its new national sales manager.
Simms Fishing Occupies New Headquarters
Simms Fishing Products completed its move into its new corporate headquarters at 177 Garden Drive, Bozeman, MT 59718 on-budget and with zero down-time…
Interbike to Enable Dealers to Invite Cyclists to Interbike
Interbike plans to announce the details behind a new initiative to allow bicycle enthusiasts access to the long time trade show. Access for bicycle enthusiasts will be granted through a new retailer invitation program that will be unveiled Nov. 26, 2012..
European Pedelec Industry Hails Rulilng by European Parliment
The European Parliament voted Tuesday for a clear separation between active and passive transport in a move hailed by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), which had been lobbying for such a ruling to keep pedelec bikes from being regulated as mot
OIWC Seeks Award Nominations by Dec. 3, 2012
OIWC is seeking nominations for its Pioneering Woman Award and First Ascent Award in both the Outdoor and Snow Industries. The organizations asks that nominations be submitted by Dec. 3, 2012…
Media Companies to Merge to Serve Outdoor Sportsmen
InterMedia Outdoors Holdings, LLC, which controls The Sportsman Channel, and InterMedia Outdoors, Inc., a multi-media company that publishes 15 market leading outdoor magazines, 20 leading websites and is a leading television producer, will merge under an
PrimaLoft Appoints Sue Rechner to Board of Directors
PrimaLoft, Inc. appointed Sue Rechner, president and CEO of Confluence Watersports, to its board of directors, effective immediately. Rechner additionally serves on the board of directors for the Outdoor Industry Association and the Outdoor Foundation…
Osprey Packs Donated to Storm Victims and Clean-Up Workers
Osprey Packs, Inc. donated assorted technical backpacks worth $4,300 to the Humanitarian International Services Group to help with its clean up efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy…
HanesBrands Sends Additional Apparel to Assist Hurricane Sandy Victims
HanesBrands is donating another trailer load of underwear and socks for distribution to East Coast victims of Hurricane and Superstorm Sandy…
Chile Emerges Atop Adventure Tourism Development Index
Switzerland and New Zealand topped the rankings on sustainable adventure tourism for developed nations while Chile ranked first in the category among developing nations for the first time, according to… this year’s Adventure Tourism Development In
Billabong Executive Considers Buyout Bid
The Board of Billabong International Ltd. announced that it has received notice from Paul Naude that he intends to stand aside temporarily from his current roles as a director of Billabong and president of the Americas in order to investigate the possibi
Raleigh Bicycles to Raise Profile at 2013 DealerCamp
Raleigh Bicycles will unveil category-leading mountain, road, hybrid and cyclocross bikes for 2014 at DealerCamp slated for July 25-27, 2013. In addition, Raleigh will also be hosting two riding experiences for attendees and participants. DealerCamp produ
