Easton-Bell Sports, Inc., which markets and licenses sporting goods under the Easton, Bell, Giro, Riddell and Blackburn brands, reported net sales surged 16.9 percent in the fourth quarter as it shipped baseball, softball and other spring sports items ear
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REI to Plant Flag in Florida in 2013
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc. will open its first store in Florida in in spring 2013 after opening a store in San Antonio, Texas this fall…
SmartWool President to Address Colorado Students
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced today that SmartWool President and General Manager Mark Satkiewicz is coming to the University of Colorado at Boulder campus on Thursday, March 15 for a presentation that will explore the SmartWool journey from
The North Face Backs Outdoor Nation for Third Year in a Row
The North Face announced that it will be a Presenting Sponsor of Outdoor Nation for the third year in a row. This summer Outdoor Nation will host 10 Youth Summits, growing its investment in youth-led projects and ultimately empowering thousands of young l
Jetboil to Distribute through QBP’s Q-Outdoors Division
Jetboil, Incorporated has begun distributing through Q-Outdoor, a division of Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) of Minneapolis that distributed nearly 100 brands to outdoor specialty dealers…
RECALL: 9,900 Brake Cables for Road Bikes
W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. is recalling nearly 10,000 bicycle brake cables for road bikes because when they are installed on Campagnolo style brake levers, they can detach, causing the brakes to fail and posing a fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Sa
Industry Research Shows Merino Garments Biodegrade in Nine Months
Research commissioned by The New Zealand Merino Company has found that garments made of merino wool only take about nine months to biodegrade. The company commissioned the study in response to growing consumer demand for environmentally-friendly products.
Haglöfs to Distribute Direct in The Netherlands
Haglöfs will open a new subsidiary this spring for the Benelux markets. It will be the third new subsidiary in just one year, and is in line with Haglöfs' export and distribution strategy with improved proximity, service and support for the company&#
Halfords Netherlands Gets New Managing Director
Macintosh Retail Group's managing board has appointed Peter Jan Stormmesand, 50, as managing director of its Halfords Netherlands subsidiary effective March 5. Stormmesand will be responsible for strengthening the company's position in the Dut
Cabela’s to Open Store Near Seattle April 19
Cabela's Incorporated said it will open the doors to its new Tulalip store about 30 miles north of Seattle at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 19 as part of a broader expansion in REI's home state. The store is located within Quil Ceda Village along I
Outdoor Execs Explore Economic Benefits of Conservation at White House Conference
Outdoor Industry Association participated Friday in a White House conference exploring the link between conservation and strong local economies. Will Manzer, CEO of EMS and Sutton Bacon, president and CEO of Nantahala Outdoor Center, were among the 600 wh
Liberty Bottleworks Design Contest Draws Thousands to Facebook
Liberty Bottleworks said thousands voted on its Facebook page as part of its inaugural Earth Day Art Contest, which invited consumers to vote on a winning design, which it began selling on its e-commerce site as part of its Earth Day Collection…
Chinese Brands Boost Attendance at 2012 Ispo Beijing
Messe Munchen said attendance surged 38 percent to 24,500 at its 2012 Ispo Beijing thanks in part to a growing number of Chinese sporting goods brands that are exhibiting at the show. The event featured products by 353 exhibitors (+ 28 percent), 516 brand
TheClymb.com Reaches One Millionth Member
TheClymb.com, an online retailer that specializes in helping active lifestyle brands clear surplus inventory through opt-in flash sales, has surpassed one million members. The milestone capped a 12-month period of 850% membership growth…
Teko USA Hires New Reps in Eastern United States
Teko USA has hired new rep agencies in New England and the Carolinas. Additions include John…
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