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. ...read more
Summit Sports celebrates its move to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan with a grand opening celebration. Bloomfield Hills, MI (November 2nd, 2016) - Outdoor adventure and action gear retailer Summit Sports announces the relocation and grand opening event of the former Keego Harbor, MI ...read more
ACK accepts Retailer of the Year for the 6th year in a row and runner up for Employer and Blog of the Year. Austin, Texas (October 27th, 2016) –Paddlesports and outdoor gear retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of Summit Sports, LLC, has been awarded “Retailer of ...read more
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. Austin, Texas (October 5th, 2016) - Paddlesports and outdoor gear retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of Summit ...read more
Summit Sports' Brighton, MI location announces a grand re-opening to celebrate a larger paddlesports selection through a store-within-a-store concept. Bloomfield Hills, MI (May 13, 2016) - Outdoor adventure and action gear retailers Summit Sports and Texas based Austin Canoe and ...read more
Summit Sports and Austin Canoe and Kayak announce merger enabling all-season offers, immediate expansion and future growth Bloomfield Hills, MI (January 26, 2016) - Specialty outdoor gear retailers, Summit Sports and Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) announce the merger of the two ...read more
Swannanoa, NC, June 13th, 2014 – Feelfree US, LLC (Feelfree US), announces the launch of the Feelfree Move Angler, a fishing kayak specifically designed for the younger or smaller paddler. Offering an option for younger paddlers just getting into the sport of kayak fishing was ...read more
Swannanoa, NC, March 17, 2014 – Feelree US, LLC (Feelfree US), is pleased to officially announce the much anticipated launch of the Feelfree Lure 10 and 11.5 kayaks designed to meet the growing demand of paddlers and kayak anglers seeking stability, comfort, effortless outfitting ...read more
Austin, Texas (March 11, 2013) – Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC announces the 2013 Spring Kayak Demo Days & Outdoor Expo in Austin, San Marcos, Houston and Spring, Texas. The annual event is designed to give paddlers the ...read more
Austin, Texas (February 12, 2013) – Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC, surpassed several milestones in 2012 with the expansion of staffing, business facilities, an additional storefront, as well as an increased online presence. ACK ...read more
Austin, Texas (November 12th, 2012) – Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC announces the re-launch of AustinKayak.com — re-designed and re-engineered to deliver an enhanced outdoor adventure gear shopping experience. Customer service was ...read more
Austin, Texas (November 9th, 2012) – Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC is honored to have received the “Kayak Angling Retailer of the Year Award” in the “Kayak Angler Choice Awards” for the second year in a row. Kayak Anglers Choice ...read more
Austin, Texas (November 5th, 2012) – Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC will be hosting a “Grand Re-Opening” event on November 10th and 11th to celebrate the reconstruction of the Houston store after experiencing a damaging fire back ...read more
Austin, Texas (October 11th, 2012) – Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC announces plans to open a fourth location in Spring, Texas just north of Houston and south of the bustling communities of The Woodlands and Conroe. This new store ...read more
Austin, Texas (September 20th, 2012) – Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC is once again honored to have accepted the Bizrate® Circle of Excellence award for the fourth year in a row.The Bizrate Circle of Excellence award recognizes ...read more
Austin, Texas (July 12, 2012) – Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC today announced the latest release of its mobile optimized version of their online store at ACK.com. The new release of the website, which automatically and ...read more
Austin, Texas (May, 29 2012) – Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC today announced the launch of an Apple® iPad® optimized version of their online store at ACK.com enabling customers to quickly and easily purchase outdoor gear anytime ...read more
Austin, Texas (March 29, 2012) – Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), today announced the official launch of their new ACK logo and tagline “Outfit Your Adventure” to support the company’s expansion as an all encompassing outdoor adventure retailer. The launch of the ...read more
Austin, Texas (March 26, 2012) – Austin Canoe and Kayak’s (ACK) Houston store located at 5822 Bissonnet in Houston, Texas recently experienced a fire resulting in extensive damage to the rear portion of the building and product inventory. Despite the fire damage, two thirds of ...read more
Austin, Texas (February 20th, 2012) – Austin Canoe and Kayak’s (ACK) parent company, MSP Holdings, LLC, today announced the launch of www.RackBoys.com in conjunction with the unveiling of the Rack Boys store-within-a-store concept in Austin, Houston and San Marcos, Texas. Rack ...read more
Austin, Texas (January 23, 2012) – Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), announces the acceptance of the SNEWS/Backpacker “Best Online Retailer” award. The award recognizes retailers who embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and who serve as visionaries for the outdoor market and ...read more
Austin, Texas (January 19th, 2012) – Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), today announced the official winner of the “Why I Deserve to Win a Kayak” video contest. The contest was designed to engage participants in convincing the viewing audience, by means of a short 3-minute video, why ...read more
Austin, Texas (October 18th, 2011) – Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), today announced the launch of the ACK Kayak Launch Points App for Android, which is available for free in the Android Market. The app, designed to provide paddlers with access to over 15,000 kayak and canoe launch ...read more
Austin, Texas (October 6th, 2011) – Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a national paddlesports and outdoor retailer, is honored to have accepted the 2011 Bizrate® Circle of Excellence award for the third year in a row along with the 2011 Kayak Angler’s Choice award for ...read more
Austin, Texas (September 29th, 2011) – Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), today announced the 4th annual 2011 Kayak Fishing Challenge, an annual catch-and-release kayak-fishing event held on Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas benefiting the Kids Outdoor Zone.The event will be held on ...read more
Austin, Texas (September 28th, 2011) – Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), today announced the launch of the “Why I Deserve to Win a Kayak” video contest. The contest is designed to engage participants into convincing the viewing audience, by means of a short 3-minute video, why they ...read more
Austin, Texas (September 20th, 2011) – Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), today announced the implementation of @ack.com, an in-store consumer oriented kiosk. The kiosk expands all ACK stores with access to a larger assortment of products, which can be shipped to the customer’s door ...read more
Austin, Texas (August 8th, 2011) – Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) is thrilled to have accepted the 25th Annual “Industry Award†for “Retailer of the Year†presented by Canoe & Kayak Magazine for the 3rd year in a row.The award honors paddlesport retailers that have been ...read more
Outdoor Retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak, Launches Free Version of the Mobile App for iPhone/iPod Touch ACK Kayak Launch Points Austin, Texas (July 7, 2011) – Austin Canoe and Kayak, an award-winning paddlesports and outdoor retailer, announces the launch of the free version ...read more
Austin, Texas (June 08, 2011) – Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), today announced the expansion of its executive management team with the recruitment of Steve Daniels as VP of Technology. Steve joined the team in an effort to expand ACK's mobile application strategy and to continue ...read more
Austin, Texas (April 27, 2011) – Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) is honored to announce SportsOneSource Group's recognition of Peter Messana, as one of the select group of individuals to receive the fourth annual SGB 40 Under 40 Award. The award honors young professionals from all ...read more