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National Outdoor Specialty Retailer Names Tom Rolls, Director of Merchandising
Austin, Texas (February 14th, 2018) – Outdoor adventure and action gear specialty retailer, Summit Sports, welcomes Tom Rolls, former VP of Planning and Inventory at Cabela’s to head Merchandising at Austin Canoe & Kayak (ACK), overseeing all buying and merchandising functions.
ACK Demo Days Are Back!
Austin Canoe & Kayak (ACK) is excited to announce the return of its annual Fall Demo Day events. The event will feature over 90 kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards, as well as educational clinics from industry experts.
Summit Sports Continues to Expand With It’s Latest Acquisition
Austin, Texas (July 28, 2017) – Outdoor adventure and action gear specialty retailer, Summit Sports, announces the acquisition of Kentucky-based Loucon, LLC. Summit Sports is excited to grow their business once again, near the one year anniversary of their most recent acquisition of Texas-based Austin Canoe & Kayak (ACK).
National Outdoor Retailer Launches Campaign to Inspire Action for Environmental Preservation
Austin, Texas (April 21, 2017) – Outdoor adventure and action gear specialty retailer, Summit Sports, announces the launch of “OWN IT”, an initiative to minimize landfill waste, protect natural resources and assist in wildlife conservation while inspiring others to do the same.
Austin Canoe and Kayak Announces 2017 Spring Kayak Demo Days
Austin, Texas (March 7th, 2017) – Outdoor retailer Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a brand of Summit Sports, LLC, announces its annual Spring Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Demo Days.
KATS 2016: $9,600 Raised For Regional Non-profits
The Kayak Angler’s Tournament Series (KATS) organization is pleased to announce a donation total of $9,600 as a result of the 2016 series.
Michigan Based Outdoor Retailer Announces New Location
Outdoor adventure and action gear retailer Summit Sports announces the relocation and grand opening event of the former Keego Harbor, MI store to its newest location in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
ACK Receives Kayak Angler’s Choice Award for Retailer of the Year
Paddlesports and outdoor gear retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of Summit Sports, LLC, has been awarded “Retailer of the Year” by the 2016 Kayak Angler’s Choice Awards for the 6th year in a row. In addition to “Retailer of the Year,” ACK was awarded second place in the “Blog of the Year” and “Employer of the Year” categories.
ACK Secures Bizrate’s Highest Customer Service Award
For the 8th year in a row, ACK accepts the Bizrate Circle of Excellence Award, and for the 2nd year in a row at the highest level awarded – Platinum.