Memories of winter 2010/11’s epic snow conditions helped carry North American ski resorts through a tough winter with relatively mild declines in occupancy, according to preliminary end-of-season data released by Denver-based Mountain Travel Researc
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NRI Distribution to Open Vancouver Facility This Summer
NRI Distribution Inc. expects to move into a 145,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in the Greater Vancouver, BC area to serve it clients in the action sports, outdoor and lifestyle industries…
HanesBrands First Quarter Dragged Down by Imagewear Business
HanesBrands reported a net loss for the quarter of 27 cents per diluted share, compared with EPS of 49 cents in the year-ago first quarter. Net sales slipped 9 percent from a year ago at the company's Outerwear segment as growth at Champion and Gear
Cabela’s Contest Offers $2 Million in Cash to Incite Fishing
Cabela’s Incorporated began promoting Thursday its second annual Wanna Go Fishing for Millions? contest, which gives anglers a shot at up to $2 million in cash and more than $225,000 in additional prizes by catching tagged fish in select lakes acros
New Athletic Outdoor Shoe for Kids Buoys Fall Orders at Rocky Brands
Rocky Brands Inc. said fall pre-books for its outdoor and hunting boots are running 5 percent ahead of a year ago despite the mild winter season thanks to new product offerings such as the athletic-inspired Rocky Athletic Mobility product line…
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Brake Levers
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. recalled 600 bicycle brake levers shipped with bikes that retailed for $5,500 to $6,100 after learning the adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational, the U.S. Consumer Pr
Bushnell Outdoor Agrees to Acquire Primos Hunting
Bushnell Outdoor Products has agreed to purchase Primos Hunting to fill in its growing line of hunting gear and accessories. Mississippi-based Primos makes game calls, blinds, scent eliminators, attractants, decoys…
Burton Exits Skateboard Hardgoods Business With Sale of DNA Distribution
Burton ended its investment in skateboard hardgoods last week by selling DNA Distribution to former skate athlete and current MTV show host Rob Dyrdek…
RECALL: 600 Specialized Bicycle Brake Levers
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. recalled about 600 bicycle brake levers because the adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational, according to The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This can cause a
REI to Webcast Annual Meeting for First Time
REI will webcast its annual meeting for the first time ever next week. The co-op's 2012 Annual Members’ Meeting, hosted by the retailer's Seattle Flagship store, will be webcast online…
Bicycle Friendly Business Lists Grows to 412
More than 500,000 American employees now work at a Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB), according to the League of American Bicyclists, which announced 67 new BFBs. The advocacy group now counts 412 local businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 compan
Mountain Khakis Names Dale Bard National Sales Manager
Mountain Khakis has hired Dale Bard as its national sales manager. Bard became well known in climbing circles in the 1970s for pioneering the dirt bag lifestyle around Yosemite, but has spent the decades since in leadership positions throughout the outdoo
High Sierra Sport Co. Names Sourcing and Creative Chiefs
High Sierra Sport Company promoted Jack Rohrbach to the position of vice president of global sourcing and appointed Kurt Moriwaki as creative director…
OIA Honors Members of Congress for Supporting Outdoor Recreation Industry
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) presented the 2012 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Wednesday to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA-8). OIA recognizes members of Congress and administration officials for their leadership in sup
Fishpond and Lilypond Relocating to Denver
David M. Thompson has sold 50% ownership interest in Fishpond and Lilypond to Denver businessman Charles H. Kurtz and his family, making the Kurtz’s equal partners with John Le Coq, co-founder and co-owner since 1999. In addition, all operations for
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