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OIA Names Keynote Speakers for Sustainability Conference

Marc Dorfman of Biomimicry 3.8 will kick-off the third Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Sustainability Insights Conference scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Jan. 20, just prior to the start of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015. The one-day conferenc

OIA Poised to Pivot in ’15

As Outdoor Industry Association enters 2015 poised to pivot on several fronts, including leadership, research and how its pursues its public policy agenda…

Confluence Acquires Boardworks

Confluence Outdoor made a big – albeit expected – splash in the paddlesports industry Monday by announcing it had acquired SUP and surf board maker Boardworks of Carlsbad, CA. In addition to manufacturing and distributing boards and accessories under its

Moosejaw Tweaks Loyalty Program for 2015

Moosejaw announced several changes to its loyalty program that include discontinuing its High Altitude program that allowed its most loyal customers to earn discounts at an accelerated rate…

Report: Fitbit Exploring IPO

Fitbit Inc is in talks with banks for its initial public offering in the United States, according to a report by Bloomberg. Sources told Bloomberg that Morgan Stanley would lead the IPO and the offering could raise up to $150 million…

Rider Sandals Sponsors Brazilian World Travelers

Rider Sandals will sponsor a “two year couchsurfing trip around the world.” A couple, Rômulo Wolff, 34, and Mirella Rabelo, 32, have left behind good jobs, their salaries and stressful lives in São Paulo, Brazil to travel around the world…