Mountain Khakis has been designated the apparel partner for a special episode of the television series “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” being taped in Knoxville, TN…
Month: February 2012
Ultimate Direction Fills Newly Created Brand Manager Position
Ultimate Direction, which caters to the hydration needs of walkers, runners, and adventurers, hired Buzz Burrell to the newly created brand manager position…
Mountainsmith Adds Two Sales Agencies
Mountainsmith added two sales agencies to serve the mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes regions…
Avalanche Fatalities at 20 as Spring Ski Season Gets Underway
As backcountry skiers head into the spring ski season, conditions look as hazardous as they have in years in the western United States, where avalanche fatalities have reached nearly twice their level of a year ago…
High School Volleyball Uniform Requirements to Change in 2016
In an attempt to more clearly distinguish between the libero and other team members, uniform requirements will be changing in high school volleyball. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Volleyball Rules Committee, at its Janua
EyeBlack Partners with NFL’s Brian Urlacher
EyeBlack announced Feb. 23 that Chicago Bears All-Pro Linebacker, Brian Urlacher, has joined their team as a professional athlete ambassador. Urlacher will represent EyeBlack's solid black Original product line, which will be sold in special edition
Jordan Brand Gives Back to the Orlando Community
On Thursday, Feb. 23, the Jordan Brand, in association with the City of Orlando and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, kicked off NBA All-Star 2012 with a celebration at Jones High School in Orlando, FL. The Jordan Brand's corporate responsib
Billabong Rejects Takeover bid
Billabong International Ltd. said Monday it has rejected a 765.3 million Australian dollar (US$821.4 million) takeover bid by U.S. private-equity firm TPG Capital, saying it doesn't reflect the company's value…
Italy’s Bianchi Buys Major Stake in Australian Distributor
Italian bicycle maker FIV Edoardo Bianchi SpA has acquired a significant minority stake in Sport Outdoor Leisure Australia Pty Ltd (SOLA), its exclusive distributor in Australia and one of Australia’s most prominent distributors of outdoor brands an
Pon Holdings Adds Cervélo to Emerging Bicycle Group
Pon Holdings acquired Cervélo Cycles of Toronto, marking the second instance of a large European cycling company buying a North American cycle brand in as many months…
Lack of Snow Greatly Slows Pace of Reservations for Spring Skiing
A lack of snow dramaticlaly slowed the pace of reservations at western mountain resorts in January, according to the most recent data from Mountain Travel Research Program, or MTRiP.
Thriving Costa and Native Sales Boosting Margins at A.T. Cross
A.T. Cross Company said growth at its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native sunglass brands, continues to boost profits and sales…
Outdoor and Fitness Products Contribute Half of Garmin’s Q4 Operating Income
Garmin Ltd.¡¯s said its strategy of developing or acquiring high-margin niche products, such as GPS devices for training dogs and watches for golfers, helped drive impressive growth at its Outdoor and Fitness segments in the fourth quarter. Outdoor and Fi
Accell Group ‘s 2011 Results Powered by e-Bikes Sales, Derby Cycle Stock Sale
Accell Group N.V., the Dutch bicycling company that recently acquired e-bike maker Currie Technologies of California, reported that revenues rose by 9 percent to €628.5 million partly on the back of rising sales of electric and sports bicycles, due
Carhartt Joins B.A.S.S. as an Official Apparel Sponsor and Titles College Series
Carhartt has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with sport fishing industry leader, B.A.S.S. LLC. Carhartt is now the Official Apparel Sponsor and Official Supporting Sponsor of the annual Bassmaster Classic and two B.A.S.S.-owned circuits…
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