River Sports Outfitters will sponsor the 2nd Annual Urban Wilderness Adventure Race on April 16 to support the creation of a 1,000-acre recreational corridor next to the Tennessee River in Knoxville…
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Google Beefs up Anti-Counterfeiting Efforts to Protect Brands
In the last six months of 2010 alone, Google shut down approximately 50,000 AdWords accounts for attempting to advertise counterfeit goods, a Google executive said in a blog post Tuesday…
Hydro-Photon Inc. Establishes SteriPEN Europe
Hydro-Photon, Inc., maker of the handheld SteriPEN ultraviolet (UV) water purifiers, will begin direct operations in key European countries under the name SteriPEN Europe beginning April 2011. The company’s presence will focus on promoting Hydro-Ph
Hydro Flask Adds Sales and Operations Managers
Hydro Flask, maker of double-wall vacuum insulated bottles, added operations and sales managers to its team in Bend, OR. Andi Muzzioli joins Hydro Flask as operations manager and Charlie Ortega has filled the director of sales position…
World Bicycle Relief Adds Three Directors
World Bicycle Relief, a Chicago-based not for profit that provides bicycles to people living in sub-Saharan Africa, recently welcomed Chicago Cubs Owner Todd Ricketts, AIDS United President Mark Ishaug and business owner Elaine Burke to its board of direc
OR Summer Market 2011 Registration Opens Online
Online registration has begun for those attending Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011, Aug. 4-7 and the Open Air Demo on Aug. 3.
Iowa’s Outdoor Community Rallies Against Budget Cuts
Cuts to state conservation programs in Iowa have spurred a backlash at the state's 300,000-member strong Water and Land Legacy Coalition. The Coalition of outdoor sportsmen, conservationists and farmers has organized a series of meetings to discuss s
Saris Cycling Sues Giant Bicycle for Patent Infringement
Saris Cycling Group Inc. has sued Giant Bicycle, claiming its Cyclotron bicycle trainer infringes on Saris' U.S. Patent No. 7,011,607, entitled “Variable Magnet Resistance Unit for an Excercise Device…
Yukon Charlie’s Launches New Web Site
Family-owned and operated snowshoe company, Yukon Charlies, launched a new interactive website and social media hub in effort to build a year-round community of active outdoor enthusiasts…
REI Increases Member Dividend 17.5%
Figures released by REI in its annual dividend notice to members indicate the retail co-operative experienced significant growth in operating profits in 2010. REI is paying patronage refunds of $94 million and retaining $30.2 million of its 2010 earnings,
Bicycle Leadership Conference Publishes Agenda
The bicycle industry will grapple with a range of issues – from the business impact of doping in the peloton, the commercial potential of the Internet and social networking, to the rekindling of the youth market – at the Bicycle Leadership Conference next
SIA Board Votes to Move up Snow Show Dates
The Board of Directors for SnowSports Industries America (SIA) voted to move up the dates of the SIA Snow Show to an earlier mid-January time slot beginning in 2013. The new dates, Saturday, Jan. 12th through Tuesday, Jan. 15th will not conflict with Outd
Head N.V. Buys Back 10% of Stock
Head NV has bought back 8.88 million ordinary listed shares of its stock amounting to 10.06% of the issued share capital of the company. These shares were bought by Head NV at a cost of €4.17 million…
L.L. Bean Donates $250,000 to Help Japanese Recovery Efforts
L.L. Bean is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief operations in Japan. L.L.Bean operates 20 stores, a call center, and administrative offices in Japan, with most of these locations in the greater Tokyo area. Five of L.L.Bean'
Nuun Selects Canadian Distributor to Target Golf Dealers
G&G Golf Company has taken over the distribution of Nuun products to pro shops and large format golf accounts across Canada…
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