Carl Matthews of Devmark Trading Limited, which is based in Auckland, New Zealand, has secured the rights to represent the PrimaLoft brand throughout the Australian and New Zealand markets…
Author: Charlie Lunan
Adventure 16 Wholesale’s New Owner Vows to Help Mom and Pops Compete
With the acquisition last week of Adventure 16 Wholesale, New York-based Summit Distribution LLC transformed itself into one of the largest distributors of outdoor specialty products in the United States…
JD Sports Outdoor Division Acquires Millet Franchisee With 17 Stores
UK-based JD Sports Fashion PLC acquired its second outdoor specialty chain since November, 2013, indicating growing confidence in the Outdoor Division it formed after acquiring Blacks Leisure out of bankruptcy in early 2012…
Former Patagonia CEO Signs on As Advisor at Backbone Media
Recently retired Patagonia President and CEO Casey Sheahan has signed on as a senior advisor at Backbone Media, a creative and public relations agency with one of the largest and most impressive client rosters in the outdoor specialty products industry..
Specialized Deploys Social Media Platform to Select Dealers
Specialized Bicycle Components launched a version of the popular bicycle-specific social media site Strava to select retailers in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia that enables them to create a community unique to their store…
Dynafit NA Partners with Cody Barnhill to Develop Free Touring Skis
Dynafit North America added professional skier Cody Barnhill to its athlete team and said he will lead American product development efforts on a new line of Dynafit free touring skis that will be available in Fall 2015…
Grand Trunk Taps Clark to Head National Sales
Grand Trunk has hired Mike Clark as the brand’s national sales manager…
Shoe Carnival Kicks Off First Integrated, National Campaign
Shoe Carnival, Inc. will launch its first integrated national advertising campaign this Sunday, April 6, to kick off the spring season. The campaign accompanies ambitious growth plans for the United States, where the retailer plans to open…
Giant Reports Higher Margins on Flat Sales, As Growth Shifts to Asia
Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd, which is widely regarded as the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world, reported higher margins and profits on flat sales in 2013…
Thule Divestiture Will Allow Greater Focus on Outdoor Enthusiasts
The Thule Group has agreed to sell its $90 million-a-year trailer business to an investment group as part of its strategic plan to tighten its focus on designing, making and selling gear that helps enthusiasts carry their boards, boats, bikes, kids, skis
Grassroots Support Leads to $100,000 Donation for Summer Camp Program
Support from Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has helped Knoxville's Ijams Nature Center land a $100,000 donation for its adventure camp program for the Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley…
Easton-Bell Sports Extends Distribution Deal with Shimano Europe
Easton-Bell Sports (EBS) has extended their current exclusive distribution agreement with Shimano Europe for EBS Brands, Giro, Bell, Blackburn and Easton Cycling for an additional three years…
Contour Emerges from Receivership
Contour has emerged from receivership under new ownership and begun recruiting dealers for its point-of-view, or POV, cameras. The Provo, UT company said it expects to begin rolling out new cameras later this year…
Mountain Plus To Accept Bitcoin Online
Mountain Plus, an outdoor specialty retailer in Mercer Island, WA, has partnered with Coinbase and Upshot Commerce to offer Bitcoin digital payment services at MPGear.com, its online store…
Seattle Sports Names New GM of Retail
Seattle Sports named Terri Reade as its new general manager, retail, effective immediately…
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