Saturday, April 1, 2018, Capps will depart from Jockey’s Ridge State Park near Nags Head, North Carolina on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail destined for Clingmans Dome, 1,175 miles away, to raise awareness and funds for Myeloma.
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Chamois Butt’r Announces Key Sponsorships And Athletes for 2018
Chamois Butt’r announces its support and sponsorship of numerous pro cycling teams and world-class athletes for the 2018 season.
The Conservation Alliance Contributes $800,000 In Grants To 21 Organizations
The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $800,000 to 21 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America.
Chums & Beyond Coastal Hire New E-Commerce Director
Chums, the travel and active lifestyle accessory producer, and sister brand Beyond Coastal, the sun care product manufacturer, announced the hire of Susie Tew as e-commerced director at the companies’ Salt Lake City office.
Haglöfs Changes Leadership In Germany and Austria
The Swedish outdoor brand named Moritz Kuhn as country manager and Erik Birndt as senior sales and key account manager.
Wyoming Governor Convenes Outdoor Rec Task Force
Gov. Matt Mead has followed the lead of counterparts in Utah and Colorado by announcing plans to promote the outdoor recreational industry in his state.
ACR Electronics Celebrates Manufacturing Month
The company, which exhibits its personal locator beacons at Outdoor Retailer, joined Florida Gov. Rick Scott Thursday to celebrate October as Manufacturing Month.
CSG Names Three Global VPs
The new executives will manage product, engineering and marketing for CSG, which owns Cannondale, GT, Sugoi and other premium cycling brands.
OIA Endorses Eight More Congressional Candidates
The Outdoor Industry Association Political Action Committee (OIAPAC) endorsed eight incumbents running for re-election to Congress this year.
Patagonia Names Marketing and Retail Executives
Former Lululemon executive Cory Bayers will serve as vice president of marketing, while Ryan Shadrin has been named vice president of global direct to consumer.
Accell’s Pizzi To Head Stand-alone E-bike Unit
After a two-year assignment helping the company realign its North American bicycle business, Larry Pizzi will head a new entity devoted to growing e-bike sales.
Sanuk Names New Product Lead
Frederic De Beule, who helped evolve the Adidas Original global product line, will succeed Trisha Hegg as the footwear brand’s director of product October 17.
European Outdoor Group Expands Team
The trade group, which opened its membership to retailers in 2014, has hired two retail consultants and added a sustainability project manager to its staff.
Cascade Designs Names Brand Directors
The former brand director at Platypus Hydration is taking on Therm-a-Rest, while a former project engineer with Yeti Cooler will take on Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl.
OIA Adds Eight Trade Advisory Council Members
OIATAC provides analysis and advises OIA and OIA members on international trade policy, including importing, exporting, U.S. manufacturing, and other relevant issues.
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