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Yeti Celebrates Tundra’s Anniversary With Multi-Stop Film Tour
Yeti is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of the company’s Tundra cooler with a multi-stop film tour. This fall, Yeti will be hitting cities across the nation, showcasing a selection of Yeti Presents films, appearances from brand ambassadors and raffles with exclusive Yeti prizes.
Duluth Trading’s Q2 Earnings Soar
Duluth Holdings Inc., doing business as Duluth Trading Company, reported net income in the second quarter ended July 29 rose 48.9 percent on a 28.3 percent revenue gain.
Mountain Khakis Announces Jeremy Hale As New President
Mountain Khakis announced that Jeremy Hale will be joining the brand as president. Hale will replace outgoing founder and president Ross Saldarini, who will be leaving to pursue other opportunities.
Leki Amicably Resolves Moosejaw And Walmart Listings
Leki announced the company has withdrawn the Leki brand and all associated products from the Moosejaw Premium Outdoor Store and any association with Walmart.
Vista Outdoor Finalizes Sale Of Bollé, Cébé And Serengeti Brands
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that the company has completed the divestiture of the legal entities operating the company’s Bollé, Cébé and Serengeti eyewear brands.
Deuter Withdraws From Trial Participation In Walmart Premium Outdoors Platform
Deuter USA announced that the company will not participate in Walmart’s new premium outdoor online store, curated by Moosejaw. The move follows Black Diamond Equipment’s move to send a cease and desist to Wal-Mart to remove Black Diamond’s logos and images from the site.
Sweet Protection Adds Two News Agencies
Sweet Protection, makers of helmets and protective gear, announced the hiring of two specialized agencies to bolster sales and PR efforts for their brand in North America.
Tern Makes Hires
Tern, the cycling company, and Stile Products, Tern’s North American distributor, announced the addition of two new members to the team: Steve Gluckman and Josh Schlee.
Earth Treks Opens North America’s Largest Climbing Gym
Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness announced the official opening of North America’s largest indoor climbing gym. The 53,000-square-foot facility in Englewood, CO, will feature world-class climbing and bouldering, along with amenities such as a yoga studio, fitness and cardio zones, climbing classes, a fully-stocked retail gear shop, high-end locker rooms and onsite childcare.
GoPro Appoints Jim Lanzone To Board Of Directors
GoPro Inc. on Thursday announced that Jim Lanzone, chief digital officer of CBS Corp. and CEO of CBS Interactive, has joined GoPro’s board of directors.
OIA Applauds California For Creating Office Of Outdoor Recreation
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) applauded California’s legislature in recognizing the power of the state’s growing $92 billion outdoor recreation economy by passing AB 1918, the bill to create the Office of Sustainable Outdoor Recreation.
Incipio Sells Braven To Zagg
Incipio Group has sold Braven Audio, the maker of waterproof Bluetooth speakers, to Zagg Inc.
Ikon Pass Adds Japan’s Niseko United
Ikon Pass holders will now have access to more than 72,000 skiable acres over three continents with the addition of Niseko United, located on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido.
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Debuts In November
Outdoor Retailer, the largest U.S. tradeshow and premier business event for the outdoor industry, will launch the winter season this November at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Denver.
Ikon Pass Expands Regional Access Into Pacific Northwest, Midwest, Northeast
The Ikon Pass community has expanded to all corners of the country with the addition of The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington, Cypress Mountain in British Columbia and Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain in Michigan.
