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REI Asking Customers To Challenge Trump Administration On Public Lands
Customers were told they were the “public” in “public lands” and should “tell Secretary Ryan Zinke why our public lands need to remain protected now and for future generations.”
Velocio Apparel Secures Investment, Hires Laura Spencer
Velocio Apparel, a New England-based cycling brand specializing in performance apparel, has closed a Series A investment round led by Steve Fuller, former L.L.Bean chief marketing officer.
Downlite Launches Progressive New Composting Initiative
The manufacturer of down and feather recently engaged an outside organic recycling company to utilize the large waste feathers that traditionally end up in landfill, and instead, treat them for soil compost.
Outdoor Retailer Trade Show Moving To Denver
Emerald Expositions LLC announced it had selected Denver for the site of all Outdoor Retailer tradeshows, including Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, which will move to November in 2018. It is intended that Grassroots Connect will co-locate in Denver with Outdoor Retailer when an appropriate venue is procured.
OIA’s Executive Director Touts Benefits Of Denver Move
In a letter to OIA members, Amy Roberts, executive director of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), spelled out the benefits of the move of the Outdoor Retailer show to Denver, including shifting the dates to the front end of the ordering cycle, significantly reduced booth rates and less travel for the industry with the combined Winter Show.
Hobie Hires Backbone Media
Hobie, the leading manufacturer of personal watercraft products, has hired Backbone Media as its public relations agency of record.
QVC To Merge With HSN
Liberty Interactive Corp., the parent of QVC ,announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby Liberty Interactive will acquire the 62 percent of HSNi it does not already own in an all-stock transaction.
American Whitewater Urges EPA To Protect Clean Water
“Paddlers know that healthy rivers attract and inspire new businesses, revitalize communities and create boons to public health, fitness, and happiness,” said Evan Stafford of American Whitewater.
Denver Expected To Land Outdoor Retailer Show
With a “major announcement” to be disclosed at a press conference early Thursday morning featuring Colorado’s Governor, Denver’s Mayor and the head of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, the famed Outdoor Retailer Show is expected to announce a move from Salt Lake City to Denver.
Feetures Expands Offerings With Lifestyle Collection
The lifestyle collection will include a variety of styles for women and men, and will offer the signiture targeted compression and seamless toe features that helped elevate the brand.
Nikwax NA Appoints President
After three productive years leading Nikwax North America, Rick Meade has announced he is leaving to seek new challenges and growth opportunities. Brian Davidson, current director of sales for Nikwax, has been named president, and Heidi Allen, current marketing director, has been promoted to VP of marketing.
Cabela’s/Bass Pro Deal Secures Antitrust Clearance
Bass Pro Shops acquisition of Cabela’s received the go-ahead from antitrust regulators.
Yakima Unveils Inaugural Fall Line
At the center of the fall product launch are the OffGrid cargo basket, the LongArm truck bed extender, the FatCat Evo, an update to the snow sports mount and the FatCat ShowDown – the first side-loader for kayaks and SUP’s.
Backcountry COO Joins Ski Utah Board Of Directors
Backcountry announced that Pete LaBore, chief operating officer of Backcountry, is joining Ski Utah’s 2017 Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2017. He will serve a three-year term expiring June 30, 2020.
Helly Hansen’s 2016 Revenues Expand 6.4 Percent
Helly Hansen reported revenues in 2016 grew 6.4 percent to NOK 2.66 billion ($318 mm) despite reducing the product line by 25 percent. Organic revenue growth came to 4 percent.
