Tony Hawk Celebrates 11th Stand Up for Skateparks Benefit
With DJ Z-Trip spinning and mashing sounds atop the 13-foot halfpipe, Tony Hawk's 11th-annual Stand Up For Skateparks benefit came to a climactic conclusion with Hawk and other top skate and BMX pros performing an all-star demo sunday at Green Acres
Golf Datatech Releases Women in Golf Study
According to Golf Datatech's Women In Golf 2014 Study, female golfers make up more than 20 percent of the estimated 25 million golfers in the U.S., and approximately 19 percent of all golf sales nationally…
Bass Pro Shops Tacoma Store to Open in October
Bass Pro Shops plans to open a new store in Tacoma, WA on Oct. 22. The 142,000-square-foot store is a tribute to the Pacific Northwest’s beauty and abundant wildlife. In addition, the store celebrates Washington’s portion of the Pacific Crest
Sturm, Ruger Appoints Terrence O’Connor to Board
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced that its board of directors has voted to increase the number of directors to seven, and has appointed Terrence O’Connor as a board member effective immediately…
Skechers Announces Preliminary Settlement of Toning Lawsuit
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. announced the preliminary court approval of the settlement of a pending shareholder derivative action, entitled Basaraba v. Greenberg, et al., Case No. CV-13-05061-PSG (SHx) (C.D. Cal.). The settlement is subject to final court appro
REI President and CEO to Kick Off Shop.org Summit
Shop.org said REI President and CEO Jerry Stritzke will keynote its Shop.org Summit that takes place in Seattle from Sept. 29 – October 1 at the Washington State Convention Center. The keynote, ''REI: Blazing Trails to a Real, Alive, and Connect
VFC CEO Says Timberland Opportunity is Staggering
Timberland will produce record results this year and grow sales more than 80 percent by the end of 2019, by focusing on “the outdoor lifestyler,” a consumer who looks for style, performance and green in that order, VF Corp. executives said in their first
New Report Scores Apparel Brands’ Efforts to Clean up Chinese Supply Chains
Athletic brands outscored outdoor brands in a groundbreaking report two non-profits prepared to evaluate – and help consumers evaluate – what apparel brands are doing to improve environmental practices in their Chinese supply chains…
Lafuma Group Back in the Black Six Months After Calida Group Investment
Calida Group of Switzerland said it has restored Lafuma Group to profitability just six months after acquiring control of the French outdoor company…
Vibram Partner Quabaug Hosts DOD’s Top Procurement Officer
The Department of Defense's chief procurement officer toured the factory of Vibram USA's manufacturing partner Quabaug Corporation on Sept 11…
Bass Pro Exploring Financial Options
Bass Pro Shops has hired Moelis & Co. to explore alternatives to raise funds, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Sources told the journal one possibility may be a sale of a minority stake…
Patagonia Closes NYC Stores During People’s Climate March
Patagonia closed all four of its stores in New York City until 3 p.m. Sunday to support the People's Climate March, President and CEO Rose Marcario announced on a company blog…
L.C. Industries Hires Channel Manager
L.C. Industries, Inc., manufacturer of travel accessories and outdoor gear, announced that Trevor Bending will be its first channel manager…
Soccer Stars to Be Honored for Concussion Prevention Work
The Sports Legacy Institute (SLI) will honor US Women's Soccer Legends Brandi Chastain and Cindy Parlow Cone each with an Impact Award at SLI's annual dinner that recognizes organizations and individuals for their commitment to solving the concu
Broadwell Rejoins Bill Lewis Outdoors
Bill Lewis Outdoors announced the re-hire of Richard Broadwell to be its national sales manager, responsible for coordinating sales with reps and accounts nationwide…
