Black Diamond Equipment is voluntarily recalling a limited portion of 2010 Black Diamond AvaLung Packs because of a possibility that the intake tubing may crack under cold temperatures.
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Seattle Startup Targets Retailers with Custom Bottles
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Fred Gale to Rep GoLite Footwear
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Polartec College Contest Draws 8,000 Facebook Fans
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Boa Technology Establishes Hong Kong Office
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Smith and Wesson Swings to Q2 Loss Despite 26.3% Gain in Hunting Sales
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Outdoor Product Sales Rise 8.7% in November
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RECALL: Redline D640 Bicycles
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Forzani Sales up 3.2% in Q3, 15.9% in First Five Weeks of Q4
The Forzani Group Ltd reported overall retail system same-store sales increased by 15.9% for the first five weeks of it's fourth quarter, which began Nov. 1 compared to the prior year's decrease of 10.7%. Canada's largest sporting goods ret
Scott Sports Hires News Wintersports Marketing Director
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Interbike Freezes Exhibitor Rates, Offers BPSA Members Discounts
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