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Coleman Launches App To Inspire People To Get Outdoors
The Coleman – Get Outdoors app encourages exploration by allowing users to identify new camping destinations, and a partnership with Recreation.gov delivers users access to more than 25,000 campgrounds and parks directly from the app.
PACT Apparel Closes Second Round Of Funding
Wear Pact LLC (PACT), a Boulder, CO-based ethical and organic apparel basics brand, announced that the company has closed the second round of equity financing with Revelry Brands LLC.
RECALL: Look Pivot Ski Bindings
About 6,900 Look Pivot ski bindings from Rossignol are being recalled. The heel piece on the ski binding can come loose, posing a fall hazard to the skier.
March Retail Sales Increased 5 Percent Over Last Year
March retail sales increased 0.3 percent seasonally adjusted over February and 5 percent year-over-year as the economy continued to grow, the National Retail Federation said. Sporting goods stores were down 0.9 percent year-over-year and down 1.8 percent from February seasonally adjusted.
The Conservation Alliance Kicks Off First Backyard Collective Event
More than 200 volunteers from six member companies participated in The Conservation Alliance’s Backyard Collective stewardship event in Santa Barbara, CA on Thursday, April 12.
ACT Lab Adds Phil Bash To Global Sales Team
ACT Lab, the independent, third-party accredited laboratory that conducts safety and compliance testing for the bike and outdoor industries, has announced the addition of Phil Bash to the lab’s global sales team, effective immediately.
Salewa North America Appoints Sales And Marketing Director
Salewa North America, which operates the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the United States and Canada, announced a transition in the company’s North American leadership. Dave Drulard was appointed as the new sales and marketing director of Salewa North America.
AKU Footwear Launches North American Ambassador Program
AKU Footwear, the maker of Italian-crafted hiking and trekking boots, is looking for hikers, trekkers and backpackers for the company’s new North American Ambassador Team.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Hold Grand Opening In Walla Walla
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding operations to include a new retail location in Walla Walla, WA.
Amer Sports Restates 2017 On Accounting Change
Amer Sports has adopted the new IFRS 15 standard ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’ as of January 1, 2018. As a result of the adoption, Amer Sports has restated the 2017 figures by using the full retrospective method.
Umbro Replaces Puma As Huddersfield Kit Supplier
Huddersfield Town, the English soccer side, announced a four-year partnership with Umbro. Puma had supplied Huddersfield’s kit since 2013.
RECALL: L.L.Bean Knives
About 600 knives sold by L.L.Bean are being recalled, according to a press release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Camping World To Acquire Cullum & Maxey Camping Center
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire Cullum & Maxey Camping Center located in Nashville, TN.
Mainstream Holdings Buys Hawk Group
Mainstream Holdings, Inc., the owner and manufacturer of prominent brands Muddy, Big Game and API Outdoors, announced the acquisition of Hawk Group, LLC, a leading supplier of ladder stands, hang-ons, accessories and crossbows operating under the Hawk and Killer Instinct brands.
Trump Weighs Rejoining Trans-Pacific Partnership
President Donald Trump has directed his top economic and trade advisers to look into re-entering the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The move would come a little over a year after withdrawing the U.S. from the the multilateral trade agreement in one of his first acts as president.
