All USA articles – Page 7
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News briefsBicycle Transit Systems acquires BCycle, expands reach across USA
The US bike-share operator strengthens its position by acquiring BCycle, integrating operations and boosting mobility solutions nationwide.
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ArticleOR cancels 2024 fall show
Outdoor Retailer cancels its November 2024 event to focus on its larger summer show, citing feedback and evolving challenges in the tradeshow landscape.
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News briefsOIA urges US Congress to act on De Minimis reform
The Outdoor Industry Association supports De Minimis reform to protect US businesses and jobs.
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News briefsREI promotes Cameron Janes to COO
The US retail co-op expands Janes’ leadership role to oversee logistics and adventure travel operations.
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News briefsPOW launches civic engagement campaign ahead of US election
US citizens are invited to vote early and support those who advocate for the planet.
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News briefsDeuter appoints new National Sales Manager to drive US expansion
The appointment of Joe Duffy is expected to strengthen the brand’s presence in the US and accelerate growth in the highly competitive outdoor industry.
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News briefsGOA elects new board and new members
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announced big changes, with new leadership stepping in to guide the US organization through its next chapter.
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News briefsDick’s Sporting Goods expands with new distribution center in Texas, creates 300 jobs
The US retailer is expanding its supply chain with a new Fort Worth distribution center, which will support over 100 stores.
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News briefsNorthwave has a new distributor in North America
The Italian cycling brand has selected HLC as its new distribution partner for the US and for its market entry in Canada next month.
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ArticleUS Outdoor Industry Association releases 2024 Benchmarking Report
The report shows that the typical company had sales of $9.70 million and a pre-tax profit of 11.9%. The typical high-profit company’s revenue was approximately $6.77 million, profit 18.5%.
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News briefsREI sets sustainability benchmark with new distribution center
REI’s newest distribution center in Tennessee earned the prestigious LEED v4 Platinum Certification from the US Green Building Council.
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News briefsScott USA has as new COO
Scott Sports’ US subsidiary has appointed Jake Dudek, formerly VP of Commercial Operations at Signa Sports United, as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer.
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ArticleUS non-profit Camber Outdoors shuts down operations
The organization, founded in 1996 to support outdoor industry partners in implementing best practices in DEI in the workplace, will discontinue operations in August 2024.
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ArticleUSA: PFAS regulations pose challenges for industry brands
The rapidly evolving regulatory landscape surrounding per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) presents significant challenges for industry brands. Experts from Buchalter law firm and Exponent, a science and engineering consulting firm, highlighted these issues during the US Sports and Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) “Navigating PFAS Regulations” webinar on July 18. According ...
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News briefsLedieu becomes REI’s seniormost technology leader
Source: REI Co-op Guillaume Ledieu US specialty outdoor retailer REI announced that Guillaume Ledieu is the co-op’s next Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Before his time at REI, Ledieu had a strong track record as a global leader in technology and business transformation. Most recently, he served ...
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News briefsScott Sports names Hap Seliga President of its US business
Source: Scott Sports Hap Seliga Scott Sports SA has appointed US industry veteran Hap Seliga as the new President of its subsidiary Scott Corporation. Together with the teams in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ogden, Utah, Seliga will drive growth in the US market and consolidate the ...
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ArticleOutdoor Retailer Summer in the books
Outdoor Retailer (OR) kicked off summer last week at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, along with the Outdoor Design + Innovation Sourcing Show, which made its debut this year. OR introduced several new features, including the all-new Hosted Buyer Program, limited booth sizes (max. 185 ...
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News briefsFinisterre opens its first US retail location
British outdoor apparel specialist Finisterre announced the opening of its first retail location in North America. Launched in partnership with Maine Surfers Union, the store is located at 15 Free Street in Portland, Maine, in the heart of the Old Port shopping district and not far from Maine’s beaches and ...
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News briefsSuperfeet partners with Work Right NW to improve workplace safety in the US
Superfeet and Work Right NW, a Wahington-based provider of workplace injury prevention solutions, announced a strategic partnership to improve employee wellness and safety in the industry. Together, they will offer comprehensive solutions to reduce musculoskeletal disorders, one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in the US, which costs employers ...
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ArticleUS outdoor participation reaches record levels for ninth consecutive year
The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and its philanthropic arm, the Outdoor Foundation, released the results of its 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report this week. The report provides outdoor industry members with exclusive participation and activity data that will inform business strategies for the coming year. The report shows that ...
