Diamondback Bicycles is using the Wildflower Triathlon to launch its first batch of Serios triathlon/time trial bikes (MSRP $8,500) via an exclusive special order program with registered riders…
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SealSkinz Adds Two Sales Agencies
SealSkinz has added the Adventure Marketing Group in the Southeast and Cascade Group in the Northwest to its sales team to help drive sales of its waterproof, windproof and breathable accessories for the hands, feet and head…
Colorado Ski Visits Nearly Keeping Pace With Last Year
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) reported early season skier visits at its 21 member resorts were approximately one percent off last year’s strong pace…
SIA Snow Show to Feature 162 New or Lapsed Exhibitors
SnowSports Industries America (SIA), will welcome a record 172 new exhibitors to the 2015 SIA Snow Show next week in Denver, including those circling back after a hiatus…
Responsible Down Standard Draws More Brands
Textile Exchange (TE) announced the addition of the Adidas Group, Black Diamond, Kathmandu (NZ), NAU, REI and Timberland to a growing roster of global brands committed to its Responsible Down Standard (RDS)…
Revo Signs Adventure Filmmaker Chin as Brand Ambassador
Revo has signed professional climber and renowned adventure photographer and filmmaker Jimmy Chin as brand ambassador…
eBay Considering IPO for Enterprise Business
Less than four years after acquiring GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion, eBay Inc. announced Wednesday it was studying whether to spin off the business in an IPO as part of a broadening restructuring. The business, which now operates as EBay Enterprise, provid
Allied Feather and Down Debuts Track My Down at ORWM
Allied Feather & Down debuted its new Track My Down consumer resource at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015…
13west Expands Sales Team
The 13west sales agency has enhanced their territory coverage by adding three members to its sales team, which represents All Star Sporting Goods, Augusta Sportswear, Bomark Sportswear and Majestic Athletic…
Jarden Expects Q4 Earnings to Exceed Consensus Estimates
Jarden Corporation expects net sales of at least $2.4 billion for the fourth quarter of 2014, driven by strong organic growth. The owner of The Coleman Co., K2, Marmot, Rawlings and two dozen other sporting goods brands also expects adjusted earnings per
Tilly’s Endurables Founder Puts Iconic Hat Maker Up for Sale
Alex Tilly has put Tilly's Endurables of Toronto, Ontario up for sale, according to a report in The Chronicle Herald newspaper of Canada…
Johnson Outdoors/Minn Kota Sponsor FLW
FLW, the world's largest tournament-fishing organization, has announced a sponsorship agreement with Johnson Outdoors, owner of Minnesota-based trolling motor manufacturer Minn Kota. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed…
Adidas Sponsors Tiny Catawba College in North Carolina
Adidas has entered a five-year agreement to be the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of Catawba College, a small liberal arts college in Salisbury, NC…
Smith and Wesson Upgrades Financial Guidance
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation increased its guidance for the third quarter ending Jan. 31, and full 2015 fiscal year, which ends April 30, 2015, saying it has seen…
HanesBrands Appoints Colgate-Palmolive Executive to Board
HanesBrands has appointed Franck J. Moison, chief operating officer of emerging markets and business development for Colgate-Palmolive Company, to its board of directors…
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