Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) announced that Amy Roberts has joined the outdoor retailer as its new social compliance manager. Roberts joins the retailer from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), where she was instrumental in advancing the OIA Eco Ind
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VF Outdoor’s Rafferty to Head OIA Trade Advisory Council
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has appointed Rafferty Jackson, vice president and general counsel of VF Outdoor, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation, as chairman of the OIA Trade Advisory Council (OIATAC). The body has led the trade organization'
Kneissl Creditors Get 20 Cents on the Dollar
Creditors of Kneissl have agreed to settle their claims against the Austrian ski company for 20 cents on the dollar, according to a report in FriedlNews Briefing…
Rugged Bear to Return to Stores in July Via Six Licensees
Rugged Bear branded clothing, footwear and other softgoods will reappear on store shelves in July, although it will now be made by six different companies under licensing agreements granted by TRB Acquisitions, which acquired the brand's assets in ba
Polar Bottle Expands Sales and Production Staff
Product Architects, Inc., maker of the Polar Bottle insulated sport bottle, has recently added several new hires in order to solidify both the sales and production staff in anticipation of the upcoming busy spring season…
Skier Visits Drop 10.7 Percent at Colorado Resorts
Skier visits were off nearly 10.7 percent from opening day until Dec. 31, 2011 at the 22 ski resorts that belong to Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA), according to figures released by the organization…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Sets Multiple Records
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market saw increases in buyer, store and overall attendance as well as a significant increase in exhibitor count, easily making it the largest-ever winter show. There was a nearly 30 percent increase in retailers from the Northeast
Brunswick Corp.’s Sales Grew Across All Segments in Fourth Quarter
Brunswick Corp. reported sales gains across its marine, boat, fitness and billiards segments in the United States in the fourth quarter and said it expects to sustain growth in in 2012 by taking market share in a flat market. The company reported its high
Patagonia CEO to Address Colorado MBAs on Sustainability Feb. 8
Patagonia President and CEO Casey Sheahan will give a presentation on corporate responsibility at the University of Colorado Boulder campus on Wednesday, Feb. 8 addressing how Patagonia has built its products, reputation, and customer base around purpose-
Outdoor Sports Marketing Ready for Spring Shows
Outdoor Sports Marketing, a sales rep agency covering the Southeast Territories for SmartWool, Chaco, Vasque, Cascade Designs, Osprey, prAna, Bolle, and Serengeti, will be attending several regional trade shows in February…
Sierra Club Teams with University to Study Impact of Outdoor Recreation on Veterans’ Mental Health
The Sierra Club is working with the University of Michigan on a research project to measure how outdoor trips it has been conducting for six years with veterans affect their individual mental health. The excursions vary from fly fishing, kayaking and whit
Jarden Corp. Reports Record Fourth Quarter Despite Warm Weather
Jarden Corp. said it expects to report record fourth-quarter performance, although it appears growth slowed substantially from the year ago when abundant snow stimulated re-orders for the company’s K2, Marker and Volkl ski equipment and Marmot outer
REI, Zappos.com and W.L. Gore Make Fortune’s Top 100 Companies to Work For List
REI (Recreational Equipment Corp.), Zappos.com and W.L. Gore & Associates were ranked eighth, 11th and 38th on Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list…
Inventory Swelled 16 Percent at Specialty Snow Sports Shops in December
A 50 percent decline in the snow cover in December caused inventory at specialty snow sports shops to swell by 16 percent compared to their level at the end of last year, according to the latest RetailTRAK report released by SnowSports Industries America.
ORWM 2012 Sets Attendance Record
Nielsen Expositions confirmed that it set records for buyer, store and overall attendance at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City Jan. 19-22. The show also drew a record number of exhibitors, easily making it the largest ever winter show..
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