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L.L.Bean To Open Its Second Wisconsin Store
L.L.Bean set plans to open its second Wisconsin store, scheduled to open next spring.
Columbia Sportswear Realigns Corporate Team
Tim Boyle, who has served as CEO since 1988, has resumed the role of president. Tom Cusick becomes EVP and COO, Franco Fogliato was promoted to EVP and Americas general manager, and Joe Boyle becomes EVP, Columbia brand president.
Buff Unveils 2017 Running Ambassadors
The performance headwear brand has added trail runners Suzanna Bon and Zach Miller to a team that already includes Anton Krupicka, Ian Sharman, Adam Kimble, Michael Wardian and Gina Lucrezi.
Leave No Trace Names Gold Standard Recreation Areas
The new Gold Standard designation is part of The Center’s Leave No Trace in Every Park initiative that recognizes outdoor spaces demonstrating the highest standard of practicing and promoting Leave No Trace ethics.
Bold Betties Secures $750,000 Of Outside Capital
The women’s outdoor adventure organization has attracted an additional round of outside capital, which will enable it to quadruple its presence in cities across America.
Industry’s Leaders Partner To Support Climate Agreement
Nike, The North Face, Columbia Sportswear Co. and a number of other industry brands joined more than 1,000 subnational entities, including governors, mayors, college and university leaders, and business of all sizes, who have signed an open letter underscoring their continued commitment to the Business Backs Low-Carbon USA initiative and to the Paris Climate Agreement.
Regatta Great Outdoors Makes American Debut At Sears
Regatta Great Outdoors, a U.K. outdoor and leisure clothing company, made its official U.S. retail store debut exclusively at Sears with shops inside 11 Sears locations throughout the New England area.
Osprey Packs Names Senior Country Director, Vietnam
Scott Maslen will report directly to Chris Graham, senior vice president of product, who is relocating to the United Kingdom.
Flowfold Teams Up With Women United Around The World
A limited number of one-of-a-kind handbags will be sold to help train and raise money for future Maine-based immigrant women.
College Outside Joins The Conservation Alliance
More than 200 collegiate outdoor groups use College Outside’s retail site to purchase gear for their programs, leaders and members.
United By Blue Hits Million-Pound Cleanup Mark
Since the company’s founding in 2010, its cleanup team has organized 185 cleanups in 26 states with the help of 7,649 volunteers.
Ruffwear Names New Distributor In Mexico
The producer of performance dog gear partnered with Outdog.mx to manage distribution in Mexico.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Sets Opening In Everett, WA
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Everett, WA.
Cabela’s Sets Date For Bass Pro Merger Vote
Cabela’s Inc. announced that it has filed definitive proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with the Special Meeting of Stockholders to approve the previously announced acquisition of Cabela’s by Bass Pro Shops.
Sondors Introduces Foldable E-Bike
The forged aluminum frame is a one-size-fits-most, and weighs in at six pounds – offering a total bike weight of 50 pounds.
