Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Friday, December 16, 2016 thru Thursday, December 29, 2016
- Outdoor Groups Applaud Latest National Monument Designation 12/29/2016 insideoutdoor.com - The Outdoor Alliance, The Conservation Alliance, and Outdoor Industry Association applauded President Obama’s designation of the Bears Ears National Monument, siting the monuments role in providing recreational access to the public.
- Overturning Bears Ears Is a Long Shot, But That Doesn’t Mean Republicans Won’t Try 12/29/2016 The newest national monument has ardent supporters and detractors. The question is: How easy will it be for Trump to undo it?
- The Most Instagrammed National Parks of 2016 12/27/2016 outsideonline.com - Curious to see which parks got the most Instagram love this year? Presenting the national parks that racked up the most geotags in 2016.
- This Bill Could Make Outdoor Expenses Tax Deductible 12/26/2016 gearjunkie.com - Senators Ron Kind of Wisconsin and Charles Boustany of Louisiana want to “foot the bill” for your outdoor adventure gear. The Congressmen introduced a bill to the House of Representatives with...
- Aspen’s Snowmass Base Village Sold 12/23/2016 sgbonline.com - A joint venture of East West Partners, Aspen Skiing Company, and an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, LLC announced that it has closed on the acquisition of the Snowmass base village...
- GoPro Severance Charges Increase 12/21/2016 sgbonline.com - GoPro said in a regulatory filing that its board approved an increase of approximately $7 million to the company’s estimated total aggregate charges for restructuring activities first announced in the third quarter.
- GoPro’s Karma drone recall sparks class action lawsuit over alleged investor deception 12/21/2016 cyclingindustry.news - GoPro is to be the subject of a legal battle that could prove hugely disruptive to the firm’s operations. Legal firm Khang & Khang has brought forward a securities class action suit...
- How Much Does it Cost to Climb Everest? (2017 Edition) 12/21/2016 theadventureblog.blogspot.com - Alan Arnette has once again posted his annual look at the cost of climbing Everest. If you've ever wondered how much you'd have to spend to go up the highest mountain on...
- Obama Makes Bold Ban on Offshore Drilling 12/20/2016 adventure-journal.com - The Obama administration put vast swaths of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans off limits to oil and gas drilling to protect marine life, address climate change and safeguard the areas from development...
- Garmin Eyes Africa Expansion, Brings Fit Trackers To Ghana 12/20/2016 sgbonline.com - Garmin entered a partnership with MTN in Ghana, launching a series of fitness watches for the region and its communities. About five different activity trackers make up the line. As part of...
- Thule Hires Luggage Veteran To Head Soft Goods Development 12/20/2016 sgbonline.com - Thule Group hired Jim Matthews as director of product development, soft goods. Matthews brings more than 25 years of product management and development, marketing and sales expertise within the luggage category, including...
- Bode Miller Comments On Head Lawsuit 12/19/2016 sgbonline.com - Professional skier Bode Miller spoke publicly for the first time regarding his pending litigation with Head USA. Head argues that Miller signed a termination agreement prohibiting him from racing in the...
- Lands’ End Appoints New CEO 12/19/2016 sgbonline.com - Lands’ End Inc. named Jerome Griffith to be the company’s next chief executive officer. He will also join the Lands’ End board of directors.
- President Signs Water Infrastructure Bill 12/19/2016 insideoutdoor.com - President Obama signed S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act into law. WIIN will help restore and conserve some of the nation’s most threatened habitat for waterfowl, say...
- Hershey Company partners with US Ski and Snowboard Association 12/16/2016 sportspromedia.com - US confectionery manufacturer the Hershey Company has unveiled a three-year partnership with the US Ski and Snowboard Association. The firm will serve as the official confectionery partner of the national governing body...
