REI, OIA, NSSF and a wide range of other industry groups hailed the passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
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Congress Passes The Great American Outdoors Act
The U.S. House on Wednesday passed the Great American Outdoors Act by a vote of 310 to 107, guaranteeing for the first time money for land acquisition and preservation. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
Great American Outdoors Act Marks Sweeping Victory For Conservation
The passage of the Great American Outdoors Act was praised by a wide array of outdoor advocates across the hunt, camp, hike, and fish spaces. The bill, expected to be quickly signed into law by President Donald Trump, promises to address scores of long-neglected maintenance projects at Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and hundreds of other national parks across the country.
Leica Camera Appoints President, North America
Leica Camera, the maker of cameras and sports optics, appointed Mike Giannattasio as president of its North American division effective July 1.
Big Agnes Appoints Director Of North American Sales
Big Agnes Inc., the Steamboat Springs, CO-based outdoor equipment brand, recently hired Jill Lewis as director of North American sales and Eric Einfeld as senior demand planner. The company also completed the relocation of its headquarters to downtown Steamboat Springs, CO.
Outdoor Recreation Businesses Urge House To Pass Great American Outdoors Act
A total of 127 outdoor businesses sent a letter to House leadership urging passage of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
PVH Corp. To Streamline Its North American Operations
PVH Corp. plans to exit its 162 outlet store Heritage Brands Retail business and reduce its office workforce by approximately 450 positions, or 12 percent, to better align its business with the evolving North American retail landscape.
Snowsports Industries America Engages Winter Outdoor Industry In Conversation On Inclusion And Diversity
Park City, UT, July 14, 2020 – One of the first steps in follow up to its commitment to inclusion that was announced at the OR+SS Tradeshow in January 2020, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) today launched its four-part Town Hall series of conversations on inclusion. Hosted by celebrated television commentator and journalist Selema Masekela, the […]
Arlington, VA Named ‘Fittest City’ In 2020 American Fitness Index Ranking
Arlington, Va. has been named “America’s Fittest City” in the annual American Fitness Index rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Anthem Foundation. Seattle, WA; Minneapolis, MN; Madison, WI; San Francisco, CA; Washington, D.C.; Irvine, CA; Denver, CO; Boise, ID; and Boston, MA, round out the top 10
American Baitworks Taps Industry Vet For President
The company has hired industry veteran Doug Minor as president effective July 7. Minor comes to the brand after 37 years with the Strike King Lure brand.
Apollo Creative Acquires Inside Archery, Bowhunt America
Zebra Publishing Inc. announced that Apollo Creative Inc. of Georgia has acquired the assets of Inside Archery and Bowhunt America.
Mountain Hardwear And American Mountain Guides Association Announce LGBTQIA2S+ Climbing Instructor Course
Richmond, CA, June 30, 2020 – Mountain Hardwear, in collaboration with American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) and guidance from Lila Leatherman at Lamella Consulting has announced a three-day climbing course instructed by and in celebration of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. AMGA has offered the Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) rock climbing courses since 2008, but with financial backing […]
Famer Partners With US Sports Camps
Famer, the sports coaching and mentorship mobile platform, announced a partnership with US Sports Camps, the largest youth sports summer program in North America, to bring an interactive training experience to thousands of athletes displaced from camp due to COVID-19. US Sports Camps (USSC) is the licensed operator of the NikeSports Camps.
Oberalp Group Adds Two New North American Sales Reps
Anderson, Sandberg Oversee Sales For Dynafit, Pomoca and Salewa
Forloh Launches Technology-Driven ‘Made in America’ Apparel Brand for Hunting, Fishing And Outdoor Markets
Whitefish, MT, July 1, 2020 — For the first time in decades, premium technical apparel that’s made in America pairs with the best technology on the market thanks to FORLOH, a new direct-to-consumer hunting, fishing and outdoor brand that is launching July 3, 2020. In addition to unveiling FORLOH.com, the brand’s flagship retail store will […]