Outdoor brands and retailers that want to lure more kids outdoors could start by emphasizing the more social aspects of outdoor recreation rather than highlighting the accomplishments of extreme and ultra-fit athletes, according to a report released last
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U.S. Senate Establishes Outdoor Recreation Caucus
U.S. Senators Mark Udall (CO) and James Risch (ID) established the Senate Outdoor Recreation Caucus by way of a briefing on Capitol Hill which included Administration officials…
Antigua to Clothe U.S. Sloheim Team
The Antigua Group, Inc. has been named the official apparel licensee for the 2011 U.S. Solheim Cup Team. Antigua will outfit the 12-player U.S. Team in custom-designed Antigua shirts, pants and skirts during all seven days of the 2011 Solheim Cup, to be
Legislation to Improve Federal Marine Fisheries Management Gains House Support
Support is reportedly growing for legislation to address the crisis in federal marine fisheries management as a House version of the Fishery Conservation Transition Act was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Dan
Newton Running Signs Ironman World Champion to Lifetime Contract
Newton Running announced that professional triathlete Craig Alexander has agreed to represent the natural running footwear brand for the remainder of his pro career…
Schutt Sports Details Cash Flow Projections in Court Filing
Schutt Sports, which filed for Chapter 11 Protection on Sept. 6, expects to have a cash flow of $10.7 million for the 10 weeks ended Nov.12, according to documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. The projections were filed as part of a request
USA’s Ryder Cup Wardrobe Malfunction
The U.S. team at the Ryder Cup on Friday morning in Wales were forced to replace their official waterproof clothing after they couldn't handle the rainy conditions. A U.S. team source told Yahoo! Sports that the standard rain gear, provided by Montan
House Approves Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) by a vote of 349 – 78 Wednesday, increasing pressure on the People's Republic of China to hasten the appreciation of its currency. While it remains far from c
Ahnu Helps Blind Hiker Complete PCT Thru-Hike
Supported by Ahnu, blind hiker Trevor Thomas and his team, Team Farsight, have just completed a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike. The 2,800-mile expedition is the first on record to be accomplished by a sightless person…
2010 Health+Fitness Business Sees Increase in Attendance
The Health+Fitness Business Expo (HFB), hosted in conjunction with the Interbike International Bicycle Expo, brought more retailers and enthusiasm to the show floor. HFB, held Sept. 22-23 in The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel, hosted 92 companies, an increase o
Chinese Economic Growth to Slow Slightly in 2011
The Asian Development Bank reported that economic growth in the People’s Republic of China remains on track to grow 9.6% this year, and 9.1% in 2011 on rebounding exports. Foreign direct investments expanded by about 20% in the first seven months fr
Prince Sports Appoints Gordon Boggis as CEO
Prince Sports recently appointed Gordon Boggis as chief executive officer. This announcement follows a planned leadership succession strategy. George Napier will be retiring as chairman and CEO but will stay connected to Prince via a role as vice chairman
World Financial Network Countersues Gander Mountain
World Financial Network National Bank, the provider of Gander Mountain Co.'s store-brand credit cards, has countersued the hunting and fishing retailer for publicly disclosing their contract over a policy dispute…
CamelBak, Outdoor Nation Name Grant Recipients
CamelBak joined with The Outdoor Foundation's initiative, Outdoor Nation to announce winners of the 2010 'CamelBak Challenge.'…
Timberland Launches Environmental Campaign
At a press event held on Governor's Island in New York City, Timberland previewed its biggest and most environmentally-focused marketing campaign yet – Nature Needs Heroes…
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