Vista Outdoors Adds SVP of Human Resources
Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) named Stephen S. Clark as senior vice president for human resources and corporate services at Vista Outdoor Inc., which ATK plans to spin off in February as a separately traded public company…
Puma and United Legwear and Apparel Co. Form New Kids Apparel Joint Venture
Puma and United Legwear & Apparel Co. LLC (ULAC) are entering into a joint venture in North America for the production, sales, marketing, and distribution of Puma children's apparel from infant through boys' size 20 and girls' size 16. The
Vans Kicks Off Sixth Annual Custom Culture Art Competition
Vans is inviting high school art students around the country to join in the sixth annual Vans Custom Culture art competition. In partnership with Americans for the Arts, Journeys and truth, Vans Custom Culture celebrates student creativity and supports ar
Mike’s Bikes Secures Financing for Expansion
Mike’s Bikes has secured a multi-million-dollar credit facility to open more locations from Business Capital. The dealer, which already operates from 11 locations in California, claims to be the largest independently owned bike dealers on the West C
Native Shoes Appoints Global Marketing Director
Native Shoes appointed Dominique Morisset as the brand’s global marketing director…
Garmin Launches New Smart Watch at CES
Garmin debuted a new smart watch at the CES Show Monday that will compete more directly with the Apple Watch…
NSGA Sets Team Dealer Program for 2015 Management Conference
NSGA set up the program for released the program the 17th Annual Team Dealer Summit. The 51st Annual NSGA Management Conference and Annual Team Dealer Summit, will be held May 3-6 at the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, TX…
Under Armour Hires PR Firm to Target Outdoor and Action Sports
Under Armour, Inc. is partnering with Charleston, SC-based public relations firm Groundswell PR to represent its Outdoor Performance Division products. The global athletic performance gear company has appointed Groundswell to oversee its editorial and med
Dorel Recreational/Leisure Rebrands as Dorel Sports
Dorel Industries Inc. kicked off the New Year by renaming its Recreational/Leisure segment Dorel Sports and announcing a number of hires and promotions at the Connecticut-based business, which owns Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Sugoi and Caloi bicycl
Outdoor Execs Foresee Continued Growth and Adjustment in 2015
Outdoor industry leaders exhibited some of the greatest optimism in years when asked about their outlook for 2015, even as they acknowledged little progress in heading off several existential threats…
Chicago Firm Ready to Invest $100 in Active Lifestyle Brands
A group of investment professionals with ties to Chicago's financial industry said it plans to invest up to $100 million in up to five active lifestyle companies through an investment company they founded in 2012…
OIA Poised to Pivot in ’15
As Outdoor Industry Association enters 2015 poised to pivot on several fronts, including leadership, research and how its pursues its public policy agenda…
ExOfficio Names VP of Design and Product Development
ExOfficio has appointed Julie Snow as its new vice president of design and product development, where she will play a key role reinforcing the brand’s position as the global leader in adventure travel apparel…
Tiger Targets Outdoor Brands with New Colorado Fulfillment Center
Tigers has opened a new fulfillment center in Aurora, CO in response to the substantial increase in demand from outdoor and active lifestyle brands…
MonkeySports Opens Denver Metro Location
MonkeySports, the big box retailer of hockey, lacrosse and baseball/softball equipment, opened its first location in Greenwood Village, CO; a 30 minute drive from Denver. The 15,125-square-foot superstore…
