The Ithaca Gun Company announced that it will be expanding manufacturing operations to South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach area…
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Bass Pro Shops to Open New Canadian Store
Bass Pro Shops will locate its fourth Canadian store in Moncton, New Brunswick…
Backcountry.com Launches Journal and Newsletter
Backcountry.com formally launched Explore – a community-driven adventure journal dedicated to everything from gear tips to trip reports and colorful cultural commentary about outdoor activities…
Sports Direct Moves into Austria and The Baltics
Sports Direct has acquired 51 percent of Austrian chain EAG and 60 percent of Sportland International Group, which operates in the Baltic region…
Franklin Retail Solutions Appoints VP of Strategic Initiatives
Franklin Retail Solutions (FRS) announced that Tom O’Brien has been named VP of strategic initiatives. O’Brien will be based out of the Boston area…
Summit, Moultrie, ML Bowhunter Team for Dick’s Exclusive Products
A culmination of years of teamwork by the Summit, Moultrie, Major League Bowhunter television show and the PRADCO Outdoor Brands (POB) sales teams has resulted in a new partnership with key retailer, Dick's Sporting Goods…
Gaiam Agrees to Sell Non-Branded Media Distribution Business
Gaiam, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its non-branded entertainment media distribution business to Cinedigm Corp. for $51.5 million in a deal that will enable it to focus on building it Gaiam branded media and fitness products, which
Icebreaker Unveils First Camo Line for Hunt and Fish Channel
Icebreaker, the New Zealand apparel company that helped pioneer the acceptance of merino wool as a performance fabric in human-powered outdoor activities such as hiking, running, climbing and snow sports, has unveiled its first ever hunting and fishing co
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
Jimmy Kimmel to Attend Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC’s popular late night Jimmy Kimmel Live!, will bring his famous wit to the stage of the 2013 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk to help raise one million dollars and awareness for children with special needs and education
Outdoor Industry Urges Congress Not to Let Budget Impasse Carry Into Holidays
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and 41 outdoor companies have submitted a letter to Congress, urging a resolution to the government shutdown and expressing concern about the detrimental short- and long-term ramifications of the shutdown to businesses a
Arc’teryx Names US Commercial and Sales Manager
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas has appointed Derek Hancock as commercial and sales manager for Arc’Teryx in the United States…
Under Armour Seeks Innovative Ideas for Armour39
Under Armour launched a new global innovation competition that challenges outside innovators to submit ideas to expand the capabilities of the brand’s Armour39 digital performance monitoring system. The three-phase Armour39 Challenge will culminate
Sherpa Adventure Gear Becomes Grassroots Vendor Partner
Sherpa Adventure Gear, founded by the nephew of a Sherpa who helped guide the first successful ascent of Mt. Everest to help raise funds and recognition for Nepal's mountain guides, has joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots) as a vendor part
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