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⚠️ California workplace regulators concluded a six-month investigation into a ski patroller's death, finding the resort knowingly violated safety requirements during avalanche mitigation work.

🤖 A women's lifestyle apparel brand is using one AI tool as the connective tissue between Shopify, NetSuite and Meta, turning it into what its marketing VP calls the brain of the operation.

💵 A B2B e-commerce platform used by 100,000 retailers just landed a major growth investment to expand its enterprise capabilities across specialty retail.

📈 Wolverine World Wide shares jumped roughly 12 percent after the company topped Wall Street's expectations and raised its 2026 outlook.

Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka, made from 100% Blue Weber Agave, won Best New Vodka and a Double Gold medal at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka

Ridge Merino, a California based Merino wool apparel brand, has named Akimbo Communications as its agency of record to lead public relations and media relations efforts across North America. Ridge Merino

Tersus Solutions is opening its first Canadian facility in Calgary, Alberta, a 25,000 square foot recommerce logistics site led by general manager Steve Bommer. The facility will initially process items for lululemon's Like New resale program. Tersus Solutions

Covation/United Wheels Inc., parent company of Huffy and Batch Bicycles, has appointed Henning Schroeder as Senior Director of Product, E-Mobility. He will lead product vision and expansion across e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-mopeds. Covation/United Wheels Inc.

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Garage Composites training manager Jordon Schoolmeester will present a session on building a high performance lead response system for RV dealerships at the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, November 9 to 13 in Las Vegas. RVDA

Still I Run, a nonprofit promoting mental health through running, will launch the first ever National Run for Mental Health Week from October 3 to 10, 2026, culminating in a World Mental Health Day 5K that coincides with the organization's 10th anniversary. The initiative marks a milestone year for the group's running-based approach to mental health. Still I Run

The 2026 MLF Starlink Team Series Bass Pro Shops Patriot Cup, featuring 12 two man teams competing August 16 to 21 in Charles County, Maryland, is streaming live on MyOutdoorTV.com via MLFNOW. OSG

GUNNER® has introduced its 2026 Flyway Series Cheyenne Bottoms Collection, a limited edition line of dog gear inspired by the Central Flyway wetland stopover in Kansas. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Ducks Unlimited. GUNNER

Peak Performance has launched the Treeline shell jacket series in two constructions, a HIPE 2.5L lightweight option for daily wear and a GORE-TEX 3L version with RECCO reflector for more demanding outdoor conditions. Peak Performance

CRKT has introduced the Altai fixed blade, a hunting knife developed in collaboration with Spartan Precision Equipment. The knife features a sub four inch 14C28N steel blade with ceramic coating, a ferro rod, ceramic rod, and thermoplastic sheath. CRKT

Wambolt, a New Hampshire outdoor company, will debut its Ready To Go System, a customizable gear storage solution for garages and vehicles, at Outdoor Retailer's ASCENT Emerging Brands Pavilion in Minneapolis, August 19 to 21, 2026. Wambolt

OSG's GAME & FISH TV FAST channel reached 10 million views in Q2 2026, now available on 157 million devices covering approximately 96 percent of the U.S. population. OSG

MyOutdoorTV has launched its Whitetail Season programming initiative, featuring the WhitetailStream live channel with ad free deer hunting content around the clock. A new Whitetail Legends Channel presented by Rhino Metals debuts August 30. OSG

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