RootsRated.com Secures $2.5 Million Series A Investment
RootsRated.com, a Chattanooga,TN-based outdoor media platform, has secured a total of $2.5 million in a recent Series A funding round…
Avalanche Safety Groups Merge
The Avalanche Project is the new name combining Project Zero and Backcountry Starts Here, two innovative programs launched in prior seasons to engage and educate backcountry wintersports enthusiasts on safety and best practices traveling in avalanche terr
Academy Sports Announces Black Friday Plans
Academy, Ltd. revealed its plans for the upcoming holiday shopping season, which include remaining closed on Thanksgiving Day, opening Black Friday at 5 a.m., and offering hundreds of hot deals throughout November…
SKLZ Supports Military and First Responders
SKLZ, the maker of sport training equipment and programs, announced that a portion of proceeds from every Pro Mini Hoop Rebound sold will be donated to the Challenged Athletes Foundation's Operation Rebound program.
Field and Stream Launches First-Ever E-commerce Website
Field & Stream stores, owned by Dick's Sporting Goods, has launched its first e-commerce site…
AAFA President and CEO to Step Down
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced that its President and CEO Juanita Duggan will step down to take on a new role. The officers of the AAFA Board of Directors are developing a leadership transition plan…
SIMA Image Awards Announced
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) announced the nominees for the 2015 SIMA Image Awards. Breakout Brand of the Year finalists included Amuse Society, Deptactus…
Macy’s Q3 Misses Plan
Macy's Inc. said its third-quarter earnings per share slid 8.2 percent excluding impairment charges of $111 million, or 20 cents per share, primarily related to previously-announced plans to close 35 to 40 stores in early 2016…
Genesco Appoints Board Members
Genesco Inc. announced that Kevin P. McDermott and David M. Tehle have been appointed to its board of directors, effective Feb. 1, 2016…
November Container Imports Expected to Surge
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.3 percent this month over the same time last year to meet holiday demand, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report…
Utah’s Departing Outdoor Rec Director Set Precedence for Other States
After 2.5 years on the job, Brad Petersen, Utah’s first-ever director of Office of Outdoor Recreation, is resigning to work in the private sector…
Under Armour Reorganizes Management Ahead of COO Departure
Under Armour Inc. announced a number of executive moves designed to streamline the company's strategic and operational initiatives and support the company’s long-term global growth plans, following the previous announcement of its COO's pl
Crailar Technologies Seeks Protection from Creditors
Crailar Technologies Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries obtained an initial order from a Canadian court granting it protection from creditors while it devises a reorganization plan…
Snow Peak Opens Brand Store in NYC’s SoHo Neighborhood
Snow Peak, a Japanese outdoor brand best known for its lightweight camp stoves and lighting, is opening of its second North American retail location in New York’s SoHo neighborhood…
Fleet Feet Sports Opens Location in Mechanicsburg, PA
Fleet Feet Sports announced the official grand opening of its Mechanicsburg, PA location. The new store location replaces the previous temporary location…
