Founder Rory Fuerst Assumes Role As President At Keen
CEO Rory Fuerst has assumed the role of president at Keen, Inc., the company he founded in 2003. Casey Sheahan, who previously served as president and board member, has decided to leave the company in order to pursue his passions in the mountains and to be closer to family.
Sportsmen And Outdoors Leaders Denounce Antiquities Act Takedown
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Patagonia and First Lite CEOs together condemned a bill introduced on Friday by Rep. Rob Bishop of Utah. The National Monument Creation and Protection Act (H.R. 3990) would severely limit national monument designations made by presidents.
New Era Partners With Learfield On Hispanic Collection
Learfield Licensing Partners, a trademark management agency specializing in licensing and branding, announced alongside neweracap.com, the launch of the Hispanic Heritage Collection in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Piper Jaffray: Nike Losing Some Heat With Teens
Nike is losing some of its hold as the preferred brand for teens, according to Piper Jaffray’s Taking Stock With Teens research survey. Teens are said to be gravitating toward streetwear looks from Vans and Supreme and retro stylings from Adidas, Puma and New Balance
SidelineSwap Scores $2 Million In Seed Extension Funding
SidelineSwap, the online marketplace for sports gear and equipment, announced a $2 million seed extension funding round.
U.S. To Miss World Cup For First Time Since 1986
The U.S. men’s national soccer team national team U.S. was eliminated from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since the 1986 cycle.
Feetures Becomes Official Vendor Partner Of Fleet Feet Sports
Feetures becomes the an official vendor partner of Fleet Feet Sports.
IHRSA Report Finds U.S. Health Club Memberships Reached High In 2016
Membership in U.S. health clubs reached an all-time high of 57.3 million in 2016, an increase of 3.6 percent from 2015. In all, 22 percent of Americans use a health club to pursue fitness and wellness goals.
Shimano North America Appoints Marketing Manager For Fishing
Bringing more than 15 years of consumer package goods marketing experience, including stints with leading fishing brands, Grayce Weber has joined Shimano as senior marketing manager.
Garneau Sponsors All-Girl Mountain Bike Organization, Little Bellas
Garneau announced a new 3-year partnership with the Little Bellas organization, a mountain bike organization whose goal is to help young women realize their potential through cycling.
Oboz Becomes Official Footwear Sponsor Of Banff Mountain Film And Book Festival
Oboz, the outdoor footwear company based in Bozeman, MO, signed on as the exclusive footwear sponsor in 2017 and 2018 of the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival and the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour for both 2017 and 2018.
Sportfishing Industry Association Names New President
The American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) board of directors announced that Glenn Hughes, ASA’s vice president for industry relations, has been hired to take on the role of president beginning April 1, 2018.
OIA Opposes Bishop Bill Undermining 1906 Antiquities Act
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) said it opposed the “National Monument and Creation Act,” that “National Monument and Creation Act” that would limit the power of the president to designate public land as national monuments.
Dick’s Selects Advertising Agency For Second Skin
Dick’s Sporting Goods selected WPP-owned VML as its agency of record for Second Skin, its new compression fitness apparel line.
