SGB Update Outdoor
OIWC Opens Nominations for Outstanding Women in Bicycle Industry
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC), the only organization focused on the inclusion of women in the outdoors from participant to CEO, issued its annual call for nominations for the Pioneering Woman Award and First Ascent Award in the bicycle industry.
Intex Alleges Bestway Inflatable Beds Violate Patents
Intex Recreation Corp. of Long Beach, Calif. filed a Sec. 337 complaint May 19 with the International Trade Commission seeking to block the importation of air beds it alleges violate two patents it licensed in 2014 from another Chinese company.
RAM Racing Acquires Gault Race Management
RAM Racing acquired Gault Race Management in a recent move that not only tripled its capacity to time participants, according to Steve Ginsburg, RAM’s CEO, but also created the largest timing business in the United States.
REI Outessa Series Taps Jam Collective
Eventus Outdoors appointed PR and communications agency Jam Collective to promote its new event series, the REI Outessa Summit.
Leatt Corp. Sponsors Pro Chain Reaction Cycles Team
Leatt Corporation, a global developer, marketer and distributor of personal protective equipment for all forms of sports, has signed a sponsorship agreement with pro downhill mountain bike team, the Chain Reaction Cycles (CRC) Team.
Eddie Bauer Guide Breaks Mt. Everest Record
Eddie Bauer Guide Melissa Arnot summited Mt. Everest for the sixth time, breaking the world record for the most summits completed by an American woman in history- a record she has held since 2013.
Huntington Surf Celebrates Major Remodeling
Huntington Surf & Sport has completed a major renovation at its downtown (Main and PCH) location and is set to formally unveil its new look on Wednesday, May 25.
Photographer to Keynote Conservation Alliance Breakfast
Photographer Florian Schulz will be the featured speaker at The Conservation Alliance Breakfast at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.
Aquamira Technologies Acquires Geigerrig Assets
Aquamira Technologies Inc. of Logan, Utah has agreed to purchase the assets of Geigerrig’s pressurized hydration systems and packs, formerly owned by Hub City Outdoor.
Fjällräven to Open Store in Portland, OR
Fjällräven is opening its 15th North American retail brand center in Portland, OR. This new Pacific Northwest flagship will serve as the outdoor epicenter for one of Fjällräven’s fastest growing consumer regions.
Dick’s and The North Face Make Commitment to Healthier America
Active lifestyle companies Dick’s Sporting Goods and The North Face made commitments to the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA).
The Mountain Lab Hires Shannon Walton
The Mountain Lab has named Shannon Walton as its new Brand and Creative Manager. Walton brings with her a breadth of experience including a decade in the textile industry as a PR and marketing expert and a brand building consultant.
Avalanche Expands Design Team With Former North Face, Reebok Talent
Avalanche, the family owned and operated active outdoor apparel company founded in 1987, expanded its design team to include Daniela Maury and Rachel Brown.
RECALL: 2,800 Black Diamond Index Ascenders for Climbing
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. issued a recall for about 2,800 of its left and right Index Ascenders for climbing, and another 300 that were sold in Canada.
RECALL: 17,300 Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Rocky Mountain Bicycles issued a recall of roughly 17,300 (in addition, 61,000 were sold in Canada) of its Rocky Mountain Bicycles.
