Confluence Watersports added sales representative Matthew Yablonowski to its North American sales team. Yablonowski will be responsible for maximizing sales and the retailer experience for all Confluence brands with independent specialty dealers and liver
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Bill to Fully Fund LWCF Reintroduced in Senate
Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) reintroduced legislation last week to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), according to Outdoor Industry Association…
Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in May, decreased again in June. The Index now stands at 58.5 (1985=100), down from 61.7 in May and to its lowest point since November, 2010. The Present Situation Index decreased to 37.6
Asia Outdoor Launching asia bike Trade Show
Organizers of the Asia Outdoor trade show in Nanjing, China have expanded exhibition space by 25 percent to launch asia bike, a new show that will focus cycling and spin off on its own next year…
RECALL: Yakima Flipside 4 Bike Hitch Carriers
Yakima Products, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain aftermarket FlipSide 4 bike hitch carriers (NHTSA campaign # 11E-025).
The Clymb Raises $2MM in Series A Funding
The Clymb announced that it closed more than $2 million in Series A funding, led by the Oregon Angel Fund and Walden Venture Capital, and joined by J Allard and individual investors. The start-up said the financing validates its business model of using pr
SIA Releases 2011 Snow Sports Participation Report
Participation in alpine skiing grew 5.4% and snowboarding 10.4% from the 2008/09 to 2009/10 seasons, according to 2011 Snow Sports Participation Report released by Snowsports Industries America. The report also found African-Americans, Asians and Hispanic
REI and Trails.com Enter Co-Branding Agreement
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) entered a three-year partnership with Demand Media to license content on 50,000 outdoor destinations from the company's Trails.com site. The content will appear on REI Guidepost, a new section under the “Learn” tab
ESPN Hires Helios Partners to Grow X Games Outside United States
ESPN, the creator of the X Games franchise, has appointed global sports marketing firm Helios Partners to help expand the X Games commercial program and manage their host city bid process. ESPN plans to hold six X Games events by 2013, including four outs
Crocs Chairman Sharp Retires, Replaced by Smach
Crocs, Inc.'s Chairman of the Board Richard Sharp, retired from his position and from Crocs’ board of directors after six months of taking a leave of absence for personal reasons. Thomas Smach has been appointed chairman of the board, effective
L.L. Bean Adding Three Stores in Northeast
L.L.Bean plans to open new stores in King of Prussia, PA; Yonkers, NY; and Paramus, NJ. By the end of 2011, the company will operate a total of 17 retail stores outside its home state of Maine…
Haglöfs Entered South Korean Market in April
Haglöfs disclosed that it has opened a subsidiary in South Korea this spring and recruited Brian Jung from W.L. Gore & Associates operation there as its country manager on April 1.
Eddie Bauer CEO, Viesturs Join Big City Mountaineers Board
Big City Mountaineers (BCM) said Eddie Bauer CEO Neil Fiske and world-renowned mountaineer Ed Viesturs have joined its National board of directors…
Garmin Cleared in Section 337 Case
Garmin Ltd. said it was cleared June 24 in a final determination by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) of violating Section 337 of the Tariff Act with respect to Garmin's imported navigation products. An ITC judge had already ruled that G
Vasque Sales Manager Miller’s Wins Ironman Race
Vasque is proud to announce Chris Miller, sales manager for the US, competed and won the Ironman 70.3 Executive Challenge (XC) in Switzerland. Miller finished the race, which consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a 13.1 mile run, with a time of
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