Cabela’s Incorporated will open its second store in Canada in Edmonton, Alberta in the fall of 2011. The new store will occupy 70,000 square feet. Cabela's first store in Canada was opened May 2008 when the company converted a building used by
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NRF Hails Bill to Help States Collect Internet Sales Tax
The National Retail Federation urged Congress to move quickly on the “Main Street Fairness Act,” which would make it easier for states to require Internet retailers and other out-of-state merchants to collect sales tax the same as local bricks-and-mortar
OR Launches SmartPhone App
Outdoor Retailer (OR) launched a smartphone app called “OR 2010” to give attendees a convenient and comprehensive way to navigate OR Summer Market 2010 features before, during and after the show…
Gramicci Adds Reps to Push NPT Line
Gramicci has added new sales representation in four U.S. regions to market its NPT – Natural/Organic Performance Technology outdoor clothing…
Shimano Sales Rise 46% in First Half
Shimano Inc., the parent of Pearl Izumi, said its bicycle components and fishing tackle business rebounded strongly in the first half, but maintained its guidance because of uncertainty in Europe and Japan. The Japanese company said consolidated net incom
Climbing Film to Debut at ORSM
Footwear manufacturer evolv Sports and Sender/Big Up Films will debut the second segment in a new short film series called “Origins” at the Outdoor Retailer Market Aug. 5 before releasing it at the 2010 Reel Rock Film Tour late this year…
I/O Bio Names McRoberts President, Expands Team
I/O Bio has promoted Greg McRoberts from general manager to president of global sales and operations. The rapidly growing wool clothing company also disclosed that it has hired new managers in recent months to beef up its dealer services department and gl
G3 to Offer Binding Dealers Indemnity This Fall
G3 said it would become the first alpine-touring/backcountry ski binding manufacturer to offer a liability reduction and indemnity program to its North American dealers…
Sierra Designs Launches Backpack Line
After 45 years in business, Sierra Designs is entering the backpack category with a line of mid-weight packs featuring a molded composite framesheet with a single DAC aluminum stay and a custom forged pivot…
BOSG Names New Sales Manager
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) has hired Alison Garvey Snider as sales manager. In her new roll, she will spport BOSG sales and service efforts, business forecasting, and sales analysis for accounts across the country…
Native and Costa Eyewear Sales Grew 23.1% in Q2
A.T. Cross Company said strong sales of its Costa and Native sunglass brands drove strong sales and earnings gains in the second quarter ended July 3, 2010…
Point6 To Supply Socks for First Ascent Line
Point6, designer and manufacturer of premium merino wool performance socks, has inked an exclusive partnership to provide Eddie Bauer with socks for its First Ascent line beginning in September 2010…
Passed by Senate, MTB Bill Now Headed to Obama
The U.S. Senate late Tuesday passed the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010, better known as the miscellaneous tariff bill, or MTB (H.R. 4380). The MTB extend duty suspensions on several outdoor products, including waterproof breathable footwear,
OR Seminar to Focus on How Reps Can Use Social Media
At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010, Verde PR & Consulting will present Rep University: Making Social Work for You to discuss how both inside and independent sales reps can increase sales and influence while building stronger relationships with retaile
Accell Group’s Profit up 9% in First Half
European bicycle giant Accell Group N.V. reported sales rose 3% to €342 million ($455mm) as consumers shifted spending away from new bikes and toward parts and accessories. The Dutch company said an unusually wet May across much of Europe also suppr
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