Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy Accepting Applications
Applications for the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) 2017 Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy are now being accepted.
Guru Names Sam Dodge Global Business Manager
Dodge, who was previously the senior sales manager for Guru, will be responsible for managing the company’s direction.
Where Amazon And Intel Invested Millions
Thalmic Labs closed $120 million in Series B funding from technology giants Intel Capital and The Amazon Alexa Fund, along with Fidelity Investments Canada and participation from existing investors including Spark Capital.
Zanders Sporting Goods Adds Nick Skeeters To Sales Team
The Illinois wholesale firearms distributor hired Nick Skeeters, whose sales and customer service background includes 11 years of experience at RE/MAX Preferred Partners as a real estate broker.
National Public Lands And USACE Waive Day Use Fees
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 24. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities such as group […]
Do Athletes Need A Degree?
The University of Phoenix and Morning Consult released new data showing that a majority 57 percent of Americans believe professional athletes should earn a college degree.
Vista Outdoor Head Joins NSSF Board
Vista Outdoor’s recently named President of Shooting Sports, Robert J. Keller, joined the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Board of Governors.
Nike Plans To Get Kids Moving This Fall
Nike released a video in conjunction with its corporate plans to get 12 million kids active and playing.
Turtle Fur Donates More Than $4,000 To NPCA
The Vermont-based headwear and accessory company collaborated with the NPCA on a multi-use tubular neck product, with all proceeds being donated to the NPCA.
Pensole To Produce Unscripted Sneaker Design Series
Pensole Footwear Design Academy put out a casting call for an unscripted competition series in which young designers from around the world compete to design original sneakers.
Perry Ellis Signs Original Penguin Footwear License
Perry Ellis entered into two license agreements with BBC International LLC for the design, production and distribution of an Original Penguin by Munsingwear men’s, boys and layette footwear.
Chaco Partners With National Park Foundation
The outdoor footwear brand made a $50,000 donation to fund the Foundation’s education, preservation and conservation initiatives across the National Park System.
Adidas Outdoor Alpinist Attempts Speed Ascents
Don Bowie, 46, will attempt five documented speed ascents combining climbing, running and biking on mountains in Argentina, Italy and the U.S.
Eastbay Launches App In Tandem With Catalog
The app includes the Eastbay Lens, which makes use of image recognition and augmented reality to allow users to scan physical pages of the Eastbay catalog and reveal videos, stories and products.
Avant Enterprises To Debut E-Bike Line At Interbike
The Populo e-bike line will be available for prospective dealers to view and test ride at the 2016 Interbike Trade Show.
