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Dakota Grizzly Launches RSVP Retail Program
For every online sale shipped in a zip code region where there are Dakota Grizzly dealers, those retailers will get a bi–annual check disbursement from the online sales made.
Flowfold Hires East Coast Sales Agency
Flowfold has partnered with The Taku Agency and veteran sales rep Beaty Jackson to increase wholesale distribution of Flowfold products starting in 2018.
OEKO-TEX Updates Product Guidelines
In 2018, the OEKO-TEX Association will provide further targeted support on issues relating to consumer protection and sustainability throughout the textile value creation chain.
Celerant Technology and SSI Data Launch New Integration Tools
Celerant Technology, a leading provider of innovative retail and e-commerce solutions, and SSI Data, the leading retail POS data analytics technology serving the global active lifestyle retail market, announced new integration tools that enables retailers to connect easily with SSI Data and gain easy access to robust total marketplace trend reporting tools and reports.
Camping World Agrees To Acquire Erehwon Mountain Outfitter
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced plans to purchase Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a leading Midwest specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel.
Over 30 Outdoor Brands Join Nikwax To Raise Money For Conservation Alliance, POW
Nikwax, the specialist in aftercare products for outdoor performance gear and apparel, is celebrating POW and The Conservation Alliance by throwing the biggest happy hour raffle OR has ever seen.
Choose Outdoors Appoints Vice Chairman
Brian Kelleghan, owner of Bison Designs, was recently elected to serve as national nonprofit Choose Outdoors’ vice chairman.
Crown Trails Headwear Announces Membership With 1% For The Planet
Crown Trails Headwear announced they have joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1 percent of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.
Nepal To Ban Solo Climbers On Mount Everest
Nepal has moved to ban solo climbers from taking on its dangerous mountains, including Mount Everest, among other stipulations, to reduce accidents.
Ibex To Be Auctioned Off
Ibex, the wool-infused outdoor brand based in Vermont, is being auctioned off, according to a report in the Burlington Free Press.
Faraday Bikes To Support “Million Tree Challenge”
Faraday Bicycles announced that the electric bike company is partnering with nonprofit One Tree Planted to help address the damage caused by wildfires this year across California.
Report: REI To Close Store In Schaumburg
REI will close its location in Schaumburg, IL on January 11, according to the Daily Herald.
Camber Outdoors To Hold Thought-Leadership Keynote
On Saturday morning, January 27, Outdoor Retailer show attendees can explore women’s leadership with CEO Pledge pioneers Donna Carpenter, CEO Burton, Sally McCoy, former CEO CamelBak, Jerry Stritzke, CEO REI, and Ken Meidell, CEO Dakine.
Free Country Partners With The Fresh Air Fund
To celebrate the launch of the partnership, Free Country held an ice-skating event for Fresh Fund children and their families at The Rink at Bryant Park. The event was hosted by five-time Olympic Medalist Nastia Liukin.
Poll: National Park Fee Hikes Likely To Reduce Visits
A survey commissioned by Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) found that 64 percent of Americans would be less likely to visit a national park if fees were increased.
