Accell Group N.V. has agreed to acquire of all shares in Van Nicholas, a high-end niche player in titanium bicycles and frames…
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Point6 Adopts Enciel for First Line of Truly White Socks
Point6 said it will use Enciel, a new type of truly white merino wool created by The Merino Company, in a new line of socks. Enciel has achieved a level of white, whiter than optically white cotton that does not fade in sunlight and laundering and will a
Boulder Among New Host Cities for 2012 Pro Cycling Challenge
Durango, Telluride, Montrose and Boulder were named as new host cities for the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, which drew more than 1 million fans in its inaugrual year. The seven-day race, scheduled for next August, is emerging as the U.S. equivalent to
180s Adds Sales and Marketing Talent to Become Four-Season Brand
180s said it added three sales and marketing hires who will play a key role in turning the company, now best known as a provider of ear warmers, iPhone compatible gloves and other winter accessories, into a four-season brand…
DirecSource Expands 3PL and Fulfillment Services
DirecSource, a leading supplier of sourcing and manufacturing services geared towards the outdoor industry, is increasing its 3PL and EDI Fulfillment Services with an eye toward changes in the outdoor industry, including consolidation…
Canucks, Yanks to Clash at Third Annual OR Hockey Tournament
The third annual outdoor industry hockey tournament for The Conservation Alliance has a new name and an entire country behind it: The Canadian Cup, hosted by Arc’teryx, Baffin and Canada Goose, will bring leading industry brands together again to te
The Mountaineer Named Fifth Dynafit Competence Center
Dynafit named The Mountaineer of Keene Valley, NY as its its fifth Competence Center in North America…
TomTom RandD Restructuring to Cost 457 Jobs
TomTom said it will reduce the number of full time jobs by 457, which accounts for approximately 10% of the total workforce as part of a restructuring of its research and development operations designed reduce time to market…
SIA: Pre-Season Snow Sports Sales up 14 Percent
Snow sports retail sales are off to a strong start this season and equipment is leading the charge, according to retail sales data released by SnowSports Industries America. Overall, snow sports retail receipts are up 14% in dollars sold and 7% in units s
Texas Appeals to Public to Visit, Support State Parks in Wake of Fires
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hosted 11 news conferences at different locations across the state Dec. 6, appealing to the public to visit state parks and make donations to help offset a revenue loss caused by heat, drought, wildfires and a resul
Donna Carpenter to Speak on Women in the Workplace at Outdoor Retailer Show
Donna Carpenter, president and co-owner of Burton Snowboards, will be the featured speaker during the OIWC Breakfast and Awards Presentation at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City next month…
Coalition Reminds Congress of Recreation Economy’s Impact
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the American Sportsfishing Association (ASA) and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) teamed up last week to tell the president and Congress that federal investment in public lands that support hiking,
PE Firm Pays $280M for British Cycling and Trisports Online Retailer
Wiggle, the leading British online cycling and tri-sports retailer, has been acquired by European private equity firm Bridgepoint in a transaction totaling £180 million, or $280 million…
Canari Parent Buys Shebeest
The California company that owns Canari Cyclewear has acquired women’s cycling apparel brand Shebeest, Bicycle Retailer reported Tuesday…
Vail Resorts Retail/Rental Sales Rise 22.3 Percent in Q3
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported that its retail/rental revenue increased $4.9 million, or 22.3 percent, for the three months ended October 31, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year, when abundant snow set the stage for what would become a record
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