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Eddie Bauer Backs Artic Row Expedition
Eddie Bauer is outfitting a team of four Americans embarking in mid-July on a crowd-funded, non-stop, unsupported row across the Arctic Ocean that will be used to document the effects of global warming…
U.S. Forest Service Buys 6,000 Spot Devices
Spot LLC said the U.S. Forest Service purchased 6,000 Spot Satellite GPS Messenger devices and satellite service to enhance employee safety. Spot messengers have initiated more than 1,800 rescues worldwide since Globalstar introduced the product in 2007..
Under Armour Adds Two Directors
Under Armour, Inc. announced that Brenda Piper, chief marketing officer for the Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media Group of Turner Broadcasting System and Admiral Eric Olson, U.S. Navy (Retired), former head of the United States Special Operations Comma
Shock Doctor Acquires Cutter Gloves
Shock Doctor, the leading mouthguard company, has acquired Cutters Gloves. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Cutter's founders, Jeff and Laura Beraznik, will continue to be involved in the business. Tony Armand, CEO, Shock Doctor, said, “Cutters is a perfect add
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
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
