Timbuk2 has joined the 30 cycling brands that partner with The Bike Cooperative, a member-owned group that focuses on helping independent bike dealers maximize efficiencies and profits through collective purchasing, marketing, training and other operation
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Garmin Agrees to Acquire South African Distributor
Garmin Ltd. has signed a letter of intent agreeing to acquire Garmin Distribution Africa (Pty) Ltd. (GDA), the distributor of Garmin’s automotive, outdoor recreation, fitness and marine products in Southern Africa…
Rocky Brands Turns Q1 Profit Despite Drop Off in Military Sales
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported net income improved to $500,000, or 7 cents per diluted share for its first quarter ended March 31, 2011 despite a 7.3% decline in sales attributed to a drop in military sales. The profit compares to a net loss of $600,000, or
Bill Sets Aside Wilderness in Central Colorado
With GoLite Co-founder Kim Coupounas and outdoorsman/author Aron Ralston by his side, U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced the Eagle and Summit County Wilderness Preservation Act to set aside areas throughout Colorado’s Central Mountains as wilde
BCA Avalanche Video Gets 25,000 Hits in One Week
A point-of-view (POV) video taken from inside an Alaskan avalanche has gone viral, garnering over 25,000 views on Vimeo just last week…
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Hires Blakely as GM
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment has recently hired Jeff Blakely as the company’s general manager. Blakely will start immediately and oversee all product design and manufacturing, budgeting, marketing and operations…
RECALL: 15,500 Carabiners and Quickdraws
CAMP USA Inc. of Broomfield, CO. is voluntarilty recalling 15,500 Photon carabiners and Photon and Mach Express quickdraws because the gates may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls, the U.S. Consumer Prod
Washington’s Condit Dam Slated for Removal this Fall
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) cleared the way Thursday for dam removal activities to begin on Washington State’s White Salmon River. Plans call for Condit Dam to be removed this October in a project that will greatly expand fishing
Oeko-Tex Association Issues 100,000th Certificate
International Oeko-Tex Association issued its 100,000th certificate since establishing its Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification system for textiles tested for harmful substances. Currently, over 9,500 companies in total in 90 countries throughout the world
Jack Wolfskin Sale Discussions Suspended
The two European private equity firms that own Jack Wolfskin have taken the German outdoor brand off the market so they can revalue it to reflect stronger than expected sales and earnings, Reuters reported…
Oakley Moves Forward with Digital Magazine
Oakley Inc. is moving ahead with its digital magazine in a bid to extend its brand to young, more technically savvy audiences. One Icon: Oakley Magazine profiles world-renowned athletes like Shaun White and Lance Armstrong and features and features “awe-i
LaCrosse Footwear Sales Fall 26.3 Percent on Volatile Military Orders
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. said sales plunged 26.3 percent to $25.2 million in the first quarter ended March 26 as a drop in military sales overwhelmed a 14 percent growth in wholesale, direct and international sales and strong demand for its hiking and othe
Liberty Bottleworks Hires Moraine Sales in Mid-Atlantic
Liberty Bottleworks has chosen Moraine Sales of New York City as its agency for Mid-Atlantic…
Hanesbrands Q1 Earnings, Margins Rise Despite Soaring Cotton Costs
Despite a nearly 60 percent increase in its cotton costs, Hanesbrands improved its operating margins in the first quarter and raised its full year revenue guidance. The company said its recent Gear for Sports acquisition was exceeding expectations thanks
Accell Group Buys 5.7 Percent Stake in Newly Public Derby Cycle
Accell Group N.V. of the Netherlands has acquired a 5.7 percent stake in the German bicycle group Derby Cycle AG via its fully owned subsidiary In2Cycling B.V. Accell said it views the investment strictly as a financial transaction and is not in talks to
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