Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Thursday, March 10, 2016 thru Wednesday, March 23, 2016
- OIA Releases 2016 Policy Agenda 03/23/2016 sportsonesource.com - Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released its 2016 policy agenda, recently approved by OIA's board of directors, which will guide its members next month when they hit Capitol Hill for the trade association's...
- Free Admission, Festivities During National Park Week 03/23/2016 insideoutdoor.com - As the National Park Service celebrates 100 years of protecting and preserving the nation’s parks and monuments, all Americans are encouraged to get out and #FindYourPark during National Park Week, April 16...
- Mike King joins Felt Bicycles as brand ambassador 03/22/2016 bicycleretailer.com - BMX and mountain bike racing legend Mike King has joined Felt Bicycles as a brand ambassador. King has won more than 20 championships and is a member of the BMX Hall of...
- Retail Roll-up Seeks to Raise $3MM on Fundable.com 03/21/2016 sportsonesource.com - Sierra Lifestyle, which intends to acquire independently owned ski and snowboard shops, has launched a campaign to raise $3 million in capital through Fundable, one of a new generation of sites through...
- Helen of Troy Closes Hydro Flask Acquisition 03/21/2016 sportsonesource.com - Helen of Troy Limited, designer of consumer brand-name housewares, health and home, nutritional supplement and beauty products, closed its previously-announced acquisition of Steel Technology, LLC., which does business under the brand name...
- Coors Under Fire for Out-of-Bounds Ski Ad 03/21/2016 outsideonline.com - Macro brewer Molson Coors has come under fire since it launched a new beer commercial last week that appeared to encourage skiers and snowboarders to venture beyond the boundaries of a ski...
- The Future of Winter Sports Is Storing Snow 03/21/2016 outsideonline.com - Unusually warm winter in the southern part of the state left Anchorage bone dry, prompting race officials to request 50 cubic yards of snow as an insurance measure, to avoid mushers scraping...
- IMBA Names New Director of Trail Solutions 03/18/2016 sportsonesource.com - James Clark has joined IMBA’s leadership team, serving as the Director of Trail Solutions. The Trail Solutions team of professional trail designers and builders is one of the world’s most respected providers...
- Summit County Sheriff Seizes Gear from E-Retailer 123Mountain 03/18/2016 outsideonline.com - Colorado-based gear shop 123Mountain has lost much of its inventory following a court-ordered seizure to repay debts. The goods will be auctioned off to pay 123Mountain’s debt of more than $30,000 to...
- The New Science of the Creative Brain on Nature 03/18/2016 outsideonline.com - Beautiful vistas and outdoor fun impact your brain in real ways, and the latest research by neuroscientist David Strayer is finally cracking exactly how. When you're in a natural environment, your attention...
- Cloud Seeding Can Help Increase Snowfall, but Should it? 03/18/2016 snowboarding.transworld.net - With low-tide snow years on repeat, a couple of old snowboard bums are using cloud seeding science to make the flurries fly. But can cloud seeding help quench the thirst for another...
- Backcountry.com Names Jonathan Nielsen as CEO 03/17/2016 footwearnews.com - Backcountry.com officially has a new chief at the helm. The outdoor e-tailer has appointed Jonathan Nielsen as its new CEO. Nielsen has been serving as interim CEO since December, when Jill Layfield...
- Bankruptcy leads Sports Authority to sue more than 160 suppliers 03/16/2016 denverpost.com - Sports Authority Inc. is playing hardball with suppliers, filing lawsuits against more than 160 of them just weeks after it sought bankruptcy protection for its chain of ailing stores.
- Nixon Introduces First Action Sports Smartwatch 03/16/2016 business.transworld.net - California-based, watch and accessories brand Nixon announces The Mission — the world’s first ultra-rugged, action sports smartwatch. Built on the latest technology from Google’s Android WearTM smartwatch platform and the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM...
- Outdoor Project Announces New Directors and Advisory Board Members 03/16/2016 outdoorindustry.org - Outdoor adventure media website Outdoor Project announced new additions to its Board of Directors and the formation of a Board of Advisors. Ian Bell, founder and CEO of tech gadget review website...
- New Study Shows Rock Climbers Spend $3.6 Million a Year in Red River Gorge, KY 03/16/2016 climbing.com - A new study led by Eastern Kentucky University finds rock climbers have a significant economic impact in the Red River Gorge region of southeastern Kentucky.The study indicates climbers are a substantial economic...
- Vasque Supports the Triple Crown Trails 03/15/2016 outdoorindustry.org - Vasque announced its sponsorship of all three trail associations whose trails are included in the Triple Crown of thru-hiking; the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) and the...
- REI Releases 2015 Stewardship and Earnings Report, Gives Back Three-Quarters of Profit to Outdoor Community and Opens Voting for Board Members 03/15/2016 newsroom.rei.com - REI, the specialty outdoor co-op, has released a combined earnings and Stewardship Report, announcing record revenues and millions of dollars given back to the outdoor community—including more than 12,000 employees—thanks to nearly...
- The North Face 2016 Endurance Challenge Race Series Opens Registration 03/15/2016 odrmag.com - The North Face Endurance Challenge Series, the largest trail running series in the world, has officially opened registration for the 2016 season. The series of weekend race festivals takes place between April...
- Colorado on Pace to Grow Skier Visits 6 Percent or More 03/15/2016 sportsonesource.com - Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) reported visitation to its 21 member resorts grew 3.8 percent during the second period of the 2015/16 season, defined as January 1, 2016 through February 29, 2016,...
- Black Diamond Launches Cost Cutting Program 03/14/2016 sportsonesource.com - Black Diamond Inc. announced a "reformation program" Monday that calls for it to slash costs, relocate its European headquarters, downsize its apparel program and begin acquiring new brands. The Salt Lake City-based...
- Smith Sales Up Mid-Single Digits in 2015 03/14/2016 sportsonesource.com - Safilo Group S.P.A. said it was able to grow sales in North America in 2015 thanks in part to modest growth of its Smith brand and in spite of a shortfall at...
- Patagonia to Help Fund Residential Solar Installations 03/14/2016 insideoutdoor.com - Patagonia is helping to place solar panels on more than 1,500 residential rooftops across eight states. The company announced that it was working with four other companies to create a $35 million...
- Tailwind Nutrition Is Official Sports Drink Of The North Face Endurance Challenge 03/14/2016 snowboarding.com - Tailwind Nutrition, the sports drink mix that endurance athletes depend on for success, is excited to announce their partnership with The North Face Endurance Challenge as the Official Nutrition Drink on all...
- Marie-France Roy Joins Patagonia Ambassadors Program 03/10/2016 business.transworld.net - Patagonia announces i grateful to have Marie-France Roy on the team as her approach to snowboarding, both on and off the mountain, are a great match for Patagonia. Marie is known for...
- Yeti Announced HQ Expansion 03/10/2016 insideoutdoor.com - Cooler and beverage container brand Yeti has signed a deal to build a new headquarters in Austin, Texas. The company announced an agreement to lease two, 87,500-square-foot buildings to support the future...
