Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Thursday, July 16, 2015 thru Wednesday, July 29, 2015
- Patagonia Hires Eastern Regional Sales Manager 07/29/2015 sportsonesource.com - Patagonia promoted longtime Patagonia territory sales manager, Sven Shiers, to Eastern Regional Sales Manager. In his new position, Shiers will be managing eight sales representatives.
- Nominees announced for Mountain Bike Hall of Fame induction; voting commences 07/29/2015 bicycleretailer.com - The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame has announced nominees for this year's induction into the hall. Members of the hall can now vote for their choices; votes will be accepted until Aug....
- Permanent Ban on Retail Pot Considered by Vail Town Council 07/29/2015 transworld.net - Weed aficionados hoping to spark up a legal pot business in Vail, Colorado may want to look elsewhere. Vail’s Town Council is currently one vote away from passing an ordinance to permanently...
- Camelbak, Osprey Packs Settle Patent Suit 07/28/2015 odrmag.com - Osprey Packs and CamelBak Products LLC have settled a patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies filed on Feb. 27. CamelBak had sued Osprey in California Northern District Court claiming patent infringement...
- Mountain Khakis Partners with Fair Trade USA on Responsible Manufacturing Program 07/28/2015 3blmedia.com - Mountain Khakis (MK), a leading mountain-inspired lifestyle apparel brand, just announced that it will offer Fair Trade Certified™ apparel beginning in Spring 2016.
- Pacific Paddle Games announces $55,000 prize purse 07/27/2015 transworld.net - The richest prize money ever offered in the sport of SUP racing is possible thanks to the generous support of presenting sponsor Salt Life, as well as supporting sponsors OluKai, GoPro and...
- Outdoor Research Hires Erika Canfield as Director of Marketing 07/27/2015 sportsonesource.com - Adding marketing department leadership with experience in brand development and creative direction, Seattle-based manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories Outdoor Research hired Erika Canfield as Director of Marketing.
- PeopleForBikes promotes dirt road riding 07/27/2015 bicycleretailer.com - PeopleForBikes has launched a new campaign intended to inspire riders to try riding dirt roads and paths as a way to escape traffic and make the riding experience more enjoyable.
- USA Cycling Names Team for 2015 Mountain Bike World Championships 07/25/2015 usacycling.org - USA Cycling announced today the 40 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2015 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships which are slated for Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, 2015 in...
- Keen Footwear launches Live Monumental campaign, seeking five national monuments 07/24/2015 oregonlive.com - Keen provided the music and beer while public lands lovers added the enthusiasm at the Thursday introduction of the Portland Footwear Company's campaign, Live Monumental, designed to get five American landscapes proclaimed...
- OIA Urges Pack and Bag Importers to Petition for Lower Tarriffs 07/24/2015 sportsonesource.com - Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is urging companies that import backpacks and travel goods from eligible countries to petition the U.S. Trade Representative Office for preferential tariffs created by a new trade law.
- Amer Sports Sells Nikita and Bonfire Brands 07/22/2015 odrmag.com - Finnish sports manufacturer Amer Sports has sold its Nikita and Bonfire apparel and outerwear brands to Singapore investment group CRN Ptd Ltd.
- Bianchi offering mountain bikes in the US again 07/22/2015 bicycleretailer.com - After an approximately four-year hiatus, Bianchi USA is once again offering mountain bikes here.
- Outdoor Industry Groups Join Forces to Support the Growth and Vitality of Specialty Retail 07/22/2015 ustry.org - Outdoor Industry Association to build a retail advisory group that will guide retail focused programs.
- Brooks-Range Mountaineering Hires Kim Ross as Pacific Northwest Sales Representative 07/22/2015 outdoorindustry.org - Brooks-Range Mountaineering, manufacturer of innovative and high-quality backcountry and outdoor equipment and accessories, hires Kim Ross as Pacific Northwest sales representative.
- Avex Fills Two New Manager Positions 07/21/2015 sportsonesource.com - Avex, a leading reusable water bottle brand for outdoor adventurers, expands its team with the hire of Colleen Nipkow to Marketing and Communications Manager and Allaina Jeffreys to Creative Manager.
- Wolverine Worldwide Q2 Tops Expectations 07/21/2015 sportsonesource.com - Wolverine Worldwide Inc. reported second-quarter earnings slid 12.9 percent on an adjusted basis but easily came ahead of Wall Street's consensus target. Revenues grew 2.7 percent and 4.9 percent on a currency-neutral...
- Which State has the Most Expensive (and Least) Camping? 07/21/2015 adventure-journal.com - Where, in the United States, does it cost you, the common man and woman, the most money to go camping and reconnect to nature?
- Snowsports Industries America Names New President 07/21/2015 odrmag.com - Nick Sargent, who most recently was vice president of global business alliance at Burton Snowboards, has been named the president of the SnowSports Industries America, succeeding David Ingemie.
