Illinois Acquires 547 Acres for Outdoor Recreation
Governor Pat Quinn announced acquisition of 547 acres of public land in four Illinois counties to boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation. The $2.8 million in land purchases includes 410 acres in Pike County, whic
Umbro Off to Strong Start for Iconix Group
On its fourth-quarter conference call, Iconix Brand Group indicated it’s marking a quick transition period for Umbro, the soccer brand acquired from Nike Inc. in December…
NOCSAE Licensees Again Allowed to Attend Standards Session
During the recently held National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) Winter Board Meeting, the board agreed to allow NOCSAE licensees to once again attend the standards portion of the closed NOCSAE board meeting. Historically
U.S. Committee Formed to Save Olympic Wrestling
A committee of highly-respected leaders within the American wrestling community has been formed, whose mission is to insure that wrestling remains as a core sport of the Olympic Games. The group is called the Committee for the Preservation of Olympic Wres
Kokatat Outfits Second Ikkatsu Project Expedition
In June 2013, Kokatat-supported team Ken Campbell and Steve Weileman will embark on the next phase of the Ikkatsu Project to the volcanic island of Augustine in south-central Alaska. Campbell and Weileman will complete systematic beach surveys in an effor
U.S. Postal Service Grants License for ‘Rain, Heat and Snow’ Apparel line
The U.S. Postal Service plans to launch a line of Rain Heat & Snow-branded outdoor apparel and accessories under a licensing agreement with a Clevland-based company…
USA Triathlon Names Four New Board Members
USA Triathlon announced that Barrett Brandon, Susan Haag, Jacqueline McCook and Michael Wien have been named to the organization’s 12-member Board of Directors and recently began their terms of service…
OIA Releases State-by-State Economic Impact Study
In its quest for respect on Capitol Hill and state houses across the country, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released last week reports estimating the economic impact of outdoor recreation in all 50 states…
OIA Study Estimates Outdoor Rec Spending in All 50 States
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released figures quantifying the economic impact of outdoor recreation in all 50 states, with a separate report for each state that tallies direct spending, jobs, salaries and tax revenue. This data demonstrates that out
MC Sports Announces Executive Changes
MC Sports announced the promotions of Rob Summerfield to EVP -chief financial officer, Dan Winchester to EVP-chief operations officer, and Irwin Wallach to SVP of store operations…
Jarden Corp. Announces 3-for-2 Stock Split
Jarden Corporation's board of directors approved a 3-for-2 stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock. Stockholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 25, 2013 will receive one additional share of Jarden common stock for every two
Invista’s Fires Up New Nylon Salt Plant in Rozenburg
Invista started production at its new, nylon salt plant, an expansion of the company’s polymer facility in Rozenburg, the Netherlands. The plant produces polymers used in functional activewear for hiking, cycling and running and other applications..
VF Corporation Board Elects Beam Inc CEO as Director
The board of directors of VF Corporation, the parent of North Face, Vans and many other outdoor brands, has elected Matthew J. Shattock as a director. Shattock, 50, is the president and chief executive officer of Beam Inc., one of the world’s leadin
Wenonah Canoe’s Chichanowski Receives LaBrant Award
Mike Cichanowski, owner and founder of Wenonah Canoe, Inc. recently received “The LaBrant Award” from the United States Canoe Association. Originally established in 1980, the award recognizes individuals from both the canoeing public and the outdoor indus
Asics Becomes Title Sponsor of LA Marathon
Asics has signed on as title sponsor of the LA Marathon. Los Angeles is the first US marathon where Asics holds a title sponsorship. The title sponsorship runs through 2015. Asics replaces Honda as featured sponsor of LA Marathon…
