Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Friday, July 15, 2016 thru Thursday, July 28, 2016
- Columbia Sportswear Posts Mixed Q2 07/28/2016 footwearnews.com - Columbia Sportswear Co. said its second quarter net losses widened to $8.2 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, compared with net losses of $6.5 million, or 9 cents per diluted share...
- AMER Sports Grows Q2 Sales despite Bankruptcies 07/28/2016 sgbonline.com - Amer Sports grew net sales 6 percent in currency-neutral terms in the second quarter, ended June 30, despite taking a big hit at its Wilson sports unit for the bankruptcies at Sports...
- Alaska Gov. Shuts Down Dam Project Near Denali National Park 07/28/2016 adventure-journal.com - On June 29, Alaska Governor Bill Walker closed down the 700 feet Susitna Dam megaproject. In a news conference, Walker delivered the news that the Susitna Dam project and Knik Arm Bridge...
- Black Diamond Equipment Appoints Rick Vance as Quality Director 07/27/2016 finance.yahoo.com -Black Diamond Equipment, a global innovator in climbing, skiing, mountain sports equipment and apparel, and a subsidiary of Black Diamond, Inc., has appointed Rick Vance as director of quality, effective August 1, 2016....
- GoPro’s Revenues Nosedive 47 Percent 07/27/2016 sgbonline.com - GoPro swung to a quarterly loss of $91.7 million, or 66 cents per share, compared to a profit of $35 million, or 24 cents, in the same period a year earlier. However,...
- Court Rules In Favor of Nuke Plant Near Canyonlands National Park 07/25/2016 adventure-journal.com - The Utah Court of Appeals has ruled that plans for a nuclear generating plant in Green River, Utah, would not adversely impact the river and thus can move forward. The advocacy groups...
- Stonewear Moves USA Manufacturing to Colorado-Based Facility 07/22/2016 insideoutdoor.com - Colorado-based women’s activewear brand Stonewear will bring its USA manufacturing closer to home with the addition of a new Colorado-based production facility. Select pieces from the brand’s activewear collection will be exclusively...
- Dating Site for Outdoor Enthusiasts Launches Nationwide 07/21/2016 insideoutdoor.com - Adventurous singles across the country have a new tool in their pack when it comes to finding a mate. LuvByrd, the dating platform for outdoor enthusiasts that has spurred hundreds of romantic...
- The Near-Impossible Process of Making a National Park 07/19/2016 outsideonline.com - Maine’s North Woods would make the perfect addition to the parks system—with mountains, streams, and stunning views. So what’s taking the government so long?
- BRAIN sponsors OIWC awards; nominations due July 29 07/18/2016 bicycleretailer.com - Bicycle Retailer & Industry News will sponsor the leadership awards being given out by the Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition. These awards, which include the Pioneering Woman Award and the First Ascent Award,...
- REI to Host 400+ Free Outdoor Events in One Weekend 07/18/2016 insideoutdoor.com - REI is holding is first-ever national free weekend of Outdoor School on July 30-31 to bring people together outside. Beginner to seasoned adventurers can rekindle their connections to nature by choosing from...
- Congressmen Introduce Bill to Allow Mountain Bikers in Wilderness Areas 07/16/2016 outsideonline.com - Senators Mike Lee and Orrin Hatch introduced legislation that, if passed, would reverse the nationwide ban on mountain biking in wilderness areas in favor of local decision making and permit the use...
