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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

RECALL: 170 Catbike Musashi Recumbent Bicycles

Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles LLC, of Winter Garden, FL is recalling about 170 Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycle because the bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash…

The Jones Group Appoints EVP of Design

The Jones Group Inc., the parent of Nine West, named George Sharp executive vice president of design, a newly created position. Sharp will report to Stefani Greenfield, chief creative officer, and will work across all brands…

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…

Morsel Munk Pursues $250K Small Business Grant

Morsel Munk, a specialty outdoor retailer in Winsted, CT, appealed to its friends across the industry to support its application for a $250,000 grant sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial by voting online by June 30…

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

The North Face Launches Role Models Campaign

The North Face launched its Role Models challenge on its Facebook page and TheNorthFace.com, in which it solicits people to pledge online their commitment to bring someone outdoors this summer…

Backyard Collective Convenes in Seattle Thursday

On Thursday, June 28, Brooks Sports, Nikwax, Filson, Patagonia, Teva, Outdoor Research, Cascade Designs and Stanley will partner in a restoration effort at Seward Park, in south Seattle. The project marks the latest Backyard Collective, which brings toget

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

OR Pushing SLC and Denver to Expand Convention Centers

Outdoor Retailer (OR) is urging Salt Lake City and Denver to substantially increase the size of their convention centers to accommodate the trade show under one roof rather than split it across two or more venues, the Denver Post reported…