Whether it's learning about manufacturing in the United States, greening the supply chain, spotting urban-friendly brands or networking, those attending next week's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market have lots to explore beyond the booths. Read abou
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Kavu to Open Second Retail Location in Seattle
Kavu will open a second retail location in downtown Seattle. The 1,600-square-foot store is the outdoor apparel brand's second Seattle location. Kavu opened its flagship store, Kavu World, in Ballard in 2001…
Petzl America HQ Receives LEED Certification
Petzl America has received the distinction of Platinum LEED certification for their new headquarters building in Salt Lake City…
Lululemon Upgrades Fourth Quarter Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. upgraded their revenue and earnings guidance for the fourth quarter in a complete reversal from a year ago. LULU's share price spiked on the news as did the spirits of company executives presenting at the annual ICR XChange i
GU Energy Taps Blair Clark as New VP of Sales
GU Energy Labs’ has named former Smith Optics executive Blair Clark as its new vice president of sales and announced several other changes to its sales organization, including…
Salewa NA Names Sales and PLM Leaders
Salewa North America has named Steve Kropf as director of sales for the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country, and Pomoca brands and hired Dan Fiore as product line manager for apparel. The duo will work with Salewa in Italy to ensure…
Ski Visits Dip at Intrawest’s Eastern Resorts
Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc. said challenging weather at its eastern resorts caused an 0.8 percent decline in season-to-date skier visits through Jan. 4 compared with a year ago. However, a return of cold weather has enabled those resorts to increase t
Two Deals in Two Days Point to SUP Industry’s Capital Needs
Consolidation in the stand-up paddle boarding, or SUP, industry took a couple of big strokes forward at the Surf Expo last week when two better-known companies announced they had been acquired.
Yuba to Kick Off 20-city E-bike Tour Saturday
Yuba Bicycles will embark on a 20-city, three-week electric cargo bike demo tour this Saturday (Jan. 17) in a bid to plug into growing public interest in electric bikes. The first leg of the yearlong “Power Up” tour will visit…
30 Brands to Represent at OR’s Made in America Showcase
Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Retailer have announced the 30 outdoor companies whose products will be featured in the second Made in America Product Showcase at OR Winter Market, Jan. 21-24, 2015. New to this show is the Made In America Road Ma
Hydro Flask Names Senior Hires
Hydro Flask announced that Joe Smith joined the company as director of product Jan. 5 and that Leanne Champion started as director of marketing Dec. 18, 2014…
Orvis Names New Director of Rod Shop Manufacturing
Orvis has named Don Swanson to replace its long-time director of rod shop manufacturing Jim Logan…
Schutt to Offer Brain Sentry Equipped Helmets This Fall
Schutt Sports will offer sensor-enhanced football helmets starting with the 2015 season using technology developed by third-party supplier Brain Sentry…
Lululemon Upgrades Fourth Quarter Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. upgraded its net revenue and earnings guidance for the fourth quarter ending Feb. 1. after comparable stores sales came in higher than forecast. The active wear company now anticipates net revenue will be in the range of $595 mill
Project Zero Avalanche Safety Campaign to Launch at SIA Snow Show
Project Zero is launching its first targeted campaign, Backcountry Starts Here (BSH), at the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) 2015 Snow Show, which begins on Jan. 28, 2015, in Denver, CO…
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