REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) promoted Bill Baumann and Brad Brown to senior vice president of information technology, and e-commerce and direct sales respectively. In addition, Kathleen Peterson has been named vice president of REI Private Brands…
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Sporting Goods Retailers Vie in NRF’s “This is Retail” Video Contest
Two sporting goods retailers were among the 20 finalists of the National Retail Federation's “This is Retail” video contest. Beginning April 3, anyone can cast a vote for their favorite videos through NRF’s Retail Means Jobs website
Reuters: Helly Hansen Bids Due Next Week
Helly Hansen’s parent company will begin accepting bids next week for the outdoor apparel brand from retailers and outdoor brands, according to a report by Reuters…
Revo Steps up to Sponsor Climbing for Cancer Fundraiser
Performance eyewear brand Revo has stepped forward as a 2012 First Descents partner, as well as the presenting sponsor of this year’s Climbing for Cancer event, helping make it the biggest yet…
STM Bags Hires U.S. Sales Manager
STM Bags, an Australian maker of rugged cases for tablet computers and other electronics, has hired John Schlegel as its U.S. sales manager, where he will spearhead the day-to-day management of STM’s multi-channel distribution network, including out
Ibex Hires Former Retailer as New England Rep
Ibex Outdoor Clothing hired Nancy Andrews as an independent sales representative for New England, where she will work as a “merino pusher” in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Andrews was co-founder of the outdoor
Ride on Washington Raises Nearly $100,000 for Bikes Belong Foundation
A “Ride on Washington” by more than 100 bicyclists raised nearly $100,000 for the Bikes Belong Foundation, which advocates for awareness around the health and environmental benefits of bicycling…
Ski Sundries and Supplies Picks Western Sales Rep
Ski Sundries & Supplies has retained Kim Meyers Sales, owned and operated by Kim Meyers and located in Denver, CO, to oversee its efforts in the western United States…
U.S. Companies Increasing Chinese Investment Despite Rising Costs
Despite widespread plans to boost investment, 89 percent of US companies believe China is losing its competitive advantage due to rising costs, up 11 percentage points from last year, according the 2012 Business Climate Survey conducted by the American Ch
Lagging North American E-Bike Market to Grow at 22 Percent CAGR Rate Through 2018
North American sales of e-bicycles are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22 percent over the next six years, according to a report from Pike Research. That three times the rate forecast for the global market which could reach…
Kathmandu’s First Half Earnings Fell on Widespread Discounting
Kathmandu Holdings Limited, which operates 114 outdoor specialty stores in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, said heavy discounting caused earnings to fall by a third despite a 15 percent increase in sales during the six months ended Jan. 31.
Cabela’s Says New Stores Nearly 30 Percent More Profitable
At its annual investor conference earlier this month Cabela’s executives filled in new details on why it thinks its new store formats will enable it to grow well beyond its 34 stores in the United States and Canada in coming years. For starters, the
Lawsuit: Columbia Sportswear Misappropriated Technology in Heated Jackets
A Eugene, OR company has sued Columbia Sportswear and two other companies, alleging they breached non-disclosure agreements by using its technology in a line of battery-heated jackets the outdoor apparel company highlighted as an example of its renewed co
Merrell Renews Outdoor Nation Sponsorship
Merrell renewed its commitment as a lead partner of Outdoor Nation, a youth mobilization campaign that was launched in 2009 by The Outdoor Foundation and is expected to draw more than 1,000 Millennials to 11 U.S. cities this summer for summits where they
Trek Donates Bikes for Bo Bikes Bama Fundraiser
Trek Bicycle is lending its support to April’s “Bo Bikes Bama” charity ride to raise funds for tornado relief across the state of Alabama. Led by Alabama-native and 1985 Heisman Trophy winner Bo Jackson, the 5-day ride will depart from H
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