Outtech Adds Matt Davis and Steven Fry to Sales Team
Outtech, a national sales organization specializing in the outdoor sporting industry adds two professionals to their staff…
Dick’s SG Sets Opening Festivities for Stores in Casper, WY and Bowling Green, KY
Dick's Sporting Goods has set three-day grand opening weekend celebrations for stores in Casper, WY and Bowling Green, KY…
Louis Garneau Expands Dreamfactory Program to United States
Louis Garneau Sports Inc. of Quebec has made its Dreamfactory Custom Paint Program available in the United States, which means cyclists here can order matching bikes, helmets and clothing from the company through its U.S. dealers…
Neve Designs Co-Founder and CEO Hands Off Day-to-Day Duties
Neve Designs announced that co-founder and CEO, Tom Irvine, will be stepping away from day-to-day operations at its Boulder headquarters to pursue a new opportunity…
Stride Rite Partners With The National Fire Protection Association
Stride Rite Children's Group (SRCG) has partnered with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to help families stay safe while still having fun this Halloween season…
Adidas Unveils First Smartwatch
On stage at GigaOM’s Mobilize 2013 conference in San Francisco, Adidas unveiled its first smartwatch. The $399 watch provides information on a runner’s location through GPS tracking while also providing speed and heart rate. It also stores mus
Santa Monica to Charge Trainers for Public Park Use
Santa Monica's city council last week decided to start charging trainers fees for outdoor fitness and yoga classes…
The NPD Group To Acquire Leisure Trends
The NPD Group, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the retail sales tracking and consumer research businesses of Leisure Trends, the Boulder, CO-based provider of market research for the sports and recreation industries. Charlie Cooper, formerly presi
Nike Launches Nike+ Fuel Lab
Nike, Inc. announced the creation of Nike+ Fuel Lab, an evolution of its popular Nike+ Accelerator program. Based in San Francisco, the 2014 Nike+ Fuel Lab is designed for tech companies with an existing product offering and a desire to help people live
Macy’s to be Open for First Time Ever on Thanksgiving
Macy's will open the doors at most of its 800 namesake department stores at 8 p.m. on Nov. 28. The company said the shift was voluntary for workers and that the move was ” consistent with many other retailers.”…
California. Gov. Brown Signs Lead Ammo Ban; Vetoes Bill to Outlaw Rifles with Detachable Magazines
On Friday, 10/11/13 California Governor Jerry Brown took action on 18 firearm related bills including one that greatly impacts California hunters, ammunition manufacturers and retailers
Under Armour Continues Hunter Education Support
Hunter's Handbook will continue to receive support of Hunter Education programs from long-time partner Under Armour.
Colorado Governor Suggests Gun-Control Groups Stay Away
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper suggests national gun-control groups stay away from a looming recall battle that could switch control of the state Senate to the GOP.
Field and Stream to Open in Crescent Springs, KY
Dick's Sporting Goods announced its specialty Field & Stream retail store will open on Nov. 1 in Crescent Springs, KY, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening weekend celebration…
Outdoor Sports Marketing Shifts to New Rep Model
Outdoor Sports Marketing (OSM) has changed how it assigns its reps in an effort to raise the bar on what retailers and vendors should expect from their rep agencies…
