Descente Ltd reported sales for the fiscal year ended March 31 reached ¥75.73 billion ($886 mm), up 0.4 percent from ¥76.02 billion ($819 mm) in the prior fiscal year…
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Skins Establishes U.S. Subsidiary in California
Skins, the Australian compression apparel brand, has established a U.S. subsidiary, Skins North America, to further its commitment to the market and develop a deeper relationship with retailers and consumer groups…
Masseys Launches Online Travel Hub
Masseys has created an online hub for customers to access local and destination adventures on its web site. Masseys customers will be able to quickly locate and book trips with local canoe, backpacking, fishing, and surfing guides. The site will also sign
Virginia Congressman Lobbying Universities to Ban Chinese Product
U.S. Representative Frank Wolf, R-VA, told Bloomberg News that he will press Virginia’s universities to stop selling apparel and other products made in China for the same reasons Notre Dame prohibits its licensees from emblazoning its name and logo
AAA: Travelers to Hike, Bike More, Shop Less over Memorial Day Holiday
Americans will hit the road in as large numbers as last year over the Memorial Day Weekend, but will compensate for higher fuel prices by cutting spending on restaurants, shopping and recreation, and partaking in less expensive activities, including hiki
Deckers Outdoor to Acquire Sanuk for $120 Million Plus
Deckers Outdoor Corporation signed a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire the Sanuk brand for $120 million plus earn outs, or nearly three times Sanuk's 2010 sales of $43 million. Deckers said Sanuk is profitable, will be accretive to earni
Ibex Names Mid-Atlantic Rep
Ibex Outdoor Clothing has named Dave Donahue of Kinetic Representatives as its new Mid-Atlantic sales rep covering New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, D.C. and Maryland…
Cervélo Co-Founders Change Roles
After years as co-CEOs of Cervélo, owners/founders Gerard Vroomen and Phil White have decided that White will now assume sole CEO status and Vroomen will continue in his role on the board. The Canadian bike manufacturer has also decided to concentrate its
Henry Diamond Honored by Sec. of Interior
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently presented the Secretary of the Interior’s Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award to Henry L. Diamond, one of the architects of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, for six decades of dedicated service
Rugged Bear Franchisee Reopens with Wholesale Brands
The sole franchisee of the bankrupt New England-based Rugged Bear retail chain has reopened two Rugged Bear stores in New Hampshire under the name C&C Kids, according to a report in The Patriot-Ledger newspaper. The stores are continuing to focus on rugge
Nebraska State Park Fees to Rise $5 in 2012
Vehicle entry fees at Nebraska state parks will rise at least 20 percent next year after the state's legislature voted to override Republican Gov. Dave Hieneman's veto of a bill raising the fees…
Winter Occupancy up 5.7 Percent at Western Mountain Resorts
Overall occupancy at major western mountain resorts finished up 5.7 percent this winter compared to last season and on-the-books occupancy for the May through October period is running 6.6 percent ahead of last year, according to Mountain Travel Research
U.S. Ski Areas Nearly Beat Record 2007-08 Season
U.S. ski areas drew 60.1 million skier and snowboarder visits during the 2010/11 season, marking only the second time that the ski industry has broken the 60 million threshold, according to the Kottke End of Season Survey released by the National Ski Area
Pelican International Beefs up Sales and Sourcing
Canadian boat maker Pelican International has added regional sales managers for the Western United States and international, a manager of strategic sourcing and a special projects manager for e-commerce.
Coalition to Promote Close-to-Home Outdoor Recreation in Seven Cities
The North Face, American Hiking Society, Leave No Trace, The National Park Trust and state parks across the country have teamed up to support First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign by supporting events in the Bay Area, Boston, New Yor
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