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Canadian Tire Supports Getting Kids With Disabilities Active
Canadian Tire Corp. announced a $50 million commitment over five years to Jumpstart Charities, in order to give Canadian kids with disabilities greater access to sport and play.
Moody’s Downgrades Academy’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded its debt ratings for Academy Ltd. due to the “highly promotional environment” for athletic apparel and weak demand for firearms and ammunition.
Outdoor Research Partners With Locally
Visitors to the outdoor apparel brand’s website will be offered the option to purchase from retailers in their area who stock those items in their store.
Madshus Welcomes Liz Stephen To Athlete Team
Nordic Skier Liz Stephen has joined the Madshus team roster, and will represent the brand in domestic races as well as international competition.
U.S. Ski And Snowboard Hall Of Fame Announces Incoming Class Of 2017
The eight noted skiing athletes and sport builders include Eddie Ferguson, Herman Goellner, Marty Hall, Mike and Steve Marolt, Steve McKinnney. Shaun Palmer and Thom Weisel.
Rob Dyrdek Announces Venture Studio
The venture studio builds, invests in and advises an array of companies in categories ranging from luxury brands, sports entertainment, consumer products, and spirits to innovative technologies.
Dick’s Announces Team USA Contenders Roster
Ashley Wagner and Alex Rigsby headline the roster of winter U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Contenders that are being supported by the Dick’s Sporting Goods through flexible employment or sponsorship agreements.
Costa Names T.J. McMeniman Vice President Of Marketing
McMeniman joins Costa from Bauer Hockey, where he led global marketing for eight years.
Interior Chief Urges Shrinking Four National Monuments In West
Ryan Zinke, the U.S. interior secretary, will recommend reducing the size of at least four of 27 national monuments, a leaked report states. The four monuments mentioned include the fiercely contested Bears Ears National Monument in Utah as well as Utah’s Grand Staircase Escalante, Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou and Nevada’s Gold Butte.
Raleigh Electric Add Reps
Raleigh Electric and IZIP, manufacturers of electric bikes, have added three new territory managers to the sales team, as both brands continue to grow and expand in the market.
The Pro’s Closet Secures Funding
Foundry Venture Capital 2016, L.P. has completed its initial investment in The Pro’s Closet (TPC) as part of a $9 million financing. TPC, based in Boulder, CO, is the world’s largest seller of pre-owned bicycles and bicycle parts.
OBIT: Powder Mountain’s Alvin F. Cobabe
The father and visionary of Powder Mountain, Dr. Alvin F. Cobabe, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2017 at the age of 99 in his home in Eden, UT.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Hold Grand Opening In Visalia, CA
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Visalia, CA.
Camping World Forms Partnership With Major League Baseball
Camping World Holdings announced a multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball. The agreement includes sponsorships with all its banners: Camping World, Gander Mountain, Overton’s, The House and Windward/W82.
Canada’s Wholesale Sports To Close
Wholesale Sports Canada Ltd. announced the orderly wind down and eventual closure of its 12 retail locations in the four western Canadian provinces, according to a statement from its parent United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA).
