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Mountain Hardwear Embraces Heroes With Launch Of Impact Initiative
Mountain Hardwear Inc., launched its Impact Initiative, a program featuring environmentalists, thought leaders, humanitarians and storytellers, working on a collective mission to inspire people to support solutions to help protect outdoor playgrounds.
NOAA Winter Forecast: Cooler, Wetter North And Warmer, Drier South
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released the U.S. Winter Outlook, with La Nina potentially emerging for the second year in a row as the biggest wildcard in how this year’s winter will shape up. La Nina has a 55- to 65-percent chance of developing before winter sets in.
Helly Hansen Acquires British Sailing And Country Apparel Brand Musto
The technical outdoor brand signed a definitive agreement to acquire Musto, a British specialist sailing and country apparel brand, from Phoenix Equity Partners and other shareholders.
Adidas, Patagonia Achieve Fair Labor Reaccreditation
The programs at Adidas and Patagonia, both long-time Fair Labor Association (FLA) members, were reaccredited for their continued work to build and maintain internal structures that support the highest workplace standards.
Accell Group Appoints New CEO
Accell Group N.V has appointed Ton Anbeek as its new chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors.
Boot Barn Supporting Troops With Socks For Soldiers Event
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. is partnering with Operation: Care and Comfort to support active military troops serving overseas with a nationwide “Socks for Soldiers” event.
Timberland Takes Five-Year Urban Greening Commitment To Philadelphia
In partnership with the Center City District and the Center City District Foundation, Timberland and its partners helped restore a portion of abandoned tracks from the Reading Railroad, which will ultimately become a new public green space for the city known as the Rail Park.
Outdoor Retailer Releases Show Dates For Next Five Years
The five-year calendar begins with the previously announced 2018 dates and extends through 2022. It also reaffirms Outdoor Retailer’s commitment to Denver.
Sego Ski Appoints Sales Director
Sego Ski Co., the handcrafted, made-in-the-Tetons ski company, hired seasoned veteran Rex Wehrman as its global sales director.
Safilo Opens New North American Headquarters
Safilo Group, the parent of Smith Optics, celebrated the official opening of its new Safilo North American headquarters in Secaucus, NJ, replacing the historical Parsippany, NJ location.
Sellmark Corporation CEO Named ‘Great Woman of Texas’
Sellmark Corporation’s CEO, Dianna Sellers, is being honored as one of the Fort Worth Business Press’ “Great Women of Texas.”
REI Adventures Launches New Destinations
REI Adventures, the active travel company part of national outdoor co-op REI, is launching 20 trips, bringing the total for the year to more than 40 new itineraries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America.
GU Energy Donates $20,000 To Public Lands Defense
Following a $25,000 donation in lieu of attending the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, GU Energy Labs has contributed an additional $20,000 to The Conservation Alliance.
PrimaLoft Undergoes Recapitalization
The new investor group is led by private equity firm Victor Capital Partners in partnership with the private equity group at Allstate. PrimaLoft management will continue to maintain a significant investment in the business.
Hologenix Adds Jim Calhoun To Board
Hologenix LLC, the maker of Celliant fibers, appointed Jim Calhoun to its Board of Directors and elected Bill Werlin its chairman.
