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…
U.S. Proceeds with Labor Enforcement Case Against Guatemala
The United States is proceeding with a labor enforcement case against Guatemala for failing to live up to its obligations to protect labor, United States Trade Representative Michael Froman announced…
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
Mountain Hardwear Begins Showing New Ski Film
Mountain Hardwear has begun showing the film “Days Of My Youth” to snow enthusiasts and powderhounds around the world this fall and winter…
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
PeopleForBikes Opens Green Lane Tours to All US Cities
PeopleForBikes is inviting all U.S. cities to apply for spots in its Green Lane Project tours of The Netherlands for the first time. Interested cities should submit an application by Oct. 1, to improve their chances of securing their first choice dates. P
Thru-Hiker Syndicate to Expand Support to PCT Hikers in 2015
Vasque, Osprey Packs, NEMO Equipment, Leki Trekking Poles and Darn Tough are expanding their sponsorship of through hikers next summer to include those attempting the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The group, which calls itself the Thru-Hikers Syndicate, sai
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Open Stores in Colorado and Arizona in 2015
Sportsman's Warehouse will open its fifth store in Colorado and its fourth in Arizona next summer…
Osprey Packs Picks Ogden, UT for Site of New DC
Osprey Packs Inc. has selected Ogden, UT as the location for the company’s new U.S. distribution center. The maker of backpacks had announced in June it would move its distribution center to the Wasatch, but had not named a specific location…
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…
Emerald Expositions Folds Health+Fitness into Interbike
Emerald Exposition said it will fold its Health+Fitness Business Expo into Interbike following a steady decline in attendance that contributed to the shortfall in attendance at the much large bicycle trade show two weeks ago…
