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Summit Sports Births New Snowboarding Site
Snowboards.net has re-emerged with an enhanced user experience under Snowboards.com, according to its parent company Summit Sports, Inc. The revamped site offers a content-rich and informed shopping experience and is accessible independently as well as th
Polar Bottle Named Official Bottle of USA Pro Cycling Challenge
Polar Bottle and USA Pro Cycling Challenge have signed an agreement to make Polar Bottle, which is manufactured in Colorado, the official water bottle of the race through…
Icebreaker Names Airline CEO to Board
Icebreaker has appointed Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe as a Board Director effective July 1…
OSM Poised for Six-City Road Show
Outdoor Sports Marketing (OSM), which reps Chaco, Cascade Designs, Osprey Bike, Osprey Packs, prAna, SmartWool and Vasque, in the Southeast, released the schedule for its upcoming Summer 2013 Road Show…
The North Face Expands Explore Your Parks Program
The North Face announced the expansion of its Explore Your Parks program to encourage families to get outdoors and enjoy the nation’s treasured and endangered State Parks. The North Face, along with American Hiking Society and Leave No Trace Center
Dick’s SG Partners with Drew Brees Around Concussion Awareness
The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation announced that it has partnered with world champion All-Pro quarterback Drew Brees and ImPACT for PACE, the concussion awareness and education program. PACE, which stands for Protecting Athletes through Concussion
Skechers GOrun Earns Positive Reviews from Run Mags
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that its Skechers GOrun performance footwear received Most Innovative accolades from two major running magazines. The “2012 Spring Shoe Review” in the April issue of Competitor named Skechers GOrun the Editor's Pick for M
Fleet Feet Sports Holds Annual National Franchise Conference
Fleet Feet, Inc., the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference in Washington, DC, Jun
Forest Service Reports Shift to More Passive Outdoor Recreation
A study released by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) last week, projects steady and even robust growth in participation in outdoor sports through 2060 despite declining participation rates in several core activities…
Tackle Box Maker Plano Molding Reels In Frabill Fishing Gear Brand
Plano Molding Co. has acquired fishing gear maker Frabill Inc. in a deal the acquirer said will help expand sales of its tackle boxes and other storage solutions for outdoor sportsmen. The deal unites two iconic and complimentary Midwest fishing tackle br
Patagonia Launches Vote the Environment Campaign
Patagonia Inc. launched its Vote the Environment campaign in which it asks customers to register to vote, learn about candidates' environmental records and vote for the world they want to live in. The apparel company has partnered with the rock band,
Billabong to Raise Capital, Slashes EPS Outlook
Billabong International Ltd. announced plans to raise A$225 million ($229 million) selling new stock at a discount to repay debt while also lowering its earnings forecasts. The Australian-based surf giant also revealed that Chairman Ted Kunkel plans to re
Prince Sports Acquired by Battle Sports Science
Principals of Battle Sports Science and Waitt Company have formed Active Brands Company and a wholly owned subsidiary, Prince Americas, to acquire the operating assets of Prince Sports. That includes the exclusive license to the Prince, Ektelon, and Vikin
Zumiez Acquires Leading European Action Sports Retailer, Raises Q2 Guidance
Zumiez Inc. has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Blue Tomato, a leading European action sports retailer based in Austria that operates the blue-tomato.com e-commerce site. The action sports retailer also raised its second-quarter EPS guid
Border Security Bill Could Threaten National Parks, Sites
The National Parks Conservation Association criticized national security legislation being taken up in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday, saying it would enable the Department of Homeland Security to suspend basic protections for national parks, h
