Osprey Teams With Ibex, Keen To Save Owyhee Canyonlands
Larger than Yellowstone, the Owyhee is home to one of the nation’s largest herds of California bighorn sheep, the imperiled Greater Sage-Grouse and more than two dozen plant species that exist nowhere else in the world, but the area is in danger of oil development.
Foot Locker Loses Appeal In Pension Dispute
Foot Locker Inc. has to pay higher pension benefits to correct payouts related to the conversion of the company’s pension plan in 1996 to a defined benefit plan with a cash balance formula. A federal appeals court ruled that the retirement plan change that amounted to an impermissible and undisclosed benefit freeze, according to Bloomberg. […]
Headsweats Names Julie Oldfield Director Of Sales And Marketing
Headsweats promoted Julie Oldfield to the newly created position of director of sales and marketing.
Darn Tough Vermont Hires Senior Sales And Demand Analyst
Kennedy, who most recently held a similar position at Seventh Generation, will work with the internal team at Darn Tough, the brand’s outside sales agencies and its supply chain.
2XU Opens New North American Headquarters In Santa Monica
2XU, the compression apparel company, announced the establishment of its North American headquarters in Santa Monica.
ScentLok Technologies Purchases Robinson Outdoor Products
ScentLok Technologies, a leading manufacturer of scent-controlling products, announced its acquisition of Robinson Outdoor Products.
Nuun Partners With Flywheel Sports
Nuun will be providing hydration solutions to members of Flywheel Sports, the indoor cycling boutique, during the two weeks of the Tour de France.
Jawbone Undergoing Liquidation
Jawbone, one of the early fitness wearables once valued at $3 billion, has begun liquidation proceedings, according to a report in The Information.
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.
Cherokee Global Brands Posts Q1 Loss
Cherokee Global Brands, the parent of Hi-Tec, Tony Hawk Signature Apparel and Flip Flop Shops, reported a loss in its first quarter ended April 29, impacted by the decision by Target, the discount chain, to stop selling the Cherokee brand. The company also said it was seeking an amendment related to a non-compliance with covenants under its credit facility.
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.
Cutters Launches Julian Edelman Football Gloves Collection
Cutters, the specialist in football gloves, has created an exclusive, signature series with New England Patriots’ wide receiver Julian Edelman and his personal brand, JE11.
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.
