PHIT America in a partnership with Play Tennis Month will hold One Million Calorie Burn, a three-hour cardio tennis session being held in Orland on April 30.
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Bank of America To Stop Lending To Makers Of ‘Military-Style Firearms’
Bank of America announced that it will no longer finance manufacturers that make military-style guns like the AR-15.

Camping Popularity Grows With Addition Of 6 Million New North American Campers Since 2014
More than 6 million new North American households have adopted the camping lifestyle since 2014, with the number of campers who camp three times or more each year – the most avid group of campers – having increased by 64 percent, according to the results of the 2018 North American Camping Report by KOA.
American Mountain Guides Association Announces New Discipline
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is looking to fill a void in the organization’s current curriculum by adding a discipline.
Tender Corporation Recognized By The American Red Cross
Tender Corporation, a manufacturer of insect repellents and bite treatments, has been formally recognized by the American Red Cross for the company’s support of relief efforts following one of the most destructive hurricanes ever to strike Puerto Rico.
Mammut Announces Transition In Leadership In North America
Mammut, the Swiss producer of premium outdoor equipment and apparel, appointed Joe Prebich as managing director of Mammut North America. Bill Supple will transition from his role as CEO in late April.

Nike Eyes North American Comeback
Aided by a strong response to new launches such as Nike React and Airmax 270, continued momentum in online sales and early success in pushing for further differentiation at its retail partners, Nike Inc. said its North America business is poised to return to growth mode.

Nike Seeing “Significant” North America Reversal
Nike Inc.’s earnings in its third quarter ended February 28 came in well-ahead of Wall Street guidance while sales were slightly ahead. North American sales were down 4 percent in the period but Mark Parker, president and CEO, said the company is seeing “a significant reversal of trend in North America, as momentum accelerates through the scaling of new innovation platforms and differentiated Nike Consumer Experiences expand across the marketplace.”
American Footwear Industry Pushes Back on Prospects Of More Shoe Taxes
More than 80 leading footwear companies and brands sent a letter to President Trump adamantly opposing the potential for additional shoe taxes under consideration by the Trump Administration.
Escalade Sports Earns Six American Advertising Awards
Escalade Sports marketing team took home six ADDY awards at the annual American Advertising Awards held on February 23 at the Old National Events Plaza in Downtown Evansville.

Accell North America Appoints New CEO
Accell North America (ANA) announced that it has appointed W. John Short as its new chief executive officer. Short will oversee all Accell Group operations and investments in North America and will report to newly appointed Accell Group global CEO and Management Board Chairman Ton Anbeek.
Physical Activity Study Shows 28 Percent of Americans Inactive
For more than five years, over a quarter of the U.S. population has indicated they were inactive. However, the 2018 Physical Activity Council Participation Report also indicates a moderate rise in participation for many sports and activities, including fitness sports, outdoor sports and winter sports.

American Outdoor Brands Responds To BlackRock Inquiries
In response to inquiries from asset manager BlackRock Inc. on its commitment to gun safety, the parent of Smith & Wesson wrote in part, ”We must collectively have the courage to ensure any actions are guided by data, by facts, and by what will actually make us safer — not by what is easy, expedient, or reads well in a headline.”

Helinox To Open North American Office
Helinox, the Korean-based leader in high performance collapsible furniture, has announced plans to launch a U.S.-based subsidiary, Helinox USA. The initiative will be led by industry veterans Sally McCoy and Ted Ganio with McCoy serving as the Executive Chair of the Board and Ganio as CEO.
NRF Calls Steel And Aluminum Tariffs ‘Tax On American Families’
In a statement, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, called President Trump’s call for new tariffs on steel and aluminum “a tax on American families. When costs of raw materials like steel and aluminum are artificially driven up, all Americans ultimately foot the bill in the form of higher prices for everything from canned goods to electronics and automobiles.”