Nike, Inc. and the newly renamed Nike Community Impact Fund announced the latest round of grant recipients as well as the expansion of the program in 2016…
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DestiMetrics Reports First Booking Decline in Three Years
Winter booking at western mountain resorts has slowed for the first time in more than three years, according to the latest data from DestiMetrics…
Nike Forms New Partnership with Flex
Nike Inc. announced a partnership with Flex, the global manufacturer, to accelerate Nike’s vision to bring advanced innovation to its manufacturing supply chain. Working together, Nike and Flex will deliver footwear innovation
ICSC Predicts 3.3 Percent Holiday Sales Gain
International Council of Shopping Centers forecasts holiday retail sales will grow 3.3 percent, or significantly faster than the average pace of the last ten years…
Survey: America’s Best Running Cities
Orlando ranked first in Vitals Index ranking of America’s Best Running Cities. That was followed by San Diego, Las Vegas and Miami…
National Parks Visitation Poised for Another Record Year
Cheap gas prices could help the National Park Service set visitation records for the second consecutive year on the eve of its 100 year anniversary. Total visitation to the 370 national parks, monuments, recreation sites and other destinations managed by
New Era Partners with Manchester United
Manchester United announced a multi-year partnership with New Era. The partnership will see New Era produce dual-branded leisure headwear aimed at the club’s 659 million global followers…
Pou Sheng Growth Slows Again
Sales at Greater China’s largest distributor and retailer of branded athletic and outdoor footwear and apparel slowed again in September…
Grassroots Adds Three Retailers
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance welcomes Chalet Sports, Round House Ski and Sports Center and Mountain Chalet as the newest members of the organization’s prestigious group of independent outdoor retailers…
Colt Defense Plans to Exit Bankruptcy This Year
Colt Defense LLC plans to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of the year if it can convince creditors and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to approve a plan of reorganization it filed Oct. 9…
OIWC Executive Director to Address European Outdoor Summit
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) Executive Director Deanne Buck will be speaking at the European Outdoor Summit on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015…
American Sportfishing Association Sells Consumer Shows
The American Sportfishing Association sold the rights to its four consumer shows to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Included in the sale are the Chicagoland Fishing Travel & Outdoor Expo, the Greater…
TJX CEO and Sierra Trading Post Champion to Retire
Carol Meyrowitz, who has championed the growth potential of Sierra Trading Post, will step down as CEO of The TJX Companies in January under a succession plan announced by the company Oct. 8…
California Governor Signs E-Bike Legislation
California Governor Jerry Brown signed new e-bike regulations into law Thursday that had been sought by the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA), PeopleForBikes and the California Bicycle Coalition…
Remington Event Raise $1.4 Million for Veterans Organization
The 2015 Remington Great Americans Shoot (RGAS15) surpassed all expectations by raising $1.4 million, shattering last year’s fundraising record by $250,000…