Spyder Surf Expo to Launch in Hermosa
The first annual Hermosa Beach Surf Expo presented by Spyder Surfboards arrived at Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza on August 20.
OIA Lobbies USTR to Expand Duty-Free Travel Goods
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has requested to appear at a new USTR hearing on providing duty-free treatment for travel goods, including sports bags and backpacks.
Breanna Stewart Leads WNBA’s Most Popular Jersey List
The Seattle Storm star was followed by Skylar Diggins of the Dallas Wings and Elena Delle Donne of the Chicago Sky.
Hoka Adds Two Elite Distance Runners to Roster
Katja Goldring and Martin Hehir will Join its track and marathon team.
Trek Taps Amber Road to Manage Global Trade
Trek Bikes, a bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and distributor, selected Amber Road’s Trade Automation solution to lower landed costs and manage global trade.
Bill Robinson Leaves Daniel Defense
Black Creek, GA-based Daniel Defense, manufacturer of firearms and accessories, stated that Bill Robinson resigned as VP of sales.
Sig Sauer Sponsors Major League Fishing
Firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer signed on as a sponsor of Major League Fishing (MLF) made-for-television bass fishing events for the 2017 season.
Velofix Hires Ward Grootjans As VP Global Development
The company behind the world’s largest fleet of Mobile Bike Shops hired Ward Grootjans, formerly of Canyon Bicycles, as vice president of global business development.
Skechers Go Golf’s Matt Kuchar Wins Bronze in Rio
Kuchar, a Skechers Go Golf brand ambassador and elite team member, finished third in Men’s Individual Golf at the Rio Olympics.
Trending: Wearable Companies Seek School Athletics Deals
In a wearables landscape still very much dominated by Fitbit and Apple, other brands are navigating strategic partnerships with college athletic programs to get their tech in front of consumers.
Walmart to Carry Jillian Michaels Activewear
Walmart.com will release Impact by Jillian Michaels, a performance activewear collection for women, this fall.
Topgolf Adds Second New Jersey Venue
The sports entertainment company will open a Mount Laurel, NJ location in late 2017.
Altra Beats Salomon At Leadville 100
Altra Footwear once again secured its spot as the reigning Leadville 100 brand as its elite runner, British-born Ian Sharman, achieved his second consecutive win.
Leatt Expands Product Portfolio
The personal protective equipment company introduced its 2017 Bicycling Range aimed at a wider group of mountain bike riders.
Taiwan’s E-Bike Exports Accelerate
After growing 25.3 percent in 2015, the nation’s e-bike exports nearly doubled in the first five months of this year, according to a report released Thursday.
