The Conservation Alliance Issues Statement On Outdoor Retailer Debate
In a statement, The Conservation Alliance applauded OIA “for taking steps to explore other locations for the show, and recognize that Utah’s position on public lands is the most important factor in motivating them to do so.”
OIA Executive Director To Meet With Gov. Herbert
“Utah is at a crossroads. Political leadership has the opportunity now to change course and grow the outdoor recreation economy to the benefit of all Utah citizens,” OIA stated in a press release.
RECALL: Haibike Xduro Race, Superrace And Xduro Urban E-bikes
Recent product safety testing concluded the Haibike-manufactured fork used in Haibike Xduro Race, Superrace and Urban models may rupture or break prematurely when exposed to extreme forces.
Toad&Co Opens Location In Golden, CO
The shop will be located on the same street as its partner, Vital Outdoors, a local gear outfitter who will handle the shop’s day-to-day operations.
Thule To Attend Outdoor Retailer
The Thule Group will support the outdoor industry’s fight to protect public lands by attending Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, according to a company press release.
Confluence Outdoor Names Courtney Moore Manager Of Key Accounts
Moore joined Confluence Outdoor in 2007 as a sales representative in the Great Lakes region, servicing independent specialty retailers.
AAFA Names Honorees For The 2017 American Image Awards
The American Apparel & Footwear Association announced its 2017 American Image Awards honorees: Andrew Rosen, Founder and CEO of Theory (Person of the Year); Marc Fisher Footwear (Company of the Year); Stuart Vevers of Coach, Inc. (Designer of the Year); and Nick Graham (Fashion Maverick).
Volcom’s Sales Sink In Q4
Kering reported Volcom’s sales declined 10.5 percent in the fourth quarter and 8.3 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
L.L.Bean To Open Store In Cape Cod
L.L.Bean plans to open its fourth store in Massachusetts in Mashpee.
Dick’s Hikes Quarterly Dividend By 12 Percent
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc.’s board of directors authorized and declared a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share on the company’s common stock and class B common stock.
Adidas To Sponsor Rutgers University
Adidas said it reached an agreement to replace Nike as the outfitter of Rutgers University.
Baseball America Sold
An ownership group led by Alliance Baseball, LLC, completed its purchase of Baseball America, from TEN: The Enthusiast Network.
CF Athletic Partners With Cage Warriors
CF Athletic, the owner of the CF and Cagefighter MMA apparel brands based in Columbus, OH, formed an exclusive apparel partnership with Cage Warriors, the premier MMA fighting organization in Europe and the Middle East.
SmartWool Calls For Outdoor Retailer Support
Travis Campbell, president, Smartwool, in a letter wrote, “We must be louder and stronger than our opposition and that means everyone coming together. We can’t do that if we leave the OIA to fight on their own – with fewer resources. We can’t do that if we leave the OIA to fight on their own – with fewer resources.”
Metolius Withdraws From Outdoor Retailer
Said Chip Miller, global sales director for Metolius. “We look forward to rejoining Outdoor Retailer once a host state has been found that values our sport.”
